This is very exciting! Oral delivery of insulin has been the 'holy grail' of diabetes treatment for a very long time now. The biggest question I have is what happens to the needles. If the body of...
This is very exciting! Oral delivery of insulin has been the 'holy grail' of diabetes treatment for a very long time now.
The biggest question I have is what happens to the needles. If the body of the capsule dissolves, doesn't the needle stay? Can't this damage the stomach over long periods of time?
It's in the article. The needle would effectively dissolve and not pose any problems :)
The tip of the needle is made of nearly 100 percent compressed, freeze-dried insulin, using the same process used to form tablets of medicine. The shaft of the needle, which does not enter the stomach wall, is made from another biodegradable material.
It's in the article. The needle would effectively dissolve and not pose any problems :)
This is very exciting! Oral delivery of insulin has been the 'holy grail' of diabetes treatment for a very long time now.
The biggest question I have is what happens to the needles. If the body of the capsule dissolves, doesn't the needle stay? Can't this damage the stomach over long periods of time?
It's in the article. The needle would effectively dissolve and not pose any problems :)
Ah, I must have missed that. Thanks.