There are many blood sugar medications
available for those with type 1 or type 2
diabetes. Learn more about how Afrezza®
can help manage blood sugar at mealtime.
How does Afrezza® help me manage my blood sugar?
Blood sugar is managed with a treatment plan put together by you and your doctor. It may consist of oral medications and/or insulin. Insulins vary by the time of their onset and duration – some are used for all-day coverage, and others are used just to cover mealtime spikes in blood sugar. Afrezza® manages your blood sugar at mealtime. Afrezza® is taken at the beginning of your meal. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugar should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels.
How do I check my blood sugar?
People with diabetes need to check their blood sugar regularly. There are several ways to go about doing this including pricking your finger and testing with a meter, or using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM).
What does it feel like to have low blood sugar?
While there is a wide range of symptoms a person may experience, the most common symptoms of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia are dizziness, sweating, hunger, weakness, nervousness and trouble concentrating.
What can I do to control my blood sugar when it’s high?
One way to control blood sugar levels when they get too high is to take an ultra rapid-acting insulin such as Afrezza®. Other methods that may be helpful in keeping your blood sugar levels on track include exercising and eating a consistent diet.
What are the symptoms of low blood sugar?
Some common symptoms of low blood sugar are fatigue, hunger, sweating, and shakiness. Everyone is different, and some may experience anxiety and/or irritability.
What is normal blood sugar range?
What blood sugar medications are available?
There are many blood sugar medications available for those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is best to consult with your doctor about which medication is right for you.
When does blood sugar spike?
Blood sugar levels fluctuate all day long. For people with diabetes, spikes occur when sugar builds up in the bloodstream due to their body’s inability to properly use glucose or due to not enough insulin. When blood sugar spikes, symptoms of fatigue, thirst, headache, or blurred vision may occur.
How do I monitor my blood sugar?
Use a blood sugar meter (also called a glucometer) or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to check your blood sugar. A blood sugar meter measures the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip. A CGM uses a sensor inserted under the skin to measure your blood sugar every few minutes.
How do I manage my blood glucose?
Staying within normal blood sugar levels is extremely important for mood, energy, and your health. Outside of blood sugar management medications there are basic lifestyle choices that can help manage blood glucose.
Why is my blood glucose high?
Many things can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), including being sick, being stressed, eating more than planned or not giving yourself enough insulin. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to long-term, serious health problems.1
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Important Safety Information for Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder
Afrezza® can cause serious side effects, including: Sudden lung problems (bronchospasms). Do not use Afrezza® if you have long-term (chronic) lung problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Before starting Afrezza®, your healthcare provider will give you a breathing test to check how your lungs are working.
What is the most important information I should know about Afrezza®?
Afrezza® can cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden lung problems (bronchospasms). Do not use Afrezza® if you have long-term (chronic) lung problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Before starting Afrezza®, your healthcare provider will give you a breathing test to check how your lungs are working.
Do not use Afrezza® if you:
Before using Afrezza®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
Before you start using Afrezza®, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
While using Afrezza® do not:
Afrezza® may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including:
See “What is the most important information I should know about Afrezza®?” at the top of this page.
Treatment with TZDs and Afrezza® may need to be changed or stopped by your healthcare provider if you have new or worse heart failure.
Get emergency medical help if you have:
• Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, confusion.
The most common side effects of Afrezza® include:
These are not all the possible side effects of Afrezza®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Active ingredient: human insulin
Inactive ingredients: fumaryl diketopiperazine, polysorbate 80
General information about the safe and effective use of Afrezza®.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Afrezza® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Afrezza® to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Afrezza®. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Afrezza® that is written for health professionals.
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With the Afrezza® Savings Card, an eligible, commercially-insured patient age 18 years and older can receive this Copay Offer, see details below.
If coverage for Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is approved by the patient’s health plan, a patient can qualify for the Copay Offer and pay as little as $35 per fill (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. Maximum limits apply. See full Terms and Conditions below.
By participating in the Afrezza Savings Card program, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient, age 18 years or older, and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer, as described in further detail below.
Terms and Conditions for Copay Offer: Pay as little as $35 for Afrezza® per month, up to a maximum savings of $2000. Patient must be prescribed Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder. Patient will pay as little as $35 per month (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. The Copay Offer applies to patient out-of-pocket costs, including deductible, co-insurance, and copayments for Afrezza. Patient is responsible for the first $35 and any costs above the maximum benefit limit. Available if patient is commercially insured and 18 years or older. This offer is not valid if patient is receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), or TRICARE or where prohibited by law. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any such federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use this offer and patient must call 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399 to discontinue participation. Patient may not seek reimbursement for value received from this offer from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. Other restrictions may apply. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. This is not health insurance. If you become aware that your health plan or pharmacy benefit manager does not allow the use of manufacturer copay support as part of your health plan design, you agree to comply with your obligations, if any, to disclose your use of the card to your insurer. Offer benefits will reset annually; on-going participation may require periodic re-enrollment. Valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US territories.
Maximum Quantities Allowed Under Copay Offer:
NDC 47918-0874-90, 47918-0878-90; NDC 47918-0891-90:
Max 810 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
NDCs 47918-0880-18; NDC 47918-0902-18; NDC 47918-0898-18:
Max 1,620 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
For additional questions regarding program benefits, terms, conditions or participation requirements, please contact 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399.
With the Afrezza® Savings Card, an eligible, commercially-insured patient age 18 years and older can receive this Copay Offer, see details below.
If coverage for Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is approved by the patient’s health plan, a patient can qualify for the Copay Offer and pay as little as $35 per fill (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. Maximum limits apply. See full Terms and Conditions below.
By participating in the Afrezza Savings Card program, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient, age 18 years or older, and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer, as described in further detail below.
Terms and Conditions for Copay Offer: Pay as little as $35 for Afrezza® per month, up to a maximum savings of $2000. Patient must be prescribed Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder. Patient will pay as little as $35 per month (saving as much as $2000 per month), up to a maximum of 12 fills annually. The Copay Offer applies to patient out-of-pocket costs, including deductible, co-insurance, and copayments for Afrezza. Patient is responsible for the first $35 and any costs above the maximum benefit limit. Available if patient is commercially insured and 18 years or older. This offer is not valid if patient is receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), or TRICARE or where prohibited by law. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any such federal-, state-, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use this offer and patient must call 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399 to discontinue participation. Patient may not seek reimbursement for value received from this offer from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. Other restrictions may apply. This offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. This is not health insurance. If you become aware that your health plan or pharmacy benefit manager does not allow the use of manufacturer copay support as part of your health plan design, you agree to comply with your obligations, if any, to disclose your use of the card to your insurer. Offer benefits will reset annually; on-going participation may require periodic re-enrollment. Valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US territories.
Maximum Quantities Allowed Under Copay Offer:
NDC 47918-0874-90, 47918-0878-90; NDC 47918-0891-90:
Max 810 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
NDCs 47918-0880-18; NDC 47918-0902-18; NDC 47918-0898-18:
Max 1,620 cartridges/ 90 Day Supply
For additional questions regarding program benefits, terms, conditions or participation requirements, please contact 1-844-3AFREZZA / 1-844-323-7399.
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