Diabetes, especially type 1, implies constant and rigorous management of blood glucose level.However, a recent scientific advance could radically transform the lives of millions of people with diabetes.Researchers have developed an "intelligent" insulin, considered by many as the "holy grail" in the care of this disease.
What makes this insulin so special?
Unlike traditional insulin, which works in a fixed way after its injection, this new insulin, called NNC2215, has a molecular “switch” that active or deactivates it as necessary.
- When glucose levels increase, insulin is activated to reduce them.
- When glucose levels fall, insulin is deactivated, avoiding dangerous falls.
This means that insulin adapts to the needs of the body in real time, maintaining sugar levels within a safe range and reducing the risk of hypoglycemia, one of the most dangerous complications of traditional insulin treatment.
In the tests performed, this insulin has demonstrated:
- Effective glucose control without sudden falls associated with traditional injections.
- An increase of 3.2 times in insulin activity as glucose levels rose from 3 to 20 mm.
- The possibility of administering only once a week, instead of several daily injections.
These results are a great advance in the development of glucose -sensitive insulins (GRI), which for decades have been considered the future of diabetes treatment.
A paradigm shift
For people with diabetes, daily planning and multiple injections are a constant challenge.This new approach could free patients from that load, by providing a more autonomous and less invasive treatment.
- Intelligent insulin reduces the need to make complex decisions to avoid spikes or glucose falls.
- Improves long -term control, helping to prevent complications such as kidney problems, neuropathies or cardiovascular diseases.
Although "intelligent" insulin is still in the investigation, its initial results generate great hope.This technology could fundamentally change the way diabetes is treated, making daily management easier and less invasive.
Imagine a future where you only need an injection per week and insulin do the rest of the work.
This advance not only improves the control of diabetes, but also offers a better quality of life for millions of people.
What do you think about this news?
How do you think this type of advance could impact your life or that of your loved ones?
Here you can consult the full study published in the journal Nature: Link
