Parenteral absorption of insulin from the lung in diabetic children.
Semi-synthetic human insulin was delivered via a novel nebulizer to the respiratory tracts of six diabetic children. Blood glucose control obtained was at least as good as a control day when they received their usual dose of subcutaneous insulin.
Elliott
R B
RB
Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland School of Medicine, New Zealand.
Edgar
B W
BW
Pilcher
C C
CC
Quested
C
C
McMaster
J
J
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000336:Aerosols; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D002648:Child; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D008168:Lung / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
D000336:Aerosols; D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin