Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
My son heard from a nurse that Exubera will be available in the USA in the
next few months. If so, how can my son get it? Do you think we will be
able to purchase inhaled insulin in Canada this (2006) year?
Answer
It depends on the age of your son. The product will be available sometime
this summer in the USA and Europe as a prescription item for adults
(see inhaled insulin at this
website).
However, there was insufficient information to recommend its use
in children, and therefore it will not be recommended for children
at this time. It's expected that the manufacturer will start further
clinical trials in children at some future time, but the timelines for
these trials is unclear.
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