A diabetic patient is given daily injections of insulin to keep his blood glucose level normal, what will happen if insulin is given orally ?

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Insulin in a protein. A molecule of insulin constitutes 51 amino acids in two chains attached by a disulphide bond. If insulin is taken orally, it will get digested in the gut by digestive enzymes. Hence, insulin is always administered through injection.

kratos · Answer 1 · 2021-02-07T10:46:58+0000

Insulin in a protein. A molecule of insulin constitutes 51 amino acids in two chains attached by a disulphide bond. If insulin is taken orally, it will get digested in the gut by digestive enzymes. Hence, insulin is always administered through injection.

A diabetic patient is given daily injections of insulin to keep his blood glucose level normal, what will happen if insulin is given orally ?

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