New diabetes treatment could eliminate need for insulin injections

Tested in mice, therapy involves a capsule of genetically engineered cells implanted under the skin that release insulin as required

A cell-based diabetes treatment has been developed by scientists who say it could eliminate the need for those with the condition to inject insulin.

The therapy involves a capsule of genetically engineered cells implanted under the skin that automatically release insulin as required. Diabetic mice that were treated with the cells were found to have normal blood sugar levels for several weeks.