Friday, February 10, 2012

Oral, Inhaled Insulin May Aid Those Scared of Needles

(Los Angeles Times) UPDATED 2010-08-17
Fear of the needle is one of the main reasons many diabetics are reluctant to go on insulin, experts say, but two new delivery methods may relieve that fear. The two delivery methods--an oral spray and one inhaler--may also reduce the stigma associated with injecting insulin before meals. Both insulin-delivering methods are in late stage clinical trials with their developers hoping for FDA approval in the next two years.
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