FDA approves Afrezza for pediatric diabetes patients

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The U.S. FDA has approved Afrezza for children and adolescents with diabetes ages 6 and older. MannKind Corporation held a conference call on May 29, 2026, to discuss the decision.

MannKind Corporation announced the approval during a call led by CEO Michael Castagna. He described the day as a historic moment for the company, the diabetes community, and young patients. Castagna noted that founder Al Mann had long envisioned the treatment reaching children, and the company is fulfilling that goal.

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