# Scientists Create ‘Smart’ Insulin That Activates Only When Needed — A “Holy Grail” For Diabetes

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/scientists-create-smart-insulin-that-activates-only-when-needed-a-holy-grail-for-diabetes/
- Published: 2024-10-23T10:00:29-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: ChenMed. Article by Tibi Puiu. ZME Science – October 17, 2024. For millions of people with diabetes, managing blood sugar is a delicate, daily dance. One wrong move — a little too much insulin or a forgotten dose — and the consequences can be dire. A team of researchers, however, has now taken a huge step toward improving the lives of diabetes patients. They’ve created what some call a “holy grail” in diabetes care: insulin that knows when to switch itself on and off. […] Click here to view original web page at www.zmescience.com