Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-27-2024
Publication Title
Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
Abstract
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Insulin pumps or injections are the standard treatment options for this condition. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the several type 1 diabetes treatment options, focusing on oral insulin. The article is divided into parts that include immune-focused treatments, antigen vaccination, cell-directed interventions, cytokine-directed interventions, and non-immunomodulatory adjuvant therapy. Under the section on non-immunomodulatory adjunctive treatment, the benefits and drawbacks of medications such as metformin, amylin, sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 Ras), and verapamil are discussed. The article also discusses the advantages of oral insulin, including increased patient compliance and more dependable and regular blood sugar control. However, several variables, including the enzymatic and physical barriers of the digestive system, impair the administration of insulin via the mouth. Researchers have looked at a few ways to get over these challenges, such as changing the structure of the insulin molecule, improving absorption with the use of absorption enhancers or nanoparticles, and taking oral insulin together with other medications. Even with great advancements in the use of these treatment strategies, T1D still needs improvement in the therapeutic difficulties. Future studies in these areas should focus on creating tailored immunological treatments, looking into combination medications, and refining oral insulin formulations in an attempt to better control Type 1 Diabetes. The ultimate objective is to create accurate, customized strategies that will enhance glycemic management and the quality of life for individuals with the condition.
PubMed ID
38805967
Volume
176
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Recommended Citation
Nabi-Afjadi, Mohsen; Ostadhadi, Samane; Liaghat, Mahsa; Pasupulla, Ajay Prakash; Masoumi, Sajjad; Aziziyan, Fatemeh; Zalpoor, Hamidreza; Abkhooie, Leila; and Tarhriz, Vahideh, "Revolutionizing type 1 diabetes management: Exploring oral insulin and adjunctive treatments" (2024). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 2568.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/2568
10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116808
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