Comments on Generex Oral-lyn

[gman]

http://www.generex.com/products/oral-lyn/clinical_highlights.asp

Generex Oral-lyn™ is a liquid formulation of regular human insulin that is delivered to the buccal mucosa by way of the RapidMist™ device,where absorption is limited to the mouth with no entry into the lungs. The rich vascularity of the buccal mucosa allows for much faster absorption of insulin.




http://www.generex.com/products/glucose_rapidspray.asp

The Benefits of Glucose RapidSpray™
Rapid Relief From Symptoms
Convenient Spray - No Pills, No Tablets to Chew, No Messy Gels
Less Glucose Per Serving
Low Carb No Fat
Less Than 1 CAL Per Serving

What do you all think of this as a future treatment?

[Ellen]

I'd want to know if there are any risks of developing oral cancer or other problems from putting a hormone with growth properties into the cheek.

[gman]

I'd want to know if there are any risks of developing oral cancer or other problems from putting a hormone with growth properties into the cheek.


Excellent point on the hormone spray going into the mouth.

I was surprised that I have not heard of this on the news or on any of the current diabetes websites. Of course we are very new to this our 4 year just started Novolog this past December 2005 She is still in the honeymoon phase and not using Lantus yet. We have been doing a lot of research on the pump and for sure will go to that when she is ready for that next step in her treatment.

[Jeff]

Oral insulin (absorbed in the mouth, not taken as a pill) is still not approved by the FDA for use in the US. Like inhaled insulin, which is approved, oral insulin will provide an alternative delivery method for fast-acting insulin to cover mealtime carbohydrates.

Neither inhaled nor oral insulin is long acting, so users who have type 1 diabetes will still need to take injections of a basal insulin such as Lantus or Levemir.

Based on the most recent data presented at the ADA's 2005 Scientific Sessions, Oral-lyn still needs work, but I see no reason that the company will not succeed. See:
http://www.generex.com/abstracts/ADA_Type1_Orallyn.pdf

[gman]

:cwds: Thanks for a great website it is the most resourceful and useful places to get information on diabetes.

My family thanks you very much.