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3. Effects on lung capacity was a concern with earlier inhalable insulin

Wed Aug 14, 2013, 08:30 PM

Aug 2013

And appears to be under ongoing study with Afrezza as well.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11897731/2/mannkinds-mysterious-lung-safety-study-is-open-but-shhhdont-talk-about-it.html

It may be a relief for those diabetics with a genuine fear of the needle, but I will remain on my 4 injection daily routine for now.

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For Diabetics, a New Insulin Inhaler Could Replace Shots as Early as 2014 [View all] KittyWampus Aug 2013 OP

wow, cool development quinnox Aug 2013 #1

Yes, this would be a great improvement IF HeiressofBickworth Aug 2013 #2

I got the news today that HeiressofBickworth Aug 2013 #4

My condolences IDemo Aug 2013 #5

Yes, I use the tiniest little needle HeiressofBickworth Aug 2013 #6

I know, after 50 years, I'm still not wild about the jab IDemo Aug 2013 #7