Mistry Priya S, Singh Sudarshan, Chorawala Mehul R, Prajapati Bhupendra G, Kapoor Devesh U
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chem Biodivers. 2025 May;22(5):e202402258. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202402258. Epub 2025 Jan 21.
Diabetes is a medical condition that belongs to the group of chronic diseases that affect how the body processes glucose, the primary source of energy for cells. Glucose comes indirectly from the consumed food and is carried by bloodstream to various cells in the body. Insulin, a hormone synthesized by the pancreas plays a vital role in the conversion of glucose to energy. Managing diabetes involves regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and taking medications or insulin as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Proper management of diabetes may lead to the prevention or delay of diabetic complications may further sever other diseases associated impediment. Drug delivery in the management of diabetes is designed to administer insulin or other diabetes medications in a controlled and convenient manner. Recently nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative approach in the management of diabetic complications, particularly through carrier-mediated nano-biomedicine. Several natural products have been studied and reported for their potential role in managing diabetes. While they may not replace standard medical treatments, some of these natural products could complement existing therapies and support overall diabetes management. Therefore, this review explores the potential of nanocarriers to enhance drug delivery systems for diabetes mellitus treatment, addressing the limitations of conventional therapies that often suffer from poor bioavailability and frequent dosing requirements. Studies have demonstrated that bridging these bioactive compounds significantly enhance the therapeutic efficacy in the management of diabetes. Challenges remain in translating these technologies from laboratory settings to clinical applications; however, the potential benefits for improving glycemic control and overall quality of life for diabetic patients are substantial. Future research should focus on optimizing these nano-biomedicine strategies to realize their full therapeutic potential in diabetes management.
糖尿病是一种慢性病,属于影响身体处理葡萄糖(细胞的主要能量来源)方式的疾病。葡萄糖间接来自所摄入的食物,并通过血液循环输送到身体的各个细胞。胰岛素是胰腺合成的一种激素,在将葡萄糖转化为能量的过程中起着至关重要的作用。糖尿病管理包括定期监测血糖水平、采用健康饮食、进行规律体育活动以及按照医疗保健提供者的处方服用药物或胰岛素。妥善管理糖尿病可预防或延缓糖尿病并发症,而这些并发症可能会进一步加重其他相关疾病。糖尿病管理中的药物递送旨在以可控且便捷的方式施用胰岛素或其他糖尿病药物。最近,纳米技术已成为糖尿病并发症管理中的一种变革性方法,特别是通过载体介导的纳米生物医学。几种天然产物已被研究并报道了它们在糖尿病管理中的潜在作用。虽然它们可能无法替代标准医疗治疗,但其中一些天然产物可以补充现有疗法并支持整体糖尿病管理。因此,本综述探讨了纳米载体增强糖尿病治疗药物递送系统的潜力,解决了传统疗法常常存在的生物利用度差和给药频繁的局限性。研究表明,将这些生物活性化合物结合起来可显著提高糖尿病管理中的治疗效果。将这些技术从实验室环境转化为临床应用仍然存在挑战;然而,改善糖尿病患者血糖控制和整体生活质量的潜在益处是巨大的。未来的研究应专注于优化这些纳米生物医学策略,以实现它们在糖尿病管理中的全部治疗潜力。