Tresiba for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Tresiba
- Sug...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 5, 2020
"Awful insulin. Do not use."
- Far...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 20, 2019
"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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Frequently asked questions
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- Geo...
- June 24, 2016
"Tresiba in three weeks what Lantus 40 units couldn't, lower blood sugar and have me at normal 120-125. Love it."
- Wil...
- June 22, 2016
"This medicine is the best insulin. So far, it outdoes all the rest. My endo and I love it."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Cli...
- April 3, 2017
"This medicine has dropped my blood sugar almost 100 points versus the same dose of another long-acting insulin."
- Lon...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 16, 2017
"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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- mae...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 18, 2017
"This medicine is not for me, it swells my face and hands, unbelievable."
- Ray...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 7, 2018
"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!"
- ter...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 6, 2016
"Went straight to the emergency room, everything violently left my body within seconds of injection."
- Rjg...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2017
"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."
- Bar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2021
"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."
- sus...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 13, 2016
"Effective in reducing blood sugar level for 5 to 8 hours."
- Saa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 4, 2019
"Pen for Tresiba is not working, the spring action is too weak, I can't inject the proper units."
- Dan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 5, 2022
"Hasn't really lowered my A1C levels. Been taking it for 3 years now."
- Jov...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 28, 2021
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 31, 2021
"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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"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!!!"