Insulin Inhaler

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that the use of inhalers to provide insulin to diabetics is a new development in the regulation of diabetes. The writer points out that other systems of treatment all have their own problems and limitations, and the inhaler is no exception. The writer discusses that as nurses are often at the forefront of medical treatment of diabetes, it is necessary for them to understand the reasons for using inhalers and the complications and side effects which occur with this device. The writer maintains that research into inhalers has demonstrated that patients will need supervision in the early stages of using this treatment, particularly with converting their injected doses into inhaled doses, and monitoring carefully to ensure that blood sugar levels remain within acceptable boundaries.

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Abstract
Introduction
Diabetes and Treatment
Nursing Practice and Traditional Treatments
Inhalers
Nurses
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Insulin pumps are often used by type one diabetics. The pump provides continual insulin therapy by means of a needle inserted, and maintained, in the skin. A pump allows diabetics freedom from strict regimens of meals and exercise, and many diabetics prefer being able to program the pump and then not have to worry about injections and insulin kits. However, since the pump is applied directly to the skin, the risk of infection is quite high. In addition, the pump limits activities in sport, water activities, and so on. There is also the possibility of pump malfunction, meaning that the user may go several hours without insulin unless they monitor their blood sugar levels more frequently than those who inject insulin."

Sample of Sources Used:

• (ADA) American Diabetes Association (2007) "All About Diabetes" from http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.jsp (2006) "Nurse-led Diabetes Care Cuts Complications, Costs" from http://www.diabetes.org/diabetesnewsarticle.jsp?storyId=14367276&filename=20070206/reuters20070206health00000004reutershealthewEDIT.xml&WTLPromo=RSS_IDT
• CNN Interactive (1999) "Insulin inhaler may replace injections" http://edition.cnn.com/HEALTH/9905/07/oral.insulin/index.html
• Craig, Oman (1977) Childhood Diabetes and its Management Butterworths, London
• Diabetesnet (2007) "Type 2 Diabetes" from http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_types/diabetes_type_2.php
• International Diabetes Institute (2006) "Type 2 Diabetes" from http://www.diabetes.com.au/diabetes.php?regionID=237

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