A microneedle-containing patch that is designed to sense elevated blood glucose levels and to respond by releasing insulin could offer people with diabetes a less-painful and more-reliable way to manage their condition.
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Veiseh, O., Langer, R. A smart insulin patch. Nature 524, 39–40 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/524039a
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