TLDR · SCIENCE & FUTURISTIC TECHNOLOGY
INJECTION OF “SMART INSULIN” REGULATES BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS FOR ONE WEEK
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Glucose-responsive insulin, or 'smart' insulin, is a form of insulin that provides control of blood glucose levels over a longer period of time than normal insulin. A recent study reported that a single injection of a smart insulin system was able to regulate blood glucose levels in diabetic mice and minipigs for a week. The system mimics the body's natural process, releasing insulin in response to glucose. Research into smart insulin is still in its early stages, but the study demonstrated that it could be a viable research subject heading forward.