U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Singapore
A 45-year-old male asked:

Are we likely to see a 'smart' insulin where by it will stop acting if a person's blood sugar level is low?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Bahman Omrani
Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
Nanotechnology : Nanotechnology, stem-cell research or more effective forms of islet cell transplantation will one day help diabetic patients avert the need for constant blood sugar measurements and Insulin administration.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 40-year-old female asked about a 45-year-old male:
My husband's blood sugar level is 386 this morning how can he get it down quickly without insulin? Can't see his Dr. Till June 2. He's diabetic
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 54-year-old male asked:
I use insulin 4+ times a day sometimes I see blood where I inject what would happen if I accidently inject insulin in my blood stream, would my blood sugars drop to fast and to low, and I may blackout. I try not to but what if?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 37-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have normal blood sugar levels and insulin resistance?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 21-year-old member asked:
Does a damaged kidney need less or more insulin to help maintain blood sugar levels?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 21-year-old female asked:
I've caught my blood sugar high (272, 286) but it usually had a tendency to run low not high. I don't take insulin. Could something be malfunctioning?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jun 25, 2014

Found in:

Blood›Insulin›Blood sugar

People also asked

My blood sugar stays stable all night long (low 100s) even when I miss a dose of long acting insulin. Can I take just fast acting insulin for meals without having to take long acting insulin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Is smart/glucose responsive insulin actually effective in keeping normal blood sugars (even though it's still being tested)? Are there any risks?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Does being hypoglycemic/having low blood sugar, cause high or low insulin levels or low insulin levels?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have frequent low blood sugar attacks, even when my sugar level is at 100. Glucose fixes the attacks. My fasting insulin is 30. Whats wrong with me?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
What can cause my body to produce low blood sugar and high insulin levels?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.