RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Cunningham, Muriel
T1 Inhaled Insulin: Safety and Appropriate Uses
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2006
FD SAGE Publications
VO 6
IS 2
SP 6
OP 8
DO 10.1177/155989770600600201
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/2/6.abstract
AB From a biological perspective, there are many advantages to inhaled insulin: the lung has a large surface area and a thin blood barrier, inhaled administration avoids first pass liver clearance, and transport of the medication is rapid and efficient. From a quality of life perspective, perhaps the biggest advantage of inhaled insulin is its mode of delivery.