For type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), keeping glucose levels within the normal range of 65–150 mg/dl with administered insulin has had limited success. Now, Fussenegger and colleagues have engineered cells to release insulin in response to electrical signals, but can this advance lead to better glucose control?

Cells engineered to release insulin in response to electrical signals show potential for better glucose control in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients.

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A novel cellular engineering approach to diabetes mellitus

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