Could a puff of inhaled insulin stop Exercise-Induced lows in type 1 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06880835

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether inhaled insulin (Afrezza) given with a meal is safer than a standard pump insulin bolus for preventing low blood sugar during exercise afterward. About 30 adults with type 1 diabetes who use automated insulin pumps will complete three exercise sessions in a clinic. The goal is to see if the inhaled insulin leads to fewer episodes of low blood sugar within 90 minutes of starting exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

inhaled technosphere insulin (Afrezza)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a safer way to manage mealtime insulin before exercise, reducing the risk of dangerously low blood sugar.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Inhaled insulin can cause cough or lung irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity type 1 diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus 1

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Louisville

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    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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  • University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • University of Washington

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    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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