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Why Do Diabetics Inject Insulin Rather Than Taking It By Mouth ?

why do diabetics inject insulin rather than taking it by mouth? why do diabetics inject insulin rather than taking it by mouth?
Fri, 8 Jan 2010
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insulin will not work if taken by mouth so only it is taken in the form of injection
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Why Do Diabetics Inject Insulin Rather Than Taking It By Mouth ?

insulin will not work if taken by mouth so only it is taken in the form of injection