Tag: insulin

Babies may get diabetes in utero

A significant study by Israeli, American and Swedish researchers pins the blame for type 1 diabetes on a virus contracted by mothers during pregnancy.

Swallowing a pill is much more palatable for diabetics than getting an injection. Photo via Shutterstock

Groundbreaking insulin pill nearing market

For 100 years, scientists searched for a way to deliver insulin orally instead of by injection. Now an Israeli team claims it’s found the solution. Phase 2 clinical trials are coming.