Inhaled insulin: weighing the pros and cons

Insulin has an essential role in the regulation of glycaemia; for this reason, its discovery in 1921 by Frederick Banting was a milestone in the history of diabetes treatment, especially for type 1 diabetes. Insulin treatment had a profound effect on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes; before its discovery, such patients were condemned to die of ketoacidosis at a young age. However, despite its indisputable benefits, insulin needs to be...