Afrezza User Reviews & Ratings

• Bre...
• December 16, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Afrezza is truly a remarkable therapy. My levels are flat, my postprandial highs are done away with. It seems to mimic the pancreas and gets into my system fast and expires within an hour. My energy levels increased, I use it with my basal insulin, and I have never felt as healthy in my life. I have better feelings in my hands and feet too, which was unexpected but welcome. I am based in the UK currently and cannot get it here. This is a huge disappointment as injectable insulin is so inferior."

• Rob...
• January 22, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "My doctor was reluctant to switch me from Humalog to Afrezza but did after I insisted I wanted to try inhaling over scaring myself 4 times a day. After a simple spirometer blow test, I got the green light. I learned to take my inhalation literally right before eating because Afrezza works that well. My doctor said it's because my body does not need to break down the zinc first. After using Afrezza for 4 months, I can honestly say this has transformed my life. I carry it with me so discreetly, no more going to dirty bathrooms to inject myself if on a date. My A1C has dropped from 8.4 to 7.1, and I lost 12 lbs. My doctor says simply because I'm finally in control. Thank you Afrezza! I still have to take 12u of Lantus at bedtime, but that's easy."

• Mic...
• August 18, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I'm impressed with the change I have seen since using Afrezza. I have been using it for about 4 months. I dropped my basal dose down, and I feel 30 years younger. I used to get frequent highs and lows before, I often felt scatterbrained and/or sluggish, and now that's gone! I used to have bad erectile dysfunction, I won't get into the details, but since starting Afrezza, I haven't had any problems anymore. I feel better than I have in years. You take for granted that it's normal to feel that way until you don't anymore. I wouldn't give this stuff up for a million dollars."

• Vik...
• June 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Those who are complaining that this is not working are likely Afrezza's competitors. I'm 6 ft, 170 lbs well and reasonably fit. I've genetic type-2 diabetes (every male member in my family has it). Was on metformin, but my body started to develop resistance towards the drug. I hate needles, so Afrezza was a godsend for me. I took a simple spirometric test and was prescribed the drug. This drug is phenomenal. One cartridge is 4 u, I typically need 4 u along with regular food, and I'm all set. Blood sugar is within normal levels within the next 90 mins. Please don't spread bad news if you are a competitor. You are playing with people's lives here."

• Ari...
• May 4, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I just started Afrezza, my PCP recommended it. Honestly, Afrezza saved my life, again, mentally and physically. I am now able to control my A1c levels without the stress of multiple injections. Thank you, J."

• dog...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Think Afrezza works great. Only been on it two months. My CGM says average blood is at 130, compared to 160. I would say it would be better if I timed it better. Only knock would be overnight when you eat things that are fatty, takes a lot longer to break down. Have to take 2 doses overnight to lower it down. When I say lower, it's at 198 steady. Haven't had a BG over 220 in 2 months."

• FDi...
• October 10, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "There is no medication that will work with 100% accuracy. And this one is the same, I truly hate needles, and this has definitely helped me to keep my levels normal with less poking at my skin. You have no idea how hard it is to have diabetes and hate injections."

• J M...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I feel great since starting Afrezza three months ago. You get so used to the lows and the brain fog from high doses of the long-acting injections that you forget what it feels like to feel normal. I cut down my basal, and now I only get what I need. I haven't had a low or even felt one coming on in months. I've lost 5 lbs and got back the stamina I had 20 years ago. Starting Afrezza changed my life."

• Q92...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have used different insulins over my 26 years, started with MDI, then the pump, added Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). Now, the combination of pump, CGM, and Afrezza, I really feel like control is within reach. Only been using Afrezza for a couple of weeks, but the control, immediate onset, and predictability are very encouraging. Part of the learning curve I wasn't prepared for was the quick fall-off, now, I split dosing between liquid and inhaled insulin. I thought closed loop was the next best thing for T1Ds-that was before. Now Afrezza will be part of my regular regime, just need to get my insurance to agree!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I can understand some of the confusion people have on this product. From my perspective, it is unusable as the sole source of insulin. It seems negative reviews are trying to do just that. However, if you pair its use with a pump and use it exclusively for corrections and/or carb-heavy meals, it is a huge improvement to the manageability of my type 1 (I imagine most type 1s can relate to those times when you screw up a carb estimate, and it normally takes hours to normalize again. With Afrezza, it is resolved in an hour.)"

• Obe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Middle of the road so far. Agree that this is expensive. I am using it with pump therapy to counter those quick spikes after a meal and combine this with a normal or extended bolus. Overall, A1Cs range from 5.9% - 6.4%, and this is being used to fine-tune."

• KOa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "A bit of a pain as it was not explained properly. Having not been on insulin, I had nothing to compare the dose to. The educator did not explain that after taking the dose to adjust to your optimum number, you also adjust for the food you are about to eat. Whole first month almost a bust. The A1C did go down slightly. They dismissed the issues I raised that involved my throat and convinced me to go another month. Also, not sure they are all quality controlled. Some of the same dose feel like nothing in them. It is confusing and not easy to keep track of how much you used to adjust for every time you eat something. I had a coupon, first month free. Copay after that is $15.00 per pack."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I can't stop coughing. Like, really can't stop coughing for the whole day I take this. I feel like my lungs are filled with powder, which my doctor says they pretty much are. Not using again. It's also really expensive."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 1 "This stuff is almost completely useless. Forget about using it as mealtime insulin. You'll end up using several cartridges spaced 45 minutes to an hour apart to keep your blood sugar from rising out of range. And if you wait too long, your blood sugar will rise to the point that the next dosage becomes completely ineffective. Sometimes, even this doesn't work. Increasing the dosage from 8u to 12u didn't solve the issue at all. The 12u does only as much work as the 8u. As a type 1 diabetic who's suffering from severe lipohypertrophy, this is my second line of defense as a treatment option. Very disappointing that this stuff doesn't work like it claims to."

• Fra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Well, I have been using this with Levemir and before a week ago with Humulin R. This week I completely cut the regular insulin injections and have used only Afrezza, and for the very first time, my sugars are mostly within normal range. This is truly amazing as now, because they are discontinuing Levemir, I'm going on the pump as I cannot use any other basal insulin. I almost don’t want the pump, but I remember the severe cold-like symptoms Tresiba and Lantus gave me. I am astounded at how flat my sugars now are. Caused me no breathing problems. I don’t want to give up Afrezza now that I see how truly wonderful it is. I used to use it maybe one meal every couple of days and was not impressed. Even when I had levels as high as 500, I’d inject regular insulin because I’m so used to it. No more. I’ve only been taking 2 shots a day now-amazing what happens when you completely rid Humalog and regular insulin. Waking up at normal levels, not 530 or so, and to stay normal. Amazing."

• Dal...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 15, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "Excellent! Works very well. You have to figure out how much time before the meal you should take it, which enables you to get the best results. My A1C is now 6.4 and holding there. I have been taking Afrezza since it was first approved."

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Bad and uncomfortable cough. Inconsistent results. Sometimes active after 30 minutes. Sometimes an hour. Drug seems safe short-term but questionable for long-term use. Pharmacy and dealing with uninformed Afrezza reps is whacko."

• Typ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I tried the Afrezza system out, thinking it was going to be great with how fast it works, not having to inject anymore, and not having lows (quotes from the salesperson). How all of those points are so wrong. The product is awful. I had to inhale twice per meal (which means I had to check my blood sugar more often) 2 hours apart. Plus, I still had to inject for my long-acting insulin. Also, before I did my second inhale, my BG's would be in the low 40's 2 hours after I ate, and then 1 hour later my BG's were up in the 300s, since the insulin stays in your body for only 2 hours. My A1C before using it was 6.2, and after 1 month of using Afrezza (not Humalog) went up to 6.7. I highly don't recommend using this product."

• Set...
• December 18, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been on the pump for 21 years. For various reasons, my doctor suggested I try going on Tresiba and Afrezza for the summer, so after discussing it, I gave it a try. Afrezza works great for dropping blood sugars very fast, which was the biggest benefit. However, for the last month or so, I have developed asthma symptoms and am short of breath when I am active. It takes me a long time to catch my breath after moderate activity, and a cough begins as well. I visited my endocrinologist again, and he pulled me off Afrezza immediately. I am hoping the shortness of breath goes away, as I have no prior symptoms of lung problems. If it doesn't go away shortly, I will have to begin using an inhaler. Users, be aware of side effects!!!!!"

• kik...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 10, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I was on it for 7 years. I had severe lows, and my sugars were up and down all day, despite a great A1C. The lack of dosing options was the main problem—the 4, 8, and 12. You don’t have much of a choice. When my blood sugar is marginally high and I give a 4 (lowest dose possible), I often have a severe low, but what other choice did I have? Frustrating. I am now on the pump and am glad I’m not on Afrezza anymore. It was nice to not be attached to a device."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 7, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been a diabetic for over 55 years. Since a transplant of a pancreas is out of the question, this is the best medication since beef or pork insulin to help type 1 diabetics. I want to thank you for continuing to make Afrezza available to me and other type 1 diabetics. I absolutely love Afrezza. I’ve been using it for about 1 year and 4 months. I no longer have the dramatic drop in blood sugars that I had been experiencing since being on “Humulin,” when Humulin was forced upon diabetics in the 1980s. I wish more doctors would prescribe this medication to their type 1 diabetics. My endocrinologist can teach other doctors and endocrinologists how their patients can use this medication instead of multiple daily shots to control their diabetes. I will never, ever go back to Humulin (so-called insulin) again. I only wish Afrezza could be made into a small 2 unit amount. Maybe someday…"

• MJF...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Love this product, it has eliminated after-meal spikes and keeps my Dexcom time in range above 95%. Took several days to figure out the proper dosage and time to take it, but since then, it has been the best thing since going on a pump 20+ years ago."

• Jin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 1 "This afrezza.com/savings-program totally scammers!!! In May 2021, I filled out their questionnaire and was told I was qualified to talk to their online doctor, set up, and waited. Doctor never came on. They did refund me that amount, and when I called, I spoke to customer service, set up a second time. Doctor came on, but he didn't even ask me any questions. All he said was he cannot prescribe Afrezza, then hung up on me, and this company will not refund me. Total scam!!!!"

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 1 "This is a terrible drug, and I caution everyone who is thinking of using it to do research on the FDA website for adverse reactions because I will soon be submitting multiple ones to them. My son is T1 for 24 years now and in the hospital now for brain surgery as a result of his most recent low blood sugar because of using Afrezza, which resulted in severe hypoglycemia, seizures, and brain bleeds as a result of the seizures. This drug is difficult to dose, and most importantly, leaves very little room to catch a declining blood sugar and subsequent severe hypoglycemic reaction. It acts so quickly that by the time you realize you need juice or glucose, you are already seizing. The claim that the body’s natural glycogen will kick in to save you is totally false. I’m not sure how the FDA approved the drug. This is not the first time he is in the hospital for Afrezza hypoglycemia issues either, just the most serious. Please, please save yourself from this drug and do not use it."

• Dav...
• January 14, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Biggest problem is that dosing is too erratic. Can't be dosed like typical injectable insulin. Unusable in my case with a cold or other respiratory infection. Although it saves you an injection, it actually causes more finger pricks as you don't know if you are using a correct dose."