Afrezza is a rapid-acting inhaled insulin to be administered prior to meals or within 20 minutes of starting a meal. It is not a substitute for long-acting insulin and must be used in combination with long-acting insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes. It is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis or in patients who smoke or who have chronic lung disease.
U.S. FDA Approves Inhaled Insulin: What Medical Professionals Need to Know
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