Mad Scientists (?) and Their Diabetes Breakthroughs

Imagine popping a pill covered in tiny steel needles — that you cannot in any way feel — to quickly and effectively lower your blood glucose. Or swallowing a glucose-lowering capsule that’s only activated when you shine a blue LED light on your …

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