And that is admirable.
But the fact still remains that there are none of us in the UK who have any say in what is acccepted for use and is validated for prescription by NICE. Even if there were borders we could cross to obtain it, I suspect that the cost would be too much for most of us. And cost and effectiveness is what NICE will be taking into consideration.
I agree, it is good to be aware of new innovations and treatments, and I would hazard all of us would love a treatment that made life easier , if a total cure is not yet available. But whatever treatment gets through the process, it will not be suitable for all. For example, Afrezza is not recommended for those who have respiratory conditions such as asthma, or are, or have been, smokers. It is also no suitable for those who micro dose with insulin.
I'm somewhat reminded of the fuss made when Lantus was launched by Sanofi, and human insulins were hailed as far superior to porcine and bovine. In reality, they just didn't suit everyone, and further down the line problems were highlighted that did not , or were not , seen in the clinical trials.
" Why not get on track now with a healthier life for us all?? I see no sense in waiting."
It truly isn't as simple as that. Even if people here wanted to try Afrezza,that option is not as yet open to them. In the meantime though, " getting on track" is exactly what folks on here are trying to do, with the technologies and lifestyle choices that are currently available to them. And doing very well indeed, some of them
Signy