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Insulin Pill May Soon Be A Reality by Emmey15(m): 6:17pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
Insulin pills could soon be a reality thanks to researchers in India who have developed a new method of delivering oral insulin. The researchers used sacs made of lipids to pack the insulin and then added folic acid to the pill to help improve its absorption into the bloodstream. The formulation helped control blood-sugar levels in rats for about 18 hours. The next step is to replicate the same results in humans. N.B: To those may not know insulin is a type of injection administered to diabetes patients Really hoping this makes front page |
Re: Insulin Pill May Soon Be A Reality by ogoo95(f): 6:29pm On Dec 30, 2013 |
Dis wil b a huge relief to mst diabetic patients Emmey15: Insulin pills could soon be a reality thanks to |
Re: Insulin Pill May Soon Be A Reality by Afrobasic(m): 12:18am On Dec 31, 2013 |
The wonders of science. The Indians are trying o. |
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