
Oral formulation of insulin successful in animal model.
Diabetes is a lifelong condition caused by a deficiency in the ability to make insulin, a hormone that regulates glucose levels. According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes affects roughly 29.1 million people in the U.S. alone, and is one of the major contributors to mortality, leading to over 230,000 deaths annually with its associated comorbidities. Insulin therapy is an important part of diabetes … Continue reading Oral formulation of insulin successful in animal model.