Tresiba
(insulin degludec)
Lowers blood sugar.
Our bottom line
Tresiba (insulin degludec) is a long-acting insulin you use once a day for all-day sugar control. It can cause low blood sugar, so make sure you can recognize the signs & symptoms and always have a source of sugar handy.
- Drug class: endocrine
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Injectable insulins are the most effective medicines for controlling your blood sugar.
- Tresiba (insulin degludec) is a long-acting insulin that can be taken once daily and at any time during the day.
- The dose can be adjusted according to your needs.
- Each pen can deliver up to 160 units per injection.
- The pens are good for up to 8 weeks at room temperature.
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What to expect from Tresiba, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Tresiba (insulin degludec) must be injected.
- You have to check your blood sugar every day while on Tresiba (insulin degludec).
- Can cause weight gain (about 4 to 6 pounds).
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Download Fact SheetTresiba (insulin degludec) is a long-acting insulin that breaks down sugars and fats.
- Drug class: endocrine
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
Dosage forms
- Injection
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What to expect when you take Tresiba (insulin degludec) for Improves blood sugar levels
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Common cold
- Headache
- Infection
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions
Side effect rates for Tresiba (insulin degludec)
- Common cold24%24%
- Upper respiratory tract infection12%12%
- Headache12%12%
- Sinus infection5%5%
- Stomach flu5%5%
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Risks and Warnings for Tresiba (insulin degludec)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Insulin dose too high
- › Use of other blood sugar lowering medicines
- › Poor injection techniques
- › Kidney damage
- › Liver damage
Tresiba (insulin degludec) can cause hypoglecmia or very low blood sugar. This is life-threatening. Your doctor will find the right dose to control your blood sugar, but does not cause it to become too low. Talk to your doctor about the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, and how to treat it. You should also keep a log of your daily blood sugar levels to see how your body reacts to Tresiba (insulin degludec).
Common concerns from people taking Tresiba (insulin degludec)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Each pen can deliver up to 160 units per injection.
- Can cause weight gain.
- Can cause weight gain (about 4 to 6 pounds).