Breakthrough Study Enables Astronauts with Diabetes to Safely Travel to Space: Findings from Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Mission

Sep 26, 2025 04:01 pm CST

A pioneering experiment conducted during astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station has demonstrated that standard diabetes management tools can function effectively in space. This Burjeel Holdings' Suite Ride study confirms that continuous glucose monitors and insulin pens operate reliably in microgravity, potentially allowing astronauts with diabetes to participate in future space missions while revolutionizing remote healthcare delivery both in space and on Earth.