A patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has been instructed on administration of insulin,human inhalation (Afrezza).Which of the following statements should be included in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.
A)Administer at beginning of each meal
B)Do not take your Subcut insulin with Afrezza
C)Use the Afrezza inhaler upside down
D)Avoid smoking while taking inhaled insulin
E)Monitor blood glucose every 6 hr,Monitor your weight daily.Afrezza may cause weight loss.

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See Nursing Implications,and Patient/Family Teaching for Insulin,Human Inhalation (Afrezza): Afrezza should be administered at the beginning of each meal.It must be used in combination with subcut long-acting insulin.The inhaler must be level while in use.Patients should not smoke while using Afrezza.Monitor blood glucose every 6 hr.Afrezza may cause weight gain.

A Patient with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Has Been