A robot pill that delivers insulin directly to the gut could replace injections for people with diabetes 💉➡️💊
A robotic pill could replace the need for diabetics to regularly inject themselves with insulin
‘But the degradative environment of the gastrointestinal tract and poor absorption has limited the ability to deliver these drugs orally.’Pigs have anatomical, physiological and biochemical similarities to humans – making them ideal for research. It makes it through the harsh environment of the stomach, resisting attacks from enzymes and penetrating the small intestine’s mucus barrier and other obstacles.Dr Traverso said: ‘When ingested, RoboCap’s gelatinous coating is dissolved in the stomach.
Many diabetics require several doses of insulin to manage their condition daily. The standard delivery method is via injections with small needles many times a day. A person suffering from type 1 diabetes does not produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar – if at all. All patients require some sort of dosage to manage the condition.
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