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Is insulin tablets good for weight loss?
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No such thing: Insulin cannot be taken in oral form because it would be destroyed by stomach acids. At this time Insulin is only commercially available in injection form.
Answered 6/25/2014
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NO: Do not play with insulin. It should only be taken under a doctor's supervision!
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