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Welcome to the Exubera Report - News about the coming insulin delivery system

Exubera is a possible new insulin delivery system which could be the first real innovation for diabetics since insulin was invented in the early 1900s.  This inhaler will be sold under the name Exubra and many doctors and diabetic patients have waiting for it to arrive on the market.  

While insulin can be injected, and that system works well for many users, the new inhaler method with Exubera is much easier.  It's portable and does not take much practice to use.

The Exubera Report, updated daily, will provide the latest news and reviews related to Exubera so those waiting eagerly for a new insulin delivery system that works with few side effects will have the latest information on development of Exubra. 

FAQ’s on Inhaled Insulin Treatment Exubera

With the release of Exubera, the world’s first inhaled insulin treatment, many people are questioning its use, effectiveness, and many other details.  Below is a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What exactly is Exubera?  Exubera is a powdered form of insulin.  It is administered directly to the lungs to be absorbed into the bloodstream (pulmonary delivery).
2. Who is the manufacturer of Exubera, and when will it be made available to the public?  Pfizer is the first company to produce an inhaled form of insulin.  The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Exubera for non-smoking adults without lung disease in January of 2006, and the drug is expected to be available for sale mid-year.
3. How is Exubera administered?  Exubera is a powder that comes in a packet.  This powder is emptied into an inhaler approximately the size of a glasses carrying case.  The powder is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs.
4. Are there any side effects?  Exubera has been clinically tested for years, and few side effects have been found.  During the initial treatments, as the patient is getting used to the administration, some coughing may occur as dosages are inhaled and the powder irritates the throat.  Lung functionality may be temporarily decreased, though not noticeably.  These side effects were proved to disappear as the patients became accustom to the new delivery method of insulin therapy.
5. Is Exubera as effective as traditional insulin injections?  After years of clinical studies with both Type I and Type II diabetics, Pfizer has successfully proven that Exubera is just as effective as a dose of liquid insulin that is injected.  Although not approved for smokers or children, this form of administration, in combination with either a long term injected insulin for Type I or pills for Type II, can directly replace daily short-term insulin injections.

There are several other frequently asked questions you may be seeking answers to.  A quick search of the internet will reveal the information you desire on Exubera.

The American Diabetes Association Homepage       Diabetes.com

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