# Afrezza **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/afrezza/33.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Afrezza category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-afrezza-category/80)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-afrezza-category/80 "2017-03-20T07:16:41Z")
Share what you know and ask what you don't know about Afrezza. --- ## [Afrezza Dosing Strategies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-dosing-strategies/4243)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-dosing-strategies/4243 "2025-06-05T16:16:56Z")
I thought it might be helpful to start a thread about different tips and dosing strategies for using Afrezza. To start: I only get a set number of Afrezza cartridges each month (and only 4s, which don’t cover those high… --- ## [Nice article about Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681 "2021-08-19T15:50:10Z")
--- ## [Endo said ok to Afrezza!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-said-ok-to-afrezza/2515)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-said-ok-to-afrezza/2515 "2021-01-31T15:49:28Z")
My endo, who is generally pretty great, said ok to Afrezza! My confirming that I have no history of respiratory problems was sufficient for him to say ok on that front shrug. He said he has very minimal experience with i… --- ## [Using Afrezza only (with basal)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-afrezza-only-with-basal/10207)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-afrezza-only-with-basal/10207 "2020-09-03T00:30:17Z")
How many of you, if using Afrezza only as the bolus, take it after the meal? 4 u Afrezza is out of the body in about 1 hour. Most meals always out last Afrezza because the meals are complex (carbs, fats, protein, veggi… --- ## [Picked up my Afrezza!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picked-up-my-afrezza/1666)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picked-up-my-afrezza/1666 "2020-06-19T22:33:50Z")
…but I’m too chicken to try it yet. :roll\_eyes: I was at 81 before lunch, which I was afraid would be too low for a first try, in case it dropped me any. Plus it has all these warnings about decreased lung function obser… --- ## [Expired Afrezza - thoughts on experimenting with it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-afrezza-thoughts-on-experimenting-with-it/9570)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-afrezza-thoughts-on-experimenting-with-it/9570 "2020-06-16T22:43:04Z")
A friend of a friend has some expired Afreeza (2017) with inhaler and all. The person was cleaning out their refrigerator. I’m thinking about playing around with it. The worst that could happen, I think is that the e… --- ## [Afrezza correctional dose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-correctional-dose/2092)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-correctional-dose/2092 "2020-04-10T19:21:54Z")
I’ve used a follow up dose of Afrezza (in addition to another Afrezza dose and/or Novolog at mealtime) to correct high BG 3 times now. The last two times, it has made 0 difference - I’ll check an hour later and be at exa… --- ## [Custom Afrezza Doses - Making 2U Cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/custom-afrezza-doses-making-2u-cartridges/1230)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/custom-afrezza-doses-making-2u-cartridges/1230 "2019-08-23T22:31:55Z")
Here it is, folks! http://youtu.be/Kwts\_aHz4EQ --- ## [Question regarding strange campaign-like posts against Afreeza on Social Media](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-strange-campaign-like-posts-against-afreeza-on-social-media/8157)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-strange-campaign-like-posts-against-afreeza-on-social-media/8157 "2019-08-23T04:54:22Z")
I’m hoping for some clarity regarding what seems like an underlying campaign against Afreeza on social media sites like FB, YouTube and other forums. I am baffled and annoyed by it. I could be imagining it or maybe I a… --- ## [Afrezza Inhaler 15 Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-inhaler-15-day/6649)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-inhaler-15-day/6649 "2019-02-17T03:10:10Z")
I have a question for Afrezza users. Do you really need to change out the inhaler every 15 days? Do you find any issues with using it say for a couple of months… I still have tons of Fiasp and want to use both together … --- ## [Study: afrezza improved prandial glucose control over novolog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-afrezza-improved-prandial-glucose-control-over-novolog/6490)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-afrezza-improved-prandial-glucose-control-over-novolog/6490 "2019-02-07T16:55:02Z")
--- ## [Afrezza direct](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-direct/6186)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-direct/6186 "2019-01-19T17:58:48Z")
I found this announcement and thinking of signing up. I have been getting Afrezza with discount card, no insurance, from Costco. But price has been rising. This looks like a constant $120 (or $199) per box for 1year. h… --- ## [How do you carry your Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-carry-your-afrezza/3958)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-carry-your-afrezza/3958 "2018-12-17T19:54:56Z")
I recently posted this question on Twitter. How do you carry around your Afrezza? I hate the blister packs in my pocket, they constantly cut into my leg and hands when I reach in to grab one. Do you pop them out and carr… --- ## [A burger challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-burger-challenge/2226)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-burger-challenge/2226 "2018-11-12T16:40:01Z")
I’ve been a little frustrated with Afrezza this week, as every time I’ve used it, things seem to go ok initially, and then I have a delayed spike after the first hour (because of Afrezza’s short action time and my diet b… --- ## [Another study shows broad positive outcomes for Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-shows-broad-positive-outcomes-for-afrezza/5207)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-shows-broad-positive-outcomes-for-afrezza/5207 "2018-10-15T15:17:23Z")
This new study shows a broad set of positive outcomes for Afrezza patients: Healio: Inhaled insulin improves glucose control in type 1 diabetes. The small study (26 subjects) randomly assigned patient to an inhaled vs… --- ## [How to be unlimited](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-be-unlimited/1608)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-be-unlimited/1608 "2018-05-20T13:41:46Z")
So I talked to the Afrezza rep today, and I meet with her tomorrow to go over everything and get a voucher for a month’s supply (and start the process to get things straightened out with insurance to get it covered). Her… --- ## [Ooops! Heat and Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-heat-and-afrezza/4006)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-heat-and-afrezza/4006 "2018-05-08T05:12:39Z")
Mannkind has been trying to send us a three month supply of Afrezza for months now, and finally it got approved by insurance and with a coupon it was only $15 for a three month supply. They sent one out, and it felt lik… --- ## [Does Afrezza have C-peptides in it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-afrezza-have-c-peptides-in-it/3987)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-afrezza-have-c-peptides-in-it/3987 "2018-05-06T00:07:08Z")
I’ve read a few posts that suggested that one advantage of some of the older insulins is that they had C-peptides in them. People have proposed that C-peptides may protect against certain complications. However, C-peptid… --- ## [Afrezza - REMS no longer required](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-rems-no-longer-required/3943)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-rems-no-longer-required/3943 "2018-04-25T01:20:41Z")
April 24, 2018 FDA We have determined that the communication plan is no longer necessary as an element of the REMS to ensure the benefits of Afrezza (insulin human) inhalation powder outweigh its risks because the com… --- ## [Pediatric Afrezza: bounced twice now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pediatric-afrezza-bounced-twice-now/3458)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pediatric-afrezza-bounced-twice-now/3458 "2018-04-11T17:38:48Z")
I sent a letter to our diabetes clinic, explaining that I felt they were endangering my son by not prescribing him Afrezza, since he has to use huge amounts of insulin on peaks that, more often than not, result in lows, … --- ## [How long can Afrezza be left outside the refrigerator?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-afrezza-be-left-outside-the-refrigerator/3826)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-afrezza-be-left-outside-the-refrigerator/3826 "2018-04-02T16:51:01Z")
I have a trip coming in a couple weeks, and I’m not sure how much Afrezza I’ll use. I planned to bring quite a bit because I’ll probably have some high carb foods while I’m there. French pastries?? Belgian fries?? Delish… --- ## [Diabetes Daily article on Afrezza's safety for lungs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-daily-article-on-afrezzas-safety-for-lungs/3593)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-daily-article-on-afrezzas-safety-for-lungs/3593 "2018-03-02T02:54:53Z")
Diabetes Daily published an article, "Is Afrezza Safe for Your Lungs?" https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/insulin-101/types-of-insulin/afrezza-insulin-human/is-afrezza-safe-for-your-lungs/ I was curious… --- ## [Afrezza & upcoming endo appt](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-upcoming-endo-appt/3024)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-upcoming-endo-appt/3024 "2018-02-15T21:40:12Z")
Sorry, lots of questions in this post! Thanks for any answers you’re willing to give :slight\_smile: I’m hoping to make a few changes at my next Endo appointment on Jan 8. My new insurance covers nearly all types of insu… --- ## [Powder Left?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/powder-left/3469)
**Author:** [@Lilli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lilli)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/powder-left/3469 "2018-02-15T21:21:25Z")
I just inhaled a 4 unit (with my pizza and Arnold Palmer) and afterwards opened it and saw powder still in it. Did I not inhale hard enough or is that normal? I have 147 on Dex with an up arrow so either my timing was of… --- ## [FEV1 test for Affrezza: best method, interpretation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fev1-test-for-affrezza-best-method-interpretation/3412)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fev1-test-for-affrezza-best-method-interpretation/3412 "2018-02-05T16:31:56Z")
I already posted here that I have received our self-test spirometry meter to perform regular FEV1 tests for Afrezza. A few questions for those who have been through the procedure in a lab setting: what are the instruc… --- ## [Using more lately?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-more-lately/3432)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-more-lately/3432 "2018-02-05T04:43:56Z")
Maybe it’s just because I now have the Libre, so I’m seeing BG movement sooner and am more confident giving multiple corrections, but it also does seem like I’m having to use a lot of Afrezza to keep BG relatively in che… --- ## [My spirometry self-test meter for Afrezza arrived](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-spirometry-self-test-meter-for-afrezza-arrived/3411)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-spirometry-self-test-meter-for-afrezza-arrived/3411 "2018-02-04T01:50:24Z")
Here it is: \[Asma1SpirometryTester\_2018-01-31\] It is very easy to use, and measures the PEF and the FEV1: you blow in the tube as hard as you can (the first second is what counts), keep on blowing for 3 seconds, and th… --- ## [Bummed Out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bummed-out/2405)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bummed-out/2405 "2018-02-03T07:35:58Z")
Just got the results of my PFT back from my doc. The results were consistent with mild to moderate asthma responsive to inhaled albuterol. Meaning that Afrezza for me is contraindicated. Maybe I need to talk to @Eric a… --- ## [Afrezza: ever had a low after treatment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618 "2018-01-08T03:18:06Z")
I was fascinated by the other threads’ discussion on being able to take 4Us of Afrrezza to deal with low numbers of carbs (or, I imagine, small corrections). Have you ever had a low because of Afrezza treatment? [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/afrezza/33.md?page=1)