Israeli diabetes breakthrough
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December 11, 2020
People who suffer from diabetes frequently require insulin shots, causing pain, inconvenience, and visible scars that do not heal. To address this pressing healthcare issue, a company based in Israel developed the first oral insulin capsule, called ORMD-0801, providing diabetes treatment without the need for shots.
The pill passed previous rounds of testing with impressive results, placing it on the fast-track for commercial availability, Oramed announced last spring.
Nearly half a billion people worldwide suffer from diabetes.
On Monday, ORMD-0801 started final stage tests, marking the nea...
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