New diabetes implant uses electricity to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss

Researchers have created a new electronic implant that may change the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The device lowers blood sugar without using insulin or conventional drugs. It employs an electrically powered catalyst that converts excess glucose into a substance the body removes through urine, which could reduce the amount of energy stored as fat. In studies with diabetic mice, the implant precisely controlled blood sugar levels and promoted weight loss.