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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2025

Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Managing Diabetes: Recent Advances and Future Prospects.

Meihan Liu, Rui Wang, Maggie Pui Man Hoi, Yitao Wang, Shengpeng Wang, Ge Li, Chi Teng Vong, Cheong-Meng Chong

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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8 authors.

Meihan LiuState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.
Rui WangGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Targeted Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Maggie Pui Man HoiState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.
Yitao WangState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.
Shengpeng WangState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.
Ge LiGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Targeted Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chi Teng VongState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-4032-657X
Cheong-Meng ChongState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder, which is characterized by high blood glucose levels, and this can lead to serious diabetic complications. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 830 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes in 2024, with its prevalence continuing to rise steadily over the years. To treat this disease, researchers have developed a variety of first-line drugs, such as sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones. Despite their long clinical use, there are still many drawbacks and limitations. One of the main drawbacks is low bioavailability, this causes the diabetic patients to take the drugs frequently to lower the blood glucose levels continuously. Some patients may have to take multiple drugs to increase the effectiveness of lowering blood glucose levels. To address these limitations, nano-based drug delivery systems have emerged to overcome these problems. It has emerged as a promising approach for diabetes management, which offers controlled and localized release of anti-diabetic drugs, thus enhancing therapeutic efficacy. This review discusses recent advances in the field of nano-based drug delivery systems for diabetes management, safety and toxicity profiles of anti-diabetic drugs, and future perspectives for the development of nanomedicine in diabetic treatment. Literature search was conducted using electronic databases, and only English literatures were used and published between 2014 and 2024. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have facilitated the development of various nanocarriers, such as polymeric carrier nanoparticles, nanoliposomes, nanocrystals, nanosuspension and inorganic nanoparticles, which enhance drug stability, bioavailability, and efficacy. These systems can deliver anti-diabetic drugs and natural compounds more effectively, thereby minimizing side effects and improving patient compliance. As the field continues to evolve, the successful clinical implementation of nanodrugs could revolutionize the management of diabetes and improve the quality of life for millions of diabetic patients worldwide.

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Diabetes MellitusDrug Delivery SystemsHypoglycemic AgentsNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemAnimalsBiological AvailabilityBlood GlucoseHumansNanomedicineNanoparticlesBlood GlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsNanoparticle Drug Delivery Systemanti-diabetic drugsdiabetesdrug delivery systemnanomedicineNanomedicine

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