Would you like to try inhaled insulin?

[BriOnH]

I would. Might as well see what it's like. Public Pole.

[buzzborne]

I have been offered it - but I would prefer to try it after more people have.

[JediSkipdogg]

I was offered in a trial at my doctor's office in which I turned down. If it were more precise and the dosing was equal then yes. But I don't want to have to learn that if I take 14 units of insulin for a breakfast buffet that I have to give 1 3mg pack and 2 1 mg packs. But if I want to eat 7 units of food, then I can only give 6 units of insulin and I just have to let the last unit run high. Also, I'd like to see the dispensers alot smaller, like about the size of the Ultrasmart BG meter or a pump would be max size for me.

[blacklightmike]

I really just started injectables, but I'm not certain I'd try something with such an x factor regarding dosages. Not to mention I don't know how it would work in someone with lung issues.

[Funnygrl]

I voted "no" but I need to say that's a "No, not the stuff we have now." Maybe if safety was proven, size was decreased, and delivery was more precise I would. But that seems to be a ways off.

[w5wjp]

Dosage would be a nightmare..........How much did you sniff....How much got absorbed.....How much ummmm snot is there present.....

Just too many variables.

[ladytaz]

I voted no. I couldn't anyway since I have asthma. Even if I could tho, I'd always be worried if I got enough of it in my system. At least with a shot, I know it all went in there! ;)

[Cyborg]

I wouldn't want to as I think the pump is a better solution for me.

[JasonJayhawk]

I voted no. Too many variables with dosing.

I recall several years ago (3, 4 years ago?) when a member of this board ("Andrea from Paris" -- I wonder where she went off to?) said that she was part of a study for inhaled insulin.

She reported that when everyone was gathered together to report their opinion of the product, that she was the only one (of about 10 others) that did not like it.

Other Type 1's were surprised that other type 1's did not report the same dislike. We later suspected that perhaps those other people were just saying they liked it because they were hoping to be asked to get in on more free trials.

[Funnygrl]

Her last activity was in 2005.

http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/members/462.html

[KritterMom]

I definitely feel that the pump is the best answer for me. Never have been interested in the inhalable insulin.

[BriOnH]

I can't believe no one else would just want to try it. I tried the pump before I decided no way. I would do the same for the inhaled insulin. Never know until you try.

[Dewey]

For me, the thing is that down the line, it could be harmful....This stuff hasn't been out for 20 years, so nobody knows what health ramifications may come from using it in 20 years (....Yet). Now I know I got on Humalog right away when it came out, but without insulin, I'd die, and with the Velosulin I was using (buffered regular), I wasn't having as steady of readings.

It's not to say I'd Never try inhaled insulin, it's just that there are currently other options available, and that until the inhaled insulin has been better tested, I'm just not personally sold on it.

[KickStart101]

I voted no. I couldn't anyway since I have asthma. Even if I could tho, I'd always be worried if I got enough of it in my system. At least with a shot, I know it all went in there! ;)


Totally Ditto what Melissa said. I'm not allowed
even though my Asthma is much better now.

[ant hill]

Dosage would be a nightmare..........How much did you sniff....How much got absorbed.....How much ummmm snot is there present.....

Just too many variables.

Yeah i'm with you bill. like the nose is to detect smell and oxygen, Not insulin though. Sorry not for me. :puke:

[ladytaz]

Yeah i'm with you bill. like the nose is to detect smell and oxygen, Not insulin though. Sorry not for me. :puke:

It's not inhaled through the nose, it's inhaled with an aparatus similar to an asthma inhaler. (when I first heard about it last year, I too thought it was inhaled through the nose)

[JediSkipdogg]

It's not inhaled through the nose, it's inhaled with an aparatus similar to an asthma inhaler. (when I first heard about it last year, I too thought it was inhaled through the nose)

That would go over REAL WELL with the police if ever pulled over. I highly doubt a drug company would ever make a drug like that. You'd almost have to always carry a doctor's note times 10 with you then. Although that would be funny...."Diabetes rate Quadruples overnight as Crack like drug is released"

[ladytaz]

That would go over REAL WELL with the police if ever pulled over. I highly doubt a drug company would ever make a drug like that. You'd almost have to always carry a doctor's note times 10 with you then. Although that would be funny...."Diabetes rate Quadruples overnight as Crack like drug is released"

LOLOL, that was my initial thougth too Jedi!

Actually tho, Crack comes in 'rocks' and is generally smoked and sometimes injected, hun .... and NO, I've never done Crack, but have known quite a few people who have.

[JediSkipdogg]

Actually tho, Crack comes in 'rocks' and is generally smoked and sometimes injected, hun

Ok Ms. Picky, lol. I was thinking Crack Cocaine when I typed it, same thing, just different forms.

[ladytaz]

Ok Ms. Picky, lol. I was thinking Crack Cocaine when I typed it, same thing, just different forms.

LOLOL ..... I'll just leave it at that! ;)

[babs2000]

We had a drug rep in last week. When he heard I was diabetic he showed me how it worked-even make me practice with it. I told him I was asthmatic-so I couldn't use it. He said people with asthma CAN use it. That's what he said. The canister is mighty big! Beth:)

[cat_collector]

I voted NO , I am not convinced it won't have effects on are lungs . Also the size of that inhaler tube . I did mention to a rep for the inhaled insulin that the size was a factor and he told me that people with diabetes that doesnt bother .( he didnt know he was talking to one )

Tracy

[BriOnH]

One 'Hit' isn't going to kill you or mess you up. Jeesh I feel like I am pushing crack. Usually when you try something you can get a better understanding of what the pros vs cons are.

If anyone here gets a free sample, heck send it to me. I'd give a can a try for the heck of it. And I promise I care about my safety just as much, if not more, then you do. So someone hook me up :) . What's a black market price for a can of exubra anyhow? lmao.

[Diana]

I voted maybe.. I'd probably give it a try. I'm not sure that it would be better for me than the pump, but I'd probably give it a go. Wonder if it tastes anything like insulin smells though?

[sofaraway]

i voted undecided, as the product is at the moment i wouldn't want to consider it.

the size of the thing is a major put off, i like beign able to carry a insulin pen with me as its convenient.

i think i would have a problem with the dosing and having to work out what I was supposed to be taking- although i'm sure with time it would come as easy as working out number of carbs.

if those problems were overcome (i'm sure they will), and if it was avaliable to everyone on the NHS and i could try it and change back to injections or swap between the two if i wished, then i don't see why I wouldn't give it a trial just to see what it's like. i imagine like the pump in the Uk it won't initally be widely avaliable.

[Dewey]

LOL Brian....Maybe I should have voted maybe? ;) My endo was interested in trying me on some, but I'm unsure. I didn't sign up for the trial yet, but have thought about it. The size doesn't really bother me. I'm just apprehensive due to the possibility of potential side effects down the line...

I voted NO , I am not convinced it won't have effects on are lungs .
I feel that developers, reps, researchers, etc., are not yet sure what side effects or lung function changes may occur after years of use. Even though some have not suffered from decreased pulmonary function, some have (however, functions returned to normal after use of the inhaled meds were stopped). As yet, it's just too new for me to be 100% sure.

[Injecto]

I voted No.

I all for alternate means of insulin intake and anything where you don't have to punch a hole in you is going in the right direction. However, I just don't see inhaled insulin as becoming a better alternative to MDI. And on that note, I just don't see how it could improve upon pump therapy (there is just so much more control and less hassle). But it is something of interest for sure.