For any insulin dependent diabetics...if inhaled insulin was more common and available...would any of you consider switching to it?
I doubt I would. I have been diabetic for many years and I'm so used to shots that I hardly think about it. The shots don't hurt and using insulin pens make it pretty convenient. It's become so routine that I just do it.
I used to use a pump but it didn't work as well for me as the doctor had hoped and I no longer use it. I take 4-6 shots a day and one of those is my daily Lantus (30 units every morning) and the rest are my Humalog (12 units per meal).
Inhaled insulin sounds great for people who hate taking shots or are afraid of needles. Opinions?
2007-05-10 05:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by emt_me911 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Inhaled insulin so far in the US is short acting only. If you normally take Lantus, NPH, etc. you would still have to take shots.
It's probably going to be more applicable for type 2 diabetics that would only use short acting with meals. There is also evidence that smoking and second hand smoke effect the dosage of inhaled insulin in opposite ways (I forget which does what)
2007-05-10 07:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Pahd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's without difficulty to be had within the US however it's NOT an alternative for individuals who smoke or have lung issues. Those who wish to make use of it must do pulmonary position trying out to be certain they may be able to use it thoroughly and easily. I am now not a candidate for it since although I am managed with it, I am an asthmatic. I paintings in a health care professional's workplace and I recognize they rather do not prescribe it in any respect. They are nonetheless uncertain of the way it's going to have an effect on individuals longer term, even the ones with minimum respiring disorders and so they consider that injected insulin is the exceptional alternative correct now.
2016-09-05 15:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not diabetic but if I ever would be I would definitely be looking at the inhaled insulin. I think its great. I am sooo afraid of needles.
It might even be helpful if a child becomes diabetic to use the inhaled insulin since kids are normally afraid of needles. =)
2007-05-10 05:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would like to wait for long term studies showing effect, or lack of effect to the respiratory system.
2007-05-13 09:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋