Insulin inhalation, rapid acting User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2025

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Afrezza has proven to be a big disappointment. Its shelf life is extremely short, and it doesn't work to lower blood sugar without eating food. It works if you use it as you're eating, but if you use it trying to bring down an elevated BGL after eating, it makes very little difference."

• MJF...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Love this product, it has eliminated after-meal spikes and keeps my Dexcom time in range above 95%. Took several days to figure out the proper dosage and time to take it, but since then, it has been the best thing since going on a pump 20+ years ago."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "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 years now and in the hospital now for brain surgery as a result of his most recent low blood sugar because of using Afrezza, which resulted in severe hypoglycemia, seizures, and brain bleeds as a result of the seizures. This drug is difficult to dose, and most importantly, leaves very little room to catch a declining blood sugar and 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."

• Dav...
• January 14, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Biggest problem is that dosing is too erratic. Can't be dosed like typical injectable insulin. Unusable in my case with a cold or other respiratory infection. Although it saves you an injection, it actually causes more finger pricks as you don't know if you are using a correct dose."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I was a test patient for the inhaled insulin. Beware it caused severe lung problems, putting me in the hospital for 2 days and 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."

• Ste...
• August 1, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "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 affect 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."

• Kuk...
• October 26, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "All the positive reviews on here are written by paid people and MNKD shareholders. Afrezza isn't being prescribed because it's an expensive drug with unknown long-term effects on the lungs. Proceed with caution."

• Kuk...
• January 19, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Where do I begin? The product is extremely expensive, and dosing is erratic. One meal I need 4 units, and the next I might need 8 (did I mention this stuff isn't cheap?). Causes a nagging cough (you are inhaling a powder into your lungs). Long-term side effects on the lungs are unknown at this point (lung cancer noted in a couple of patients using Afrezza). Not worth the hassle nor the money."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Great. Life changing."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Extremely effective, convenient, and fast-acting. Brought my HbA1c down 4.6 points, my endo, family, and I could not be happier."

• ooo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 18, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "For me, it takes twice the amount of Afrezza than Novolog. - No injections needed. + You can take it anywhere at any time needed. +"

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Time in range went from 94% to 98% in the first two weeks of use! Wow, that's a difference maker."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Expensive, doesn't work and can't stop coughing. Stay away. I think all these 10 out of 10 star posts are made by shareholders of this company. Quite sad."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Has been amazing to control blood sugars. No pump needed. My son is taking it without any issues, except leaves the system quick."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Expensive treatment that doesn't even replace all injections. Just replaces mealtime insulin. Not basal insulin. Not worth it."

• Huh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Hate shots, feels as if I am 'less diabetic' - like the flexibility. Definitely better, IMO."

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "My nephew has been on Afrezza for over 4 years now and loves it. Truly a life-improving drug. He's on a basal pump, Afrezza, and uses a Dexcom. His Endo loves his TIR/A1C."