4a6317d1_Afrezza__July_2010__Comment
[#] 5 [Response from NICE-UK] The Committee considered evidence from patient groups and took this into account when making its recommendations. Patient experts were present at the Committee meeting [Comment] 
I recently read your recommendations that in order for patients with diabetes to receive inhaled insulin they must be paranoid about needles. I could not believe what I read. I have a daughter that has been type 1 diabetic for nine years. She has probably taken around 10,000 shots and pricked her finger as many times. As a parent I would be willing to get a second job in order to buy inhaled insulin. You are NOT NICR! In fact, I would laugh if it weren’t so scary that people like you who have not dealt with diabetes on a daily basis can throw out recommendations like this one. The next time you tell a diabetic child that they must see a shrink in order to get inhaled insulin, I would like for you to vision a pile of 10,000 needles and 10,000 lancets. The next time you go to the doctor and get a shot in vision those 10,000 needles. The next time you get your finger pricked for a minor test at the doctor’s office in vsion my daughter’s 10,000 lancets. Diabetes has almost put me in the poor house but I would sell my house tomorrow if I thought I could take away 2/3 of the shots my daughter must have. I am so aggravated. If only someone in power had a child with diabetes!
Afrezza: July 2010
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