Question

Why insulin not administered orally to diabetic patient?

• A. Insulin is bitter in taste
• B. Insulin is peptide
• C. Insulin will lead to sudden decrease in blood sugar if given orally
• D. Insulin leads to peptic ulcer if given orally

Answer 1

The correct option is B Insulin is peptide

If our body is not producing insulin, we must take it by injection or a pump to live. Insulin currently cannot be taken by mouth because the digestive juices in our stomach and intestine will break down the insulin before it has a chance to get into our bloodstream to do its job.

So, the correct option is 'Insulin is a peptide'