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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Scientists hail ‘smart’ insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time

Man prepares his insulin pen to inject himself
Standard insulins stabilise blood sugar levels but typically cannot help with future fluctuations. Photograph: Niklas Halle’n/AFP/Getty Images

Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real-time and could revolutionise treatment for millions of people with type 1 diabetes worldwide.

Patients currently have to give themselves synthetic insulin up to 10 times a day in order to survive. Constant fluctuation between high and low blood sugar levels can result in short- and long-term physical health issues, and the struggle to keep levels stable can also affect their mental health.

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