Which of the following statements describes why insulin must be injected?
A. Buccal administration is too fast to coincide with peak action.
B. Continuous delivery by the transdermal route does not conform to fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
C. Insulin is destroyed by gastric secretions.
D. Oral delivery results in a longer time for the peak effect to occur than does injection.
Answer: C
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