WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq:MNKD) focused on the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products for patients with diseases such as diabetes and pulmonary arterial hypertension, today announced that research results from two analyses have been accepted for presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions, June 22-26, 2018 in Orlando, Florida:

  • Improved Postprandial Blood Glucose (PPBG) Excursions with Technosphere Inhaled Insulin Compared with Aspart in T1D Patients – STAT Study” will be an oral presentation
     
  • Improved Time-in-Range (TIR) on Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Technosphere Inhaled Insulin (TI) Compared with Aspart in T1D Patients – STAT Study” will be presented during the scientific poster session

The STAT study (STudy comparing insulin Aspart versus Technosphere insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections) is the first MannKind study to include and prospectively evaluate the use of continuous glucose monitoring with Afrezza therapy.  The dual primary endpoints were assessment of glucose time-in-range as well as post-prandial glucose excursions in the 1-4 hour post-meal period.

“We are very pleased with the opportunity to present the STAT Study results at the 78th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association”, stated Dr. Satish Garg (Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado Denver), senior author and principal investigator of the collaborative multicenter randomized study.

“MannKind welcomes the opportunity to share the results of this collaborative clinical trial and looks forward to pursuing additional analyses to assess the clinical use of Afrezza therapy for mealtime glucose control,” stated David Kendall, MD, Chief Medical Officer of MannKind Corporation.  “We believe that the STAT Study results will offer important insights into ways that individuals with diabetes can potentially improve their experience and outcomes by using mealtime inhaled insulin ’in the moment.‘ Our long-term goal is to establish inhaled human insulin as both a useful option and a potential treatment of choice for those individuals with diabetes requiring mealtime glucose control.”

About MannKind Corporation

MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) focuses on the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products for patients with diseases such as diabetes and pulmonary arterial hypertension. MannKind is currently commercializing Afrezza® (insulin human) inhalation powder, the Company’s first FDA-approved product and the only inhaled rapid-acting mealtime insulin in the United States, where it is available by prescription from pharmacies nationwide. MannKind is headquartered in Westlake Village, California, and has a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Danbury, Connecticut. The Company also employs field sales and medical representatives across the U.S. For further information, visit www.mannkindcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding therapeutic benefits of Technosphere Inhaled Insulin.  Words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intend”, “will”, “goal”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the MannKind’s current expectations.  Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the results of clinical trials and other risks detailed in MannKind’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.  All  forward-looking  statements  are  qualified  in  their  entirety  by  this  cautionary  statement,  and  MannKind undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

MannKind Contact:
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