New route for insulin

leslie :-D · Jan 28, 2006

should be interesting to see how the units are measured on the inhaler and/or how precise this measuring system is.

SharonH, RN · Jan 28, 2006

When I first heard this I was very excited because I thought it might lead to better compliance and control but I don't think so. Nothing replaces diet control and exercise. And unfortunately it cannot replace NPH insulin so it cannot alleviate the need for the needle in children with type I, I would love to see that. But it is interesting news.

jimthorp · Jan 28, 2006

should be interesting to see how the units are measured on the inhaler and/or how precise this measuring system is.

That was my first question, especially with respect to those who have respiratory problems as well. Will they be able to inhale the entire metered dose? I also wonder about the long term lung affects of inhaling the insulin hormone.

CarVsTree · Jan 28, 2006

That was my first question, especially with respect to those who have respiratory problems as well. Will they be able to inhale the entire metered dose? I also wonder about the long term lung affects of inhaling the insulin hormone.

I'm sure it is contraindicated in respiratory problems. There were problems in trial with those with respiratory problems. I was in the know, but cannot tell you how. :specs:

grannynurse FNP student · Jan 28, 2006

The new route is not for use by anyone who suffers from chronic respiratory problems, i.e. asthmatics, COPD. So, I will have to continue to inject myself. It is also not for the use of peds patients.

Grannynurse:balloons:

TinyNurse, RN · Jan 28, 2006

interesting!!!! thanks for the info!! i knew they was supposed to be something like this , but didn't know it was approved yet. nice!

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jan 28, 2006

I saw that on the news. A man was saying he is switching because he dislikes needles. Will be very interesting.