Scientists have developed a less invasive and effective treatment for reversing type 2 diabetes, one that can offer the same benefits as surgery. In a study published in the journal Nature Materials , researchers administered an oral agent in rats to deliver a substance that could temporarily coat the intestine to prevent nutrient contact with the lining in the proximal bowel and avoid post-meal spikes in blood sugar. “We envision a pill that a patient can take before a meal that transiently coats the gut to replicate the effects of surgery,” said researcher from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in the US.
“Over the last several years, we have been working with our surgical colleagues on this idea and have developed a material that meets an important clinical need,” he said. Over the last decade, bariatric surgeons have made strides in performing weight loss surgery that not only…
