Platypus (IMAGE) University of Adelaide Caption A platypus. The same hormone produced in the gut of the platypus to regulate blood glucose is also produced in their venom, researchers have found -- and that hormone could be used in possible type 2 diabetes treatments. Credit No credit supplied. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.