Tresiba ® FlexTouch ® is compatible with all universal fit needles. We recommend NovoTwist ®, NovoFine ®, and NovoFine ® Plus needles, including NovoFine ® Autocover ®. Do not reuse or share your needles with other people.
What is a good alternative to Tresiba?
What is a good alternative to tresiba? You may want to talk to your doctor about other long-acting insulins like Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo and Levemir. While the retail prices of these alternatives may not be significantly less expensive than Tresiba, depending on your insurance coverage, some might cost less under your plan.
Which pen needles fit Tresiba?
Tresiba ® FlexTouch ® is recommended for use with NovoFine ® Plus 32G Tip, one of the shortest, thinnest needles available. Tresiba ® FlexTouch ® pen lasts 8 weeks once opened—twice as long as other long-acting insulin pens, which last only 4 weeks.
How long does it take for Tresiba to start working?
Tresiba (insulin degludec) is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Tresiba is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Can you take Tresiba twice a day?
You shouldn’t use Tresiba twice per day unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so. Tresiba contains the active drug insulin degludec. Insulin degludec is what’s known as a basal...
What needles go with Tresiba pen?
Tresiba® FlexTouch® at a glance Tresiba® FlexTouch® is recommended for use with NovoFine® Plus 32G Tip, one of the shortest, thinnest needles available.
Do you need needles for Tresiba?
TRESIBA® 100 units/mL: Your pen is a pre-filled dial-a-dose insulin pen containing 300 units of insulin. You can select a maximum of 80 units per dose, in steps of 1 unit. Your pen is designed to be used with NovoTwist®, NovoFine® or NovoFine® Plus single-use disposable needles up to a length of 8 mm.
Does Tresiba come with pen needles?
Tresiba comes in a pre-filled pen (FlexTouch) designed to be used with NovoFine or NovoTwist injection needles. – The 100 units/mL pre-filled pen delivers 1–80 units in steps of 1 unit.
How do you administer Tresiba injections?
4:0713:52Instructions For Using Tresiba® FlexTouch® U-100 ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp press and hold in the dose. Button until the dose counter shows zero the zero must line up withMoreUp press and hold in the dose. Button until the dose counter shows zero the zero must line up with the dose pointer a drop of insulin should be seen at the needle.
How often should I change the needle on my insulin pen?
Pen needles screw onto the top of an insulin pen. It's good practice to change your needle after each injection or at least once daily. Fresh, sharp needles mean shots that are less painful.
How many pens come in a box of Tresiba 200?
100 units/milliliter (U-100): Tresiba® FlexTouch® (5 pens/pack) 200 units/milliliter (U-200): Tresiba® FlexTouch® (3 pens/pack)
What is the difference between u100 and u200 Tresiba?
The U-100 pen has a maximum dose of 80 units per injection and is dosed in 1-unit increments. The U-200 pen has a maximum dose of 160 units per injection and is dosed in 2-unit increments. The U-100 vial holds a volume of 10 mL.
How much is a Tresiba pen?
Tresiba® is presented as a clear and colourless solution for injection in a pre-filled pen (600 units per 3 mL).
Is 50 units of Tresiba a lot?
Your doctor will continue to adjust your dosage as needed until your blood sugar levels are within a healthy range. Below is a Tresiba dosage chart for treating type 1 diabetes. * For example, if your doctor prescribes a total daily insulin dose of 50 units, your Tresiba dosage will be 17 units to 25 units each day.
Is 10 units of Tresiba a lot?
The recommended starting dose of TRESIBA in insulin naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 10 units once daily.
How do you administer degludec?
6:1113:52Tresiba® FlexTouch® (insulin degludec injection) 100 U/mLYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipChoose your injection site and wipe the skin with an alcohol swab. Let the injection site dry beforeMoreChoose your injection site and wipe the skin with an alcohol swab. Let the injection site dry before you inject your dose. Insert the needle into your. Skin. Make sure you concede the dose counter.
How do you give insulin degludec?
You can inject your insulin degludec in your upper arm, thigh, or stomach area. Never inject insulin degludec into a vein or muscle. Change (rotate) the injection site within the chosen area with each dose; try to avoid injecting the same site more often than once every 1 to 2 weeks.
Before Taking This Medicine
You should not use Tresiba if you are allergic to insulin degludec, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).To make sure...
How Should I Use Tresiba?
Use Tresiba exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller a...
Tresiba Dosing Information
Usual Adult Dose of Tresiba for Diabetes Type 1:Dose should be individualized based on clinical response; this basal insulin should be used in regi...
What Happens If I Miss A Dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Then continue your regular dosing schedule, allowing at least 8 hours to pass between doses. Do not us...
What Happens If I Overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Insulin overdose can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia. Symptoms...
What Should I Avoid While Using Tresiba?
Insulin can cause low blood sugar. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.Avoid medication errors by...
What Other Drugs Will Affect Tresiba?
Many other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of insulin. Some drugs can also cause you...
Warnings and Precautions
Never Share a Tresiba® FlexTouch® Pen, Needle, or Syringe Between Patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using Tresiba ® vials should never share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions commonly associated with Tresiba ® are hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, edema, and weight gain
Drug Interactions
Drugs that may increase the risk of hypoglycemia: antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Warnings and Precautions
Never Share a Tresiba® FlexTouch® Pen, Needle, or Syringe Between Patients, even if the needle is changed. Patients using Tresiba ® vials should never share needles or syringes with another person. Sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens
Drug Interactions
Drugs that may increase the risk of hypoglycemia: antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
1. How it works
Tresiba is a brand name for a type of ultra long-acting insulin called insulin degludec.
2. Upsides
Ultra-long acting. Lasts for at least 42 hours which means it can be dosed once a day, at any time of the day.
3. Downsides
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:
4. Bottom Line
Tresiba contains insulin degludec, an ultra-long acting insulin that starts to work 60 minutes after administration and keeps working for up to 42 hours. Tresiba is approved for use in adults and children over the age of one with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
5. Tips
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of insulin before you start using Tresiba.
6. Response and effectiveness
Trials have shown that Tresiba is just as effective as Lantus and Levemir at achieving blood glucose control and lowering HbA1c levels.
7. Interactions
Medicines that interact with Tresiba may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works for, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Tresiba. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does.
Overview
If you have diabetes, your doctor might suggest Tresiba (insulin degludec) as a treatment option for you.
What should be done in case of overdose?
Don’t use more Tresiba than your doctor prescribes. Using more than this can lead to serious side effects.
What factors can affect my dosage?
The dosage of Tresiba you’re prescribed may depend on several factors. These include:
How is Tresiba used?
Tresiba is injected under the skin of your arm, belly, or thigh. With each dose, be sure to rotate injection sites. This helps prevent problems such as lumpy, pitted, or thickened skin that can happen if the drug is injected into the same location over and over.
What if I miss a dose?
If you forget to inject a dose of Tresiba, inject your missed dose as soon as you remember. Just make sure that each dose of Tresiba is separated by at least 8 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Tresiba and Lantus have some similarities, but their dosages may be different.
What should I ask my doctor?
Tresiba is used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
