Switching to Afrezza - Tips from a Diabetes Educator

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Link: diatribe.org/switching-afrezza-inhaled-insulin-tips-diabetes-educator

Article by By Peter Rentzepis

Read expert advice for switching from injected to inhaled mealtime insulin. Learn how to dose during and after meals, who might benefit most from switching, and how to reduce cough if you have one.

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During the STAT trial, multiple participants came back after one week with complaints of coughing. While this cough is generally harmless, it can be inconvenient. Notably, here’s one of many places where Mr. Harmel is such a problem solver! His advice is to either take a sip of water before inhaling or inhale more slowly. He also points users to a video that demonstrates how to put in the cartridge and gently inhale. Another way to think about it is to try to inhale without making any noise. Kelly Close, the editor-in-chief of diaTribe, was elated to hear this advice: “I coughed occasionally when I started Afrezza and it was the reason I stopped – my doctor, Dr. Nancy Bohannon, just called in a new prescription for me!”