Smart insulin could improve the lives of millions of type 1 diabetics

[Retro]

Further to the thread below that I posted a while ago, this is another approach that could significantly help type 1 diabetics by having super responsive drugs release insulin on demand with very little lag.

Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real-time and could revolutionise treatment for millions of people with type 1 diabetes worldwide.

Scientists have found a solution that experts say comes as close to a cure for type 1 diabetes as any drug therapy could: smart insulin that lies dormant in the body and only springs into action when needed. Researchers in the US, Australia and China have successfully designed novel insulins that mimic the body’s natural response to changing blood sugar levels and respond instantly in real time.

Scientists hail ‘smart’ insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time

Exclusive: People with type 1 diabetes may in future only need to give themselves insulin once a week, say experts

www.theguardian.com

Diabetes Breakthrough: FDA-Approved Drugs Regenerate Insulin Production in 48 Hours

This could be fantastic news for diabetes type 1 sufferers eventually, as it could free them from the hassle of daily injections and make them feel better overall by having the pancreas start working at making insulin. We're another step closer to reducing the need for round-the-clock insulin...

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[live627]

Why is no-one in mainstream health and science addressing the root cause of diabetes?

 

[Retro]

I think they are. What do you think is the root cause?

 

[live627]

diet

 

[Retro]

Not for type 1.

 

[Crims]

Well it sounds useful in general. I'm not diabetic though it runs in my family and it's good news.

 

[Tiffany]

Nice breakthrough. I have friends that are diabetic. They have so much they are worried about during the day and night. This would be a nice alternative.