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

Brand names: Tresiba

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  • 092...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 9, 2016

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

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  • Sug...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 5, 2020

Insulin degludec "Awful insulin. Do not use."

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  • Far...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 20, 2019

Insulin degludec "I have type 2 diabetes and have 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."

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  • June 24, 2016

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

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  • Wil...
  • June 22, 2016

Insulin degludec "This medicine is the best insulin. So far, it outdoes all the rest. My endo and I love it."

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  • Cli...
  • April 3, 2017

Insulin degludec "This medicine has dropped my blood sugar almost 100 points versus the same dose of another long-acting insulin."

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  • Lon...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 16, 2017

Insulin degludec "I've been on Tresiba for about 2 months, however, 9 days ago, I started with horrible diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, nausea, with vomiting. My doctor wants me to stay on this stuff."

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

Insulin degludec "This medicine is not for me, it swells my face and hands, unbelievable."

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

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 gone crazy itching!"

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  • ter...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 6, 2016

Insulin degludec "Went straight to the emergency room, everything violently left my body within seconds of injection."

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  • Rjg...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 5, 2017

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

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 2, 2021

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

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 13, 2016

Insulin degludec "Effective in reducing blood sugar level for 5 to 8 hours."

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  • Saa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 4, 2019

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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  • Dan...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 5, 2022

Insulin degludec "Hasn't really lowered my A1C levels. Been taking it for 3 years now."

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  • Jov...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 28, 2021

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."

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

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."

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  • ded...
  • 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."

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