I know several people who have diabetes so this was of some interest to me. As an alternative to the standard injection of insulin that diabetics have to deal with daily, the FDA has given their stamp of approval on Inhaled Insulin. This could be a great development for those who are diabetic but less likely to take their insulin if it requires shots.
There are of course cautions by some advisers: smokers and people who have lung disease in particular are cases that they want to do more research on. Also, while the inhaled insulin definitely seems to help control blood sugar levels in Type I and Type II Diabetes, it would not completely replace the need for injections in those with Type I Diabetes. In addition, Type 2 Diabetes can sometimes be effectively treated with pills which would elimimate the need for the inhaled type of insulin.
Source: CNN / AP
