Insulin inhalation, rapid acting for Diabetes, Type 1 User Reviews

• Brendan...
• December 16, 2015

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Afrezza is truly a remarkable therapy. My levels are flat, my post prandial highs are done away with. It seems to mimic the pancreas and gets into my system fast and expires within an hour. My energy levels increased, I use it with my basal insulin and I have never felt as healthy in my life. I have better feelings in my hands and feet too which was unexpected but welcome. I am based in the UK currently and cannot get it here. This is a huge disappointment as injectable insulin is so inferior."

• Rober...
• January 22, 2016

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "My doctor was reluctant to switch me from Humalog to Afreeza but did after I insisted I wanted to try inhaling over sc scares 4 times a day. After a simple spirometer blow test I got the green light. I learned to take my inhalation literally right before eating because Afreeza works that well. My doctor said its because my body does not need to break done the zinc first. After using Afreeza for 4 months I can honestly say this has transformed my life. I carry it with me so discreetly no more going to dirty bathrooms to inject myself if on a date. My A1C has dropped from 8.4 to 7.1 and I lost 12lbs my doctor say simply because I'm finally in control. Thank you Afreeza! I still have to take 12u of Lantus at bedtime but that's easy."

• Michael...
• August 18, 2016

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I'm impressed with the change I have seen since using Afrezza. I have been using it for ~4 months. I dropped my basal dose down and I feel 30 years younger. I used to get frequent highs and lows before, I often felt scatter brained and/or sluggish, now gone! I used to have bad erectile dysfunction, I won't get into the details, but since starting Afrezza, I haven't had any problems anymore. I feel better than I have in years. You take for granted that its normal to feel that way until you don't anymore. I wouldn't give this stuff up for a million dollars."

• AriL
• May 4, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I just started Afrezza, my PCP recommended it. Honestly, Afrezza saved my life, again mentally and physically. I am now able to control my A1c levels without the stress of multiple injections. Thank you, J"

• dogs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2016

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "think afrezza works great. only been on it two months.my cgm says average blood is at 130 .compared to 160.i would say it would be better if i timed it better.only knock would be overnight when you eat things that are fatty takes a lot longer to break down. have to take 2 doses overnight to lower it down .when I say lower its at 198 steady .havnt had a bg over 220 in 2 months"

• FDiab...
• October 10, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "There is no medication that will work with 100% accuracy. And this one is the same, I truly hate needles and this has definitely helped me to keep my levels normal with less poking at my skin. You have no idea how hard it is to have diabetes and hate injections."

• Danrm
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I can understand some of the confusion people have on this product. From my perspective, it is unusable as the sole source of insulin. It seems negative reviews are trying to do just that. However, if you pair its use with a pump and use exclusively for corrections and/or carb heavy meals, it is a huge improvement to the manageability of my type 1 (I imagine most type 1's can relate to those times when you screw up a carb estimate, and it normally takes hours to normalize again. With Afrezza, it is resolved in an hour)."

• Q925
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2018

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I have used different insulins over my 26 years started with MDI, then the pump, added Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). Now the combination of pump, CGM, and afrezza I really feel like control is within reach. Only been using afrezza for a couple of weeks but the control, immediate onset, and predictability are very encouraging. Part of the learning curve I wasn't prepared for was the quick fall off, now I split dosing between liquid and inhaled insulin. I thought closed loop was the next best thing for T1Ds that was before. Now Afrezza will be part of my regular regime, just need to get my insurance to agree!"

• Steve...
• August 1, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "If I had to guess, 90% of the positive reviews on here are written by stock shareholders of this product. Because if they were actual users they'd realize how inaccurate and inconsistent dosing is which makes this drug essentially useless. Too many factors effect the dosing of this drug which is not good when dosing a medication such as insulin which can easily kill you if taken too much of."

• Obem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2016

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Middle of the road so far. Agree that this is expensive. I am using with pump therapy to counter those quick spikes after a meal and combine this with a normal or extended bolus. Overall A1Cs range from 5.9% - 6.4% and this is being used to fine tune."

• Type...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I tried the Afrezza system out thinking it was going to be great with how fast it works, not having to inject anymore, and not having lows (quotes from the sales person). How all of those points are so wrong. The product is awful. I had to inhale twice per meal ( which means I had to check my blood sugar more often) 2 hours apart. Plus I still had to inject for my long acting insulin. Also before I did my second inhale my BG's would be in the low 40's 2 hours after I ate, and then 1 hour later my Bg's were up in the 300s, since the insulin stays in your body for only 2 hours. My A1C before using it was 6.2 and after 1 month of using Afrezza (not Humilog) went up to 6.7. I highly don't recommend using this product."

• Test...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2018

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I was a test patient for the inhaled insulin. Beware it caused severe lung problems putting me in the hospital for 2 days & required treatment for two years! Still have lung inflammation issues 6 years later. Review their side effects warnings about potential lung issues - it is real."

• Seth...
• December 18, 2017

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I have been on the pump for 21 years. For various reasons, my doctor suggested I try going on tresiba and afrezza for the summer so after discussing it I gave it a try. Afrezza works great for dropping blood sugars very fast, which was the biggest benefit. However, the last month or so I have developed asthma symptoms and am short of breath when I am active. It takes me a long time to catch my breath after moderate activity and a cough begins as well. I visited my endocrinologist again and he pulled me off afrezza immediately. I am hoping the shortness of breath goes away as I have no prior symptoms of lung problems. If it doesn't go away shortly I will have to begin using an inhaler. Users be aware of side affects!!!!!"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "This stuff is almost completely useless. Forget about using it as a mealtime insulin. You'll end up using several cartridges spaced 45 minutes to an hour apart to keep your blood sugar from rising out of range. And if you wait too long, your blood sugar will rise to the point that a next dosage becomes completely ineffective. Sometimes, even this doesn't work. Increasing the dosage from 8u to 12u didn't solve the issue at all. The 12u does only as much work as the 8u. As a type 1 diabetic who's suffering with severe lipohypertrophy, this is my second line of defence as a treatment option. Very disappointing that this stuff doesn't work like it claims to."

• Jinna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2021

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "This afrezza.com/savings-program totally scammers!!! In May 2021 I fill out their questionnaire and was told I am qualified to talk to their online doctor set up and waited doctor never came on. They did refund me that amount and when I called spoke to customer service set up second time. doctor came on but he didn't even ask me any question but all he said he cannot prescribe Afrezza then hang up on me and this company will not refund me. Total scam!!!!"

• Frank
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2024

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Well, I have been using this with Levemir, and before a week ago, with Humulin R. This week, I completely cut the regular insulin injections and have used only Afrezza. For the very first time, my sugars are mostly within the normal range. This is truly amazing, as now, because they are discontinuing Levemir, I'm going on the pump as I cannot use any other basal insulin. I almost don't want the pump, but I remember the severe cold-like symptoms Tresiba and Lantus gave me. I am astounded at how flat my sugars are now. Afrezza caused me no breathing problems. I don't want to give up Afrezza now that I see how truly wonderful it is. I used to use it maybe once every couple of days and was not impressed. Even when I had my sugars as high as 500, I'd inject regular insulin because I'm so used to it. No more. I've only been taking 2 shots a day now, amazing what happens when you completely get rid of Humalog and regular insulin. Waking up at normal levels, not 530 or so, and staying normal. Amazing."

• Diabe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2022

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "This is a terrible drug and I caution everyone who is thinking of using it to do research on the FDA Website for adverse reactions because I will soon be submitting multiple ones to them. My son is T1 for 24 yrs now & in the hospital now for brain surgery as a result of his most recent low blood sugar because of using Afrezza that resulted in severe hypoglycemia, seizures and brain bleeds as a result of the seizures. This drug is difficult to dose & MOST IMPORTANTLY leaves very little room to catch a declining blood sugar & subsequent severe hypoglycemic reaction. It acts so quickly that by the time you realize you need juice or glucose you are already seizing. The claim that the body’s natural glycogen will kick in to save you is totally FALSE. I’m not sure how the FDA approved the drug. This is not the first time he is in the hospital for Afrezza hypoglycemia issues either, just the most serIous. Please please save yourself from this drug and DO NOT USE IT."

• Eric...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 20, 2016

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Great. life changing."

• Jwaln...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 3, 2019

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Extremely effective, convenient, and fast acting. Brought my hbA1c down 4.6 points, my endo, family and I could not be happier. "

• Steve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2022

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Time in range went from 94% to 98% in first two weeks of use!! Wow, thats a difference maker."

• Rick
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 18, 2019

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Overpriced junk"

• Mom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2023

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Has been amazing to control blood sugars. No pump needed. My son is taking it without any issues except leaves the system quick."

• Uncle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 6, 2023

Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "My nephew has been on Afrezza for over 4 years now and loves it. Truly a life-improving drug. He's on basal pump, Afrezza, and uses a Dexcom. His Endo luvs his TIR/A1C."