Adults with type 1 diabetes may benefit
from Afrezza®, the only ultra rapid-acting
inhaled insulin. Learn more about type 1
diabetes and how Afrezza® can help you.
What is type 1 diabetes and how do you get it?
In type 1 diabetes, your pancreas doesn’t make insulin or makes very little insulin, which is necessary for your body to be able to process glucose. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood glucose enter cells to be used for energy. Because people with type 1 diabetes cannot process glucose, glucose remains in the bloodstream causing high blood sugar levels.
The cause of type 1 diabetes isn’t fully understood, but it is most likely to occur due to an autoimmune reaction that destroys the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, but there are ways to manage your diabetes.
What are the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
Common symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, feeling thirsty, increased hunger, blurry vision, unexplained weight loss, slow healing sores or cuts, and fatigue.
How is type 1 diabetes treated?
There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, but it is treatable with insulin and blood glucose monitoring. Because the pancreas can no longer make insulin, people with type 1 diabetes require insulin therapy, as part of their diabetes treatment plan.
Do I need to take insulin for the rest of my life?
People with type 1 diabetes must use insulin for life due to their bodies’ inability to produce insulin. Without insulin, glucose stays in the bloodstream causing blood glucose levels to rise. Left untreated, longstanding high blood sugar leads to complications like kidney, eye, and heart disease.
Do I need to monitor my blood sugar even if I feel fine?
Yes. Symptoms of diabetes can be mild and go unnoticed. While you may feel fine, you may reach dangerously high or low levels of blood glucose before the onset of symptoms.
What can I eat with type 1 diabetes?
A meal plan can help you manage your diabetes. It is recommended to follow a balanced diet and limit high fat, high sodium, and high carb foods. Meal plans commonly include vegetables, fruit, healthy proteins, heart-healthy fats, and whole grains and starches.
How can I prevent my blood sugar levels from spiking after eating?
Eating a balanced meal that isn’t heavily carb-based will keep your blood sugar from rising. In addition, taking Afrezza® as a mealtime insulin can help reduce post meal hyperglycemia due to its fast onset.
Should I consider using an insulin inhaler or injectable insulin for my diabetes?
With type 1 diabetes, you will need to take insulin daily. Both basal and mealtime insulin are a required part of your treatment. Afrezza® is intended to act as a mealtime insulin and must be used with a basal insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Will I need other medication in addition to Afrezza?
For people with type 1 diabetes, a basal, or “background” insulin is necessary to provide your cells with a continuous supply of glucose. This is necessary to keep your blood glucose levels consistent throughout the day. Because Afrezza® is a rapid-acting insulin, it is best used as a mealtime insulin and an add-on to your basal insulin.
Are my children at risk of getting diabetes if I have it?
Yes, but the risk of diabetes varies with gender, age, and other health factors. The exact causes of type 1 diabetes are still unknown, but genetics is believed to play a role.
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AFREZZA is a man-made insulin that is breathed-in through your lungs (inhaled) and is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus.
What is the most important information I should know about AFREZZA? AFREZZA can cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden lung problems (bronchospasms). In a study, some AFREZZA-treated patients with asthma, whose asthma medication was temporarily withheld, experienced sudden lung problems. 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®?”
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 are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Please See Full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, Medication Guide and Instructions for Use for AFREZZA.
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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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