Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

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