Insulin Cream? No More Injections?

[MojoRising74]

New research suggests a potential diabetes treatment involving insulin delivered via a topical cream. Could this mean the end of needles for many?

 

[YukiWay]

I'd prefer something like a transdermal patch. A cream seems like it could easily transfer to others unintentionally. Imagine accidental exposure, or even intentional misuse. www.sciencealert.com

 

[Sub_Donut137]

Yeah, my father in law still thinks COVID is a hoax. Hard to believe that was just a few years ago.

 

[Sub_Donut137]

I also like the idea of patches, like YukiWay suggested. My concern with topical absorption is consistency. I've seen on forums for hormone replacement that results vary. Hopefully doctors will adjust dosages as needed.

 

[YukiWay]

It's concerning how many people disregard basic sterile procedures, even in the peptide scene. Someone was prepping injectables on a dirty kitchen counter, cat hair everywhere...unbelievable.

 

[Shannon_04]

I've been managing my type 2 diabetes with Mounjaro since late winter and have been seeing great results. It's great to see more treatment options potentially coming down the line! It really helps when you focus on a GD diet.

 

[Charlie_49]

Glycine might be beneficial for people watching their blood sugar. It doesn't raise glucose levels and I've read some studies about it's impact on insulin. I even use it as a sweetener sometimes.

 

[MojoRising74]

Glycine might be beneficial for people watching their blood sugar. It doesn't raise glucose levels and I've read some studies about it's impact on insulin. I even use it as a sweetener sometimes.

Interesting! Where do you get it? Is it something a physician has to okay?

 

[Charlie_49]

You don't need a prescription. Plenty of online supplement stores carry glycine powder. I'd recommend doing some research to decide if it's right for you, but the studies I've seen (another forum) are promising.

 

[Shannon_04]

Just upped my Mounjaro dose to 5mg last night. Hoping to see results like some of the other folks I see online... people are dropping dress sizes with this stuff!

 

[Bee-xx]

Hating old pictures but loving the comparison is the best part. The shift is huge, from self conscious about clothes to genuinely proud. Zero regrets on the meds, confidence matters.

 

[lean_settling6969]

Quit sugar high carbs, rich foods satiate more than sweets. Air fried chicken skin pieces occasional treat, satiety beats dopamine rush. Coconut cream yogurt tablespoon collagen powder satiating carby snack.

 

[tired_tinkerog]

Medical field has rules about reusing insulin pens, mainly disease transmission. Sharing needles isn't enough. But those rules don't automatically ruin the medicine itself.

 

[Pip46]

researched peptides for pain—BPC-157, TB-500, KPV all help but not sure which to try first. got chronic pain, disc bulges and small tears in C-spine, testing for something else, hit by a vehicle in January. if I didn't have bad luck I'd have none at all.

 

[antsy_ramen7616]

Insulin resistance is huge. A lot of people don't realize how much it shapes the whole response to these meds. The appetite side is just part of the picture.

 

[Fiber-Dude]

The needle access laws vary more than most people realize - a handful of states still have restrictions tied to older drug paraphernalia regulations, while most have moved to unrestricted OTC access at pharmacies. The patchwork matters if you're traveling and need to resupply; checking the state law before assuming you can walk into any pharmacy is worth a quick lookup. No weird looks is actually the norm in most places since pharmacy staff process these requests regularly