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Why can’t insulin be taken in a pill form?

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Why can’t insulin be taken in a pill form?

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Insulin is a protein, so if it were to be taken in a pill form the stomach acid would break it down just like any other protein. Right now the only way to take insulin is with a shot. There is research being done on inhaled insulin and insulin patches.

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