Is there any fear that inhaled insulin can cause lung problems?

Question

lung problems such as cancer or something. I'm still looking into this stuff 'cause i don't like needles and i want to be on the safe side.

please everyone don't just tell me "yes, it has dangers so DON'T use them!!!!". I would be grateful if you gave me details in your reasons and sources. Thanks everybody!

Answer 1

http://www.bcbst.com/MPManual/Inhaled_Insulin.htm
i found this i hope this helps

Answer 2

Of course there is the chance of lung problems anytime you inhale chemicals into your lungs.

Test studies showed an initial decrease in lung function but it didn't worsen over the 2 year test period.

It has been studied for awhile and seems pretty safe but of course they don't know the long term effects of it yet.

If you are a smoker,former smoker or asthmatic you cannot use the inhaled insulin.


Also some of the testers have said that the machine is hard to handle and it takes longer to set up then just taking their insulin via injection.

Answer 3

You bet! You're playing with your life, here in more ways than one. Diet and exercise are your first and best bets. Getting your diabetes under control is possible, without the use of insulin injections or the 'latest and greatest' inhaled insulin.

If you read the pharmaceutical safety sheet with the warnings it will clearly tell you that it may cause respiratory problems.

Why would anyone volunteer to pollute their lungs...certainly if the ONLY choice is to take injections or inhale a new substance...

Yes, needles can be scary, but the diabetic syringes are so small that they are very difficult to feel going into a muscle. You would be taught the proper technique for giving yourself the dreaded shots should it come to that, but let's hope it doesn't. Take measures today to prevent fixing a future disaster.

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Good Luck and Be Well~

Answer 4

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/BupiZ
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 5

I talked to my doctor about inhaled insulin last week and he wasn't very enthusiastic about its usefulness. Said it decreases lung function and was only being prescribed by his group for diabetics that wanted to try it to suppliment their injectable insulin on an occasional basis such as times when you wanted to use it rather than sliding scale when you were running to high. It wasn't even being considered as a replacement for injections.

Answer 6

i an a type i and inhaled insulin sounds like it carries more problems then its worth. Just the simple fact that long term use is unknown is my first sigh. Injected insulin has been around for over 90 years so I am putting my trust right there.