Case Reports: Practical Use of Pulmonary Inhaled (Technosphere) Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Pregnancy
Limitations in current insulin formulations contribute to suboptimal glycemic control and increased risks of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Afrezza® with Technosphere® inhaled insulin (TI) offers a novel therapeutic option with a rapid pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile, addressing challenges associated with injectable insulin therapies. This article presents case reports that illustrate the clinical applications of TI across diverse patient populations, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes (T2D), pregnancy complicated by T2D, and exercise-related glycemic management.
Authors
- Michael C. Riddell
- Irl B. Hirsch
- Amy M. Valent
- Thomas C. Blevins
Institutions
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- York University (CA)
- University of Washington Medical Center (US)
- Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15209156251412813
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 36.44