# Non Hormonal Insulin Regulation

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730>\
**Category:** T1 Research\
**Created:** [June 19, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730 "2019-06-19T21:18:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730/1 "2019-06-19T21:18:44Z")

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> Researchers in Canada have developed a non-hormonal, insulin-free treatment for hyperglycemia using a glucose-responsive nanogel. It can be injected to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range, and could treat diabetes in insulin-resistant patients.

> **[Glucose-regulating nanogel keeps blood sugar in the sweet spot](https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/glucose-regulating-nanogel-keeps-blood-sugar-in-the-sweet-spot/3010625.article)**
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> System prevents hyperglycemia in rats by acting like an artificial liver

This may not be able to provide granular control like insulin can, but could be a boon for insulin resistant individuals.

Also, it is just now in animal studies.

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**Author:** ![kalle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/kalle/32/8754_2.png) [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730/2 "2019-06-20T19:13:22Z")

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I think the most promising aspect of this is the rapid response. Pumps, sensors and loop systems are great, but the slow action of injected insulin remains a problem. This might be able to bridge the gap.