Inhaled Insulin

willow the elf · #1 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 05:32 AM

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 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 05:47 AM

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

KrisinNM · #4 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 09:10 AM

nope, they said it is for adults only. STUPID

notme · #5 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 12:32 PM

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 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 01:02 PM

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.