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https://globalnews.ca/news/10547006/ubc-oral-insulin-drops/
‘Needle-free’: UBC develops oral insulin drops for diabetes patients.
University of British Columbia researchers and scientists have created a new delivery system that could drastically change how diabetes patients receive insulin.
Researchers at UBC's Li Lab have developed oral insulin drops that are placed under the tongue to be absorbed into the body, which could replace the need for insulin injections.
“My lab has been working on needle-free insulin alternatives these past three years,” associate professor Shyh-Dar Li said, with UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences.
“We tried nasal sprays before landing on oral drops, which are easy and convenient. Hopefully, the oral drops open up a new possibility for diabetes patients, making it easier to take their medications and regulate their blood glucose to maintain their health in the long run.”
The drops contain a mixture of insulin and a unique cell-penetrating peptide developed by Li and colleagues.