Insulin Inhaler

Six of the best sites for information on insulin inhalers for inhaled insulin. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Metformin, Diabetic Shoes)

1. Exubera - Official site of the only inhalable insulin currently approved by the FDA. Offers pictures of the inhaler and describes how the drug works, offers information on who can take Exubera, possible side effects and other information. (www.exubera.com)

2. Insulin Inhaler Cleared for Use by Diabetics - January 28, 2006 article on the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approving Exubera, insulin that can be taken by diabetics through an inhaler. Article says that the insulin inhaler is only available for those over 18, and can not be used by those with asthma or smokers. Also provides some of the pros and cons of an insulin inhaler compared to injectable insulin devices such as insulin pens. (www.npr.org)

3. Waiting to Exhale, Part 1 - Article offers quotes from two people with diabetes who have used the inhaled insulin drug Exubera, with one being disappointed and one very happy. (www.dlife.com)

4. Pfizer’s Exuberant Ad Rollout - July 24, 2007 article on drug company Pfizer looking to boost sales of the inhaled insulin drug Exubera after first year sales were well below expectations. The article says the insulin inhaler’s size (about as big as a can of tennis balls) makes it far from discreet, and Exubera’s potential for lung damage among at-risk groups requires pre-testing that many insurance companies won’t pay for. (www.businessweek.com)

5. Will Inhaled Insulin Really Take Your Breath Away? - Article offers background on the history of inhaled insulin, the introduction of Exubera and other potential inhaled insulin drugs. Offers images of the inhaler, including one showing a person using it to demonstrate the size. The article questions the accuracy of an inhaler, whether it is able to deliver a precise dose, and discusses side effects. (www.diabetesnet.com)

6. Generex Oral-lyn - This insulin inhaler is available for purchase in Ecuador but nowhere else as yet, but you can check out this product page for updates as it attempts to get approval in the United States and elsewhere. (www.generex.com)