my niece is diabetic?

Question

i saw on the news a new product called an insulin inhaler. this means no more shots. is this product appropriate for a 3 year old?
does anyone have experience with it?

Answer 1

I know what no more injections can mean for a 3 year old. My Autistic son is literally terrified of needles and runs in fear. So I'm very glad they have come out with this product.

Ignore the others that are telling you you're wrong to even ask here. There is nothing wrong with learning more, and perhaps from those that have experienced it. Even I research any medication before I take any.

BUT, you do have to consult your neice's dr. before you can use anything like this and I'm certain it requires a prescription. It's a fairly new product, which means a lot of possible adjusting for her and also a bit of tweeking due to her small size, but pain free in the long run. And while she's on it, very close connections with the dr. It's definately worth asking about.

Answer 2

I don't think many people have experience with it as Exhubera is supposed to come out next month.

Asking her doctor is always a good suggestion, but i don't see how it couldn't be beneficial for her, especially for a child. Not many of them take well to insulin shots. I guess the only question is if it was FDA approved for children.

Answer 3

SEE YOUR DOCTOR before you EVER try to choose your own treatment for diabetes


DO YOU UNDERSTAND that MIS-MANAGING DIABETES can cause LOSS OF EYESIGHT, LIMBS and DEATH.

DO NO MANAGE DIABETES BY ASKING STRANGERS. ASK YOUR DOCTOR THESE QUESTIONS.

Answer 4

Definitely ask your doctor, but for your child's sake, I hope so. Good luck!

Answer 5

this will depend if she has type 1 or type 2 , her doctor should advise

Answer 6

don't ask such SERIOUS question here. We are NOT licensed docotors.