Capsulin
- Made:
- circa 2007 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Diabetology Limited
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LicensePerspex block containing an example of oral insulin 'Capsulin'
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Perspex block containing an example of oral insulin 'Capsulin'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Perspex block containing an example of oral insulin 'Capsulin'
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Perspex block containing an example of oral insulin 'Capsulin' tablet, made by Diabetology Limited, UK, c.2007.
Oral insulin has been a long-time goal for researchers and pharmaceutical companies. It is hoped that it could more closely mimic the action of the pancreas, releasing insulin into the body. However, this is a challenge as tablets are broken down by digestive juices in the stomach, so it is difficult to ensure the correct dose is taken. Oral insulin is seen to be a preferable alternative to injections and more acceptable way to deliver the treatment. There has been continued development and clinical trials of oral insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Object Number:
- 2007-60/1
- Materials:
- perspex and materia medica
- Measurements:
-
overall: 41 mm x 50 mm x 19 mm, .0494 kg
- type:
- oral insulin pill
- credit:
- Diabetology Limited
