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Insulin degludec for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Tresiba

Insulin degludec has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of Diabetes, Type 2. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 57% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Insulin degludec

  • 0927i...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 9, 2016

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "It controlled my blood sugar, but I gained weight at an alarming weight. 40 lbs in 8 months. Plus my nose was always running, coughing and sinus problems . All this plus exhaustion. Not worth it!!!"

2 / 10
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  • Farme...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 20, 2019

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "I have type 2 diabetes and been on 45 units a day of Tresiba for a year and it has not brought my A1C down. Just has not worked for me."

1 / 10
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  • Georg...
  • June 24, 2016

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Tresiba in three weeks what Lantus 40 units couldn't, lower blood sugar and have me at normal 120-125. Love it."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • William...
  • June 22, 2016

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it."

10 / 10
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  • Cliff...
  • April 3, 2017

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "This medicine has dropped my blood sugar almost 100 points vs same dose of another long acting insulin."

8 / 10
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  • Lonwood
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 16, 2017

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "I've been on Tresiba for about 2 months however 9 days ago started with horrible diarrhea Lower abdominal pain nausea with vomiting my doctor wants me to stay on this stuff "

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  • maefc...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 18, 2017

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "This medicine is not for me it swells my face and hands unbelievable"

1 / 10
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  • Ray
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 7, 2018

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "I was on this medication for a little over a month. I began itching shortly after I started it. It controlled my sugar...but I have nearly went crazy itching!"

3 / 10
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  • teres...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 6, 2016

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Went straight to emergency room everything violently left my body within seconds of injection"

1 / 10
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  • Rjgna...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 5, 2017

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "My blood sugar has dropped and stabiluzed with Tresiba. I had a reading of 91 before coffee yesterday. I feel better and think this is a great breakthrough for me."

10 / 10
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  • suspet
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 13, 2016

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Effective in reducing blood sugar level for 5 to 8 hours."

7 / 10
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  • Barb
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 2, 2021

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "I had gas, bloating and water diarrhea. Swelled to size 8 wide shoe from 6.5. Hungry all the time. Lost 6 lbs in 48 hours from loss of fluids"

1 / 10
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  • Saab
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 4, 2019

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Pen for Tresiba is not working, the spring action is too weak, I can't inject the proper units."

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  • Danny
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 5, 2022

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Hasn't really lowered my A1C levels been taking it for 3 years now."

2 / 10
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  • Jovie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 28, 2021

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "This is the second day on this insulin. Woke up and my stomach was bloated, lump in my throat and lethargic with flu like symptoms. Waiting on a call back from my doctor."

1 / 10
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  • dede
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 25, 2018

"This medication is awful for me, itching, cramps, sore legs. I am returning to Levemir. Do not take this medication"

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 31, 2021

Tresiba (insulin degludec) "Tresiba caused my liver enzymes to elevate. I stopped taking it and my liver enzymes are returning to normal. Alt and ast are good too."

2 / 10
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