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Scientists Discover Breakthrough Insulin That Adapts to Blood Sugar in Real Time

Aug 11, 2024 1 min read

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Scientists have developed a new type of insulin that can respond to changing blood sugar levels in real time, potentially revolutionizing treatment for millions of people with type 1 diabetes worldwide. Currently, patients need to inject synthetic insulin up to 10 times a day to manage their blood sugar levels, a process that can lead to both physical and mental health issues. The new glucose-responsive insulin (GRI) only activates when blood sugar levels reach a certain threshold, preventing hyperglycemia, and deactivates when levels drop, avoiding hypoglycemia.

The development of this innovative insulin involves collaboration between research teams from Stanford University in the US, Monash University in Australia, and Zhejiang University in China. These scientists have been awarded nearly £3 million in grants to fast-track the development of various types of smart insulins through six different research projects. This funding aims to accelerate the timeline for bringing these new treatments to clinical trials and eventually to market, offering a potentially transformative option for diabetes management.

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