Nanoparticles application as a therapeutic strategy for diabetes mellitus management

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes, as reported by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation, has raised many eyebrows about the dangers of diabetes mellitus to society, leading to the development of various therapeutic techniques, including nanotechnological, in the management of this disease. This review discusses silver, gold, ceramic, alloy, magnetic, silica, polymeric nanoparticles and their various applications in diabetes management which may help to reduce the incidence of diabetes and its complication.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• nanoparticles and nanomaterials
• therapeutic applications