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Smart probiotics can sense high blood sugar and release GLP-1 on demand

Smart probiotics can sense high blood sugar and release GLP-1 on demand
Conceptual diagram of an intervention for glycemic control based on a glucose-sensing probiotic (GIFT). GIFT cells are orally administered to diabetic mice and monkeys, temporarily colonize the intestine and secrete GLP-1 in response to high glucose levels, leading to an abolishment of persistent hyperglycemia. Credit: Nature (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10909-6

For people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar can mean constantly watching the clock, keeping meals and medications on schedule and staying alert to changes in glucose levels. While little can be done about timed meals, researchers have developed a biological system that detects rising blood sugar levels and automatically responds by releasing medication to bring glucose back down.

In a recent study published in...

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