Inhaler

[j_madan]

I am on novarapid (three times)and lantus (once a day)
Can I use inhaler insulin (one time) with novarapid as well I mean two times novarapid and one time inhaler.
Please suggest is it possible to use inhaler and novarapid same time.

 

[MeiChanski]

Hello, welcome!
I think it's best to ask your diabetes team, I don't think there are that many type 1s on insulin inhaler. So I don't know who to tag to ask.

 

[mentat]

Yes you can. I sometimes take both Afrezza and NovoRapid in a single meal. I call it a "hybrid bolus". The Afrezza takes care of the initial spike and the NovoRapid takes care of the next few hours of digestion.

I have heard of concerns that doing this increases the likelihood of anti-insulin antibodies, which can slow down the action of insulin over time, but personally it does a great job for me.

 

[Goonergal]

@j_madan

Going by your question it sounds like the combination of insulin you’re suggesting hasn’t been formally prescribed. In those circumstances I think it best that you consult with your diabetes team before proceeding.

 

[j_madan]

Thanks for information