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The only inhaled insulin I can find is Afrezza, and WebMD says: > It's not for diabetes emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). So probably not great
by danudey 5y ago
The only inhaled insulin I can find is Afrezza, and WebMD says:
> It's not for diabetes emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
So probably not great for this. Seems more like something you take during a meal to keep from going hyperglycemic and not something you take when you're having problems.
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/inhaled-insulin https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/inhaled-insulin
- oaktrout 5y agoThis in itself isn't really a mark against Afrezza. DKA is traditionally managed in a hospital setting. I believe WebMD is directed at the consumer and they won't be recommending any insulin for the management of DKA.
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- sithlord 5y agoYou don't treat DKA with insulin, at home at least. DKA usually means you have become super dehydrated, and likely all your blood work will be way out of whack. To be fair, I have only gone into DKA once, when I was diagnosed, so it was certainly an extreme - but, I would guess most people who end up in DKA also have some kind of extreme.