They only work if your pancreas still produces some insulin. They can't treat type 1 diabetes. They aren't effective in people with type 2 diabetes when the pancreas has stopped making insulin. Some people with type 2 diabetes can benefit from using both pills and insulin. read more
They have not developed a viable method for delivery of insulin, orally. The tablets are considered as a regiment. You have to take them at certain times, without fail and let them build a balance in your body to work effectively. Insulin on the other hand has (the regular insulin that is) the near instantaneous response. read more
There are two different types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. People with both types of diabetes need medications to help keep their blood sugar levels normal. The types of drugs that can treat you depend on the type of diabetes you have. read more