While this provides structure for plants, it’s also something scientists are increasingly looking at for use in new materials, cellulose technology and, now, insulin delivery. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

The results of tests run on diabetic mice indicate that after eight weeks of treatment with insulin derived from genetically modified tobacco plants, the mice "had normal blood and urine sugar ...

A plant-based formulation of insulin delivered orally may be a cheaper, better, less invasive alternative to current insulin production in the future, improving diabetes treatment.

When plant-based proteins are incorporated into your eating pattern, they can be powerful in insulin resistance, says Elizabeth Huggins, RDN, CDCES, a registered dietitian at Hilton Head Health.