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8. The insulin inhaler that eliminates mealtime injections
Afrezza is a mealtime insulin inhaler that is designed to help control blood sugar spikes and lower A1C levels.
Insulin enters the bloodstream through the lungs when Afrezza is inhaled. It reaches maximum insulin levels in 12 to 15 minutes and remains active for up to 3 hours.
While it does help with blood sugar levels during and after a meal, it is not intended to be used as a replacement for long-acting insulin. Afrezza still has to be used with long-acting insulin in people who have Type 1 diabetes.
Afrezza is the only FDA-approved inhaled insulin that helps control blood sugar at mealtime.
