Tresiba User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• LongT...
• October 24, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 1 "It's been a month now using Tresiba and I'm amazed at my results. Especially my overnight blood sugars. I utilize a Freestyle Libre flash blood glucose monitor and when I test in the middle of the night when I go to the washroom and then again when I wake up I can see that the graph is consistently flat throughout the night. I was on twice a day Lantus prior to this and my FGM would show me spiking at around 3am night after night. Not so with Tresiba. After 45 years of being a type 1 diab I am very happy that I decided to try this...so far. BTW the flash glucose monitoring I highly recommend too. My HgA1c went from 7.8 - 6.8 in just over 6 months b/c I can test as much as I want and know exactly what's happening all the time. Amazing advancements in my personal care thanks to these 2 products."

• GeeEL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Switched from Lantus to Toujeo. Same results. Not at goal. Then seas switched to Treseba. Tastings are more or less in the low 100s each and every day. Not fearing hypos like before and feel much better"

• Ihate...
• December 30, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "This insulin is trash! Does not control sugars at all. I was at a1c of 8.2 on Humulin n and regular R taken when required. I know that's not a great number, which is why I switched to Tresiba at my doctors advising. First batch was ok. But the last 2 batches I've used, I've experienced completely out of whack, uncontrolled, unpredictable blood glucose. Actually came here to see if maybe there had been a recall on the drug, because it doesn't seem to be working at all. Is the revenue from the diabetic population not feeding healthcare enough? Need to pump up the economy by creating a bunch of side effects of the disease (which is actually a result of failed drugs big pharma creates)."

• Tpang
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 1 "It an ok insulin for sugar control and to each their own. I had a problem with higher morning numbers than when on Levimeir but it did work more through the daytime hours than Levimeir. My main problem was not being able to sleep through out the night due to CONSTANTLY URINATING ( more than 4-5 times a night!! ) even though my numbers were well within range. My doctor said it couldn't be Tresiba causing this but literally the first night I switched back to Levimeir I only used the bathroom once thru the night and that was even with waking up to a bg of 192! I also had the usual stuff like major weight gain and brain fog. I would honestly never use it again."

• Halra...
• January 12, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I've been on insulin since 1985, most recently Humalog and Lantus, I;ve been taking Tresiba for 6 weeks now, 30 units at bedtime and I almost never use the Humalog unless I eat something high in carbs. It is almost like being off the multiple shots I was on at every meal, I recently got a Dexcom CGM and can monitor my sugars constantly."

• Sulah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My Dr. Prescribed this insulin call Tresiba because my A1C was around 7. I have been taking it about 2 weeks now and I feel horrible . I feel nauseous and my stomach feels bloated. Prior to this I was taking kombiglyze XR for 5 years but it wasn't keeping my a1c down enough , but I didn't have these nasty side effects (only loose stools but that didn't bother me because I can easily get constipated)"

• Liberty...
• May 1, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "My Endo insisted I switch from lantus to tresiba. I was quite stable on lantus and humalog for over 15 years but she said it was better. I've been a diabetic for almost 30 years and so I was very hesitant to switch. I should have listened to myself. The first 3 weeks were okay but not better. Then I started feeling breathless and fatigued. It took me awhile​ to realize it was the tresiba. I switched back to lantus a week ago and I am already feeling better. No more breathlessness or fatigue. My blood sugars were worse on tresiba so it will take a bit to straighten out my a1c. I really should have listened to my gut. Just because it's new doesn't mean it's better."

• Seren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2019

For Diabetes Mellitus "My blood glucose had been hard to control for the last 6 months. Then my endo put me on Tresiba, wow the results are amazing. I am mostly in the 100's now before I was up in the 300's. I was a bit afraid to start it but it was so worth it to have blood glucose under control."

• Volgirl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been a diabetic for 51 yrs. I used Lantus as my bedtime insulin and Novolog on sliding scale for meals. I was taken off Lantus by Endo and replaced it with Tresibia. 1st day I noticed dizziness, 2nd day it was worse on 3rd day I can't walk across a room for I am going side ways. I am so sick for i feel like I am on a merry go round non stop. My BS dropped to 25 this morning and with the dizziness and this I was in a bad shape!!! Back to my Lantus I go and Tresibia is in TRASH where it belongs!!!!!!"

• John...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 26, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been on tresiba since June of 2015. After a couple weeks I adjusted fine to tresiba and love it. However in September of 2015 I began to develop stomach problems. At first I didn't think anything of it, however it has only become worse over time. I had a colonoscopy done in June of 2016. Dr found nothing wrong. Also had a MRI done later last summer in which I had to drink a dye. Once again found nothing wrong. June of this year I had a upper endoscopy and once again nothing was found. I feel like my stomach is going to explode. And I feel nauseous, however have never thrown up. Just wondering if anyone else has had these problems."

• Izzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I’ve been on tresiba for just under a week (made the switch from levemir) and have mixed feelings. Although it’s still early days in terms of fine tuning the dose, I feel like it would probably be a great option in terms of enabling more consistent and lower blood glucose levels. HOWEVER, since day 3 I have felt absolutely dreadful. I have had chronic diarrhoea, that just doesn’t seem to go away. Awful agony stomach pains. I’ve felt exhausted, far beyond what I’ve ever felt before. To the point where I feel like I could sleep 24/7. And I’ve felt breath-less for no reason also. I really want tresiba to be a viable option for me, but unfortunately it looks like it’s the most likely cause of these symptoms. So I’ll be on the phone to my diabetes team tomorrow, looks like another switch will be necessary. Just hoping I’ll start to feel remotely normal soon!!"

• Johnpg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Very very happy. Only one shot a day & this stuff is smooth. Don't have to take as much apidra. Been taking it since 12/6/15 . Already reduced my total insulin intake from 48-50 units to just 40. Only take 30 Tresiba in morning & if blood sugar is 70-100 hardly no need for apidra with my normal breakfast. Probably will slowly come down on Tresiba. This is a breakthrough."

• Goldie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Right before the 4th of July, my Endo had me try the Tresiba insulin. I had been on fast acting prior because of the pumps, so I had nothing to compare this with in terms on results. Tresiba worked very well on getting my sugars in range, and I even had several nights of perfect 117 sugars throughout. This insulin is a poor mans pump - however!... However, I experienced all the worst symptoms like headaches, foggy brains flu/cold like symptoms (honestly, I attributed it to my running around like a 20 years old at age 30) but then the swollen ankles came. Swollen, tender and my skin started feeling on fire. After I realized this was all from my insulin - I called my doctors office and told them to switch me off immediately. Which they did and I switched to Levemir. Here's to hoping it works well. With my review and reading others - I am convinced the Tresiba needs to e assigned to type 2's only because they seem to have better luck then type 1's are on this brand."

• Sky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago at 36 years old. Recently I switch from levemir to tresiba as recommended by my endo to see if my lows will minimize during physical activity and keep me level. Unfortunately, my sugars stayed somewhat high 200-250mg/dL for the two months I was on Tresiba and I developed a rash in my lower back that was gradually getting worst. My endo said she never encounter anyone with a rash not at the injection site but if I felt more comfortable then to switch back to Levemir. I also developed this dry, white patches in my skin. Again my endo wouldn't say it was related to Tresiba but adviced me to go to a dermatologist. I was then told it was lichen sclerosis. I also gained weight on Tresiba. Doctors should be more aware of perhaps lesser known side effects. It seems as though they are completely clueless. Good luck everyone on managing your disease."

• Gene
• January 14, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I take Tresiba 50 units at night for almost 8 months now combine it with Janumet XR 100/ 1000 in the morning and 5 units of Novo Rapid with light carb lunch or 10units with full lunch. I buy all my medicine in the Philippines which is cheaper there. My total MED expense a month is around $ 200 with no RX insurance but just senior citizen discount. Here my co pay for just Januvia for 90 days supply is $800 while in Manila My wife can buy it for $1 a tablet of 100 mg Januvia. So for 90 days she spends only $90 against the $ 800 co pay here in US. Tresiba I heard will cost me $ 750 copay for a 90 days supply in USA another $750 co pay for Novo Rapid. Life is cheaper for diabetics in Philippines."

• Mpayne
• January 20, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have only been taking tresiba for 3 days (43 units in the morning) but my readings are quite a bit lower after meals and I am using less of my novalog. The fluctuation of highs to normal isn't so frequent and is staying more stable and in a healthy range. No nausea, headaches or any side effects. I will say that I tried victoza last year and that stuff was like poison. The nausea and migraines were unbearable. I have never tried Lantus"

• Verac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2023

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have Type 1 Diabetes and found Tresiba did not work as effectively as Levemir. My glucose levels stayed in the 300 range even after a dosage change. I experienced sore muscles, weight gain, general sick feeling, and extreme fatigue. I do not recommend this medication for type 1 diabetes."

• Joyce
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I actually crave sugar and soda, My bones are stiff and hurt and I have never had a good fasting number. I am taking it morning and night even though it lasts 48 hours in my pamphlet, it does not for me. Excessive urine, thirst and diarrhea With bloating and gas."

• Shyll...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 25, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been diabetic since 2001. Was on oral meds till 2007 and then was put on Insulin (Humalog and Lantus). CVS-Caremark stopped covering Lantus and so in March 2017 I switched to Tresiba. My A1C improved dramatically. My last reading was 6.5 which is a number I have not seen in a long time. I also find that taking the shot is easier (I always felt a burn with Lantus). I am glad CVS forced my endo to change my insulin."

• Mia...
• September 22, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "this med is awful for me. I am more out of control than I was on lantus. terrible headaches in the afternoon and evening. my hypo awareness is worse. if it wasn't for my cgm I would probably be in hospital or dead. I think new meds are a great thing, but when your insurance renews in oct - nov people can no longer afford it due to copays ,so they have to change back to a more affordable med and start all over again it's a terrible way to live."

• PA-Cat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I've had Type 1 for nearly 40 years. My endocrinologist recommended Tresiba to replace Lantus. I took it for one month. After 2 days, I saw no changes or improvements in blood glucose levels. As the fourth day approached, I figured the flu was why I had been having blood sugar fluctuations. After a week, I seemed to have stomach issues and nausea for days, and then I had headaches and blurred vision and felt like a trainwreck. After 2 weeks of symptoms, I began to wonder whether I even had the flu. After 3 weeks of symptoms, I decided to read the medical insert thoroughly, only to discover that these flu symptoms, blurred vision and dizziness, and stomach issues were all SIDE EFFECTS. I called the endo office and spoke with a doctor on call, who agreed that maybe I should just switch back to Lantus and see how I felt. I took Lantus that evening and felt better within 12-24 hours. My endo never called me back, so I won't see him again. Maybe he gets kick-backs to market this."

• Typeo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 22, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have had several Tresiba pens that do not work at all and I have to supplement with bolus shots ever 1-2 hours and fast until a new pen takes effect 1-2 days later. I do not know if it is a lot issue or a refrigeration issue during shipping. I store it in a refrigerator within 5 minutes of picking up the chilled insulin from the pharmacy. I have NEVER had an issue similar to this with any other insulin including Lente, NPH, Regular, Novolog, Levimeir, Lantus, or Humilog over the last 44 years."

• Cat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Awful awful awful. I have had diabetes for 35 years and have NEVER felt so unwell on any insulin before. Today is the last day I will take it. Roller coaster sugars, eating to keep up, weight gain, chills and sinus problems, soooo moody, going in the bin tonight, where it belongs."

• Julia...
• August 26, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I've been a Type I diabetic for 14 years and just recently (within the past month) made the switch from Lantus to Tresiba. I have had constant headaches in the afternoons since switching and today is the second time the pen has just stopped working. I will be partially through the injection when the pen stops dispersing the insulin - you can press on the plunger but nothing comes out and the numbers do not go down. Not having insulin when your life depends on it is the scariest feeling in the world."

• BetsyBz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I've been a type1 for 3 years now. My glucose levels haven't been well controlled.My last A1C was 12,the best was an 8. My work hours fluctuate, taking a shot, or eating" at the same time everyday is near impossible. I've just switched from Lantus a few weeks ago, had to cut my dose from 30 to 26. Tresiba is more powerful, causing lows. Not complaining, just a little scary, especially at night. It's trial and error, as the whole "my pancreas stopped making insulin, so I have to manage the "mimic the natural production"" thing. I haven't experienced any side effects, as I've been reading in the thread. Think I have a winner. I have an endo apt soon. Luck!"