As a type-1 diabetic, managing diabetes is incredibly stressful and factors into every aspect of one's life. It is helpful that, until there is a cure, there is still ongoing work aimed at making the disease more manageable. As Dr. Li describes, “The new needle-free technology is expected to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, needle pricks, accidental infections and unsafe disposal of contaminated needles.”
Researchers at the Li Lab have developed oral insulin drops that when placed under the tongue are quickly and efficiently absorbed by the body, potentially replacing the need for insulin injections.
https://news.ubc.ca/2024/06/ubc-developed-oral-insulin-drops/





