Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders

Insulin Therapy and Advances in Insulin Delivery Systems

Insulin is injected into diabetics who cannot control their condition with oral medications. Insulin therapy is a crucial treatment for people with diabetes. It involves directing insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels, either through injections or an insulin pump. The goal of insulin therapy is to mimic the body's natural insulin production and maintain blood sugar levels within a target range. Doing exercise daily may shorten insulin requirements as exercise boost up glucose uptake by body cells whose glucose uptake is composed by insulin and vice versa. Moreover, there are different types of insulin with differing times of onset and period of action.

Advances in Insulin Delivery Systems are:

• Glucose-responsive automated insulin delivery
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Insulin Pumps Integration
• Closed-Loop Systems (Artificial Pancreas)
• Smart Insulin Pens
• Inhaled Insulin
• Ultra-Rapid-Acting Insulin and many more