Smart Insulin for Diabetes

• 29 Oct 2024

Source: IE

The latest study introduces an engineered insulin molecule, named NNC2215, which includes a built-in "on-and-off switch" that allows it to automatically respond to fluctuations in blood glucose levels.  

• Two Main Components of NNC2215: 
  • A Ring-Shaped Structure allows the insulin molecule to change shape depending on blood sugar levels. 
  • A Glucoside Molecule resembles glucose in structure and helps control the activation of insulin. 
• About Diabetes: Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. 
  • As per the WHO, in 2019, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths across the globe and 48% of all deaths due to diabetes occurred before the age of 70 years. 
  • Related Initiatives: 
    • National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS). 
    • World Diabetes Day (14th November) 
    • Global Diabetes Compact 

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