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Why can't insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?
Why can't insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?
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Insulin = Protein. Proteins get digested.
Updated On: May 4, 2025
- It will be digested in Gastro-Intestinal (GI) tract.
- Because of structural variation.
- Its bioavailability will be increased.
- Human body will elicit strong immune response.
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Solution and Explanation
Insulin is a protein hormone. If taken orally, it would be broken down by digestive enzymes in the stomach and small intestine, rendering it ineffective. This is why insulin is typically administered by injection, allowing it to enter the bloodstream directly.
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