| A1C | Average haemoglobin level over three months |
| CSII | Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion |
| CMax | Maximal insulin concentration |
| DPI | Dry powder inhaler |
| EDIC | Epidemiology of diabetes interventions and complications |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HbA1c | Average glycated haemoglobin level |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| iDMS | Insulin diabetes management system |
| IU | Insulin unit |
| pMDI | Pressurised metered dose inhalers |
| RD | Respirable dose |
| SMI | Soft mist inhaler |
| SVN | Small-volume inhaler |
| T1DM | Type-1 diabetes |
| T2DM | Type-1 diabetes |
| TI | Technosphere insulin |
| VMN | Vibrating mesh nebuliser |