Inhaled Insulin

[willow the elf]

I saw on the news yesterday that the FDA has now approved the inhaled insulin. Wonder what the advantages of this is compared to the pump? Or the disadvantages?

[gettingby]

I saw on the news yesterday that the FDA has now approved the inhaled insulin. Wonder what the advantages of this is compared to the pump? Or the disadvantages?
I have read the articles on it and see mostly disadvantages. One of which is that anyone with a lung problem (ie: emphysema) can not use the inhaler. Those who smoke can not either.

[willow the elf]

It sounds like this insulin might be better for children if that is the case. I'll stick with the pump.

[KrisinNM]

nope, they said it is for adults only. STUPID:shot:

[notme]

I think I will wait 20 years and see what it does to your lungs. I saw the inhaler and I don't think it will fit in my purse! It is HUGE.

Nancy

[vrocco1]

You still need to take a basal insulin. I agree with Nancy. It's huge and I don't see anyone carrying one around. All the hype is for the stockholders.:eviltongu