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Drug Delivery Systems - Use in Diabetes Management - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by dr. christopher barry, MD, PhD, FACS (USA) on Jun 03, 2021


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for insulin drug delivery systems?

Your diabetologist or endocrinologist can give you insulin medicine prescriptions based on the drug delivery systems.


2. Which route of the drug delivery is the best for insulin delivery?

Choosing the route of administration of insulin via drug carriers depends on various factors like ease of use, frequency of use, dosage forms and many others. The most experience is with subcutaneous injections, so your doctor is more likely to prescribe this route prior to recommending other modes of drug delivery.

3. How is drug delivery system for insulin better than the normal intake of insulin?

Controlled and target release systems of insulin delivery reduces the possibility of hypoglycemia as the insulin is released in a controlled manner in a pre-specified dosage.

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