Tresiba User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Iha...
• 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 doctor's advising. First batch was okay. 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)."

• Lon...
• 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 3 am night after night. Not so with Tresiba. After 45 years of being a type 1 diabetic, I am very happy that I decided to try this...so far. By the way, the flash glucose monitoring I highly recommend too. My HgA1c went from 7.8 to 6.8 in just over 6 months because 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 two products."

• Dad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I am having huge problems with this new insulin. My doctor told me it was a new “miracle” long-acting insulin. I was very excited to try it! I’ve been using it for about 4 weeks with terrible results. I feel like I have no long-acting insulin in my body. My glucose readings are all over the place, and if I go to bed with levels of 6-8, I wake up, they are 18-20. This means I start my day in a terrible mood and feeling horrible. I started at 20 units and now at 28 units daily with no difference. I have an appointment soon and going to ask if I can just go back to Lantus or Toujeo. My glucose got so high one day that it was off the chart and couldn’t give a number, just said “high.” Very disappointed and do not recommend this product!!"

• Ser...
• 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."

• Lib...
• 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 a while 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."

• Izz...
• 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 diarrhea 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 breathless 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, it looks like another switch will be necessary. Just hoping I’ll start to feel remotely normal soon!!"

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

For Diabetes, Type 1 "It's an ok insulin for sugar control, and to each their own. I had a problem with higher morning numbers than when on Levemir, but it did work more through the daytime hours than Levemir. My main problem was not being able to sleep throughout 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 Levemir, I only used the bathroom once through 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."

• Hal...
• 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."

• Gol...
• 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 of 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 man's pump - however!... However, I experienced all the worst symptoms like headaches, foggy brain, flu/cold-like symptoms (honestly, I attributed it to my running around like a 20-year-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 doctor's 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 be assigned to type 2's only because they seem to have better luck than type 1's are on this brand."

• Vol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been a diabetic for 51 years. I used Lantus as my bedtime insulin and Novolog on a sliding scale for meals. I was taken off Lantus by my endo and replaced it with Tresiba. The first day, I noticed dizziness, the second day it was worse. On the third day, I can't walk across a room, for I am going sideways. I am so sick, for I feel like I am on a merry-go-round nonstop. My blood sugar dropped to 25 this morning, and with the dizziness and this, I was in bad shape! Back to my Lantus I go, and Tresiba is in the trash where it belongs!"

• 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 switched from Levemir to Tresiba, as recommended by my endo, to see if my lows would minimize during physical activity and keep me level. Unfortunately, my sugars stayed somewhat high, 200-250 mg/dL, for the two months I was on Tresiba, and I developed a rash in my lower back that was gradually getting worse. My endo said she never encountered anyone with a rash not at the injection site, but if I felt more comfortable, then to switch back to Levemir. I also developed these dry, white patches on my skin. Again, my endo wouldn't say it was related to Tresiba but advised 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."

• Mpa...
• January 20, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "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 Novolog. 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."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

• Joh...
• 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 of 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. The doctor found nothing wrong. I also had an MRI done later last summer in which I had to drink a dye. Once again, nothing was found wrong. In June of this year, I had an upper endoscopy, and once again, nothing was found. I feel like my stomach is going to explode. I feel nauseous, however, I have never thrown up. Just wondering if anyone else has had these problems."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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 the 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."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "My insurance dropped Basaglar, so my doctor put me on Tresiba. I guess it's a little better than Basaglar, which is not saying much. I've never had as good control of my blood glucose levels since insurance dropped Lantus. Personally, I think all of these man-made insulins have their limitations. If your body is already resistant to your own insulin, I'm pretty sure a man-made one won't be much better. I'm trying to go in a different direction and avoid the rabbit hole of more and more insulin. At least Tresiba has better overlap coverage, which does seem to work better overnight."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 1 "Very, very happy. Only one shot a day, and 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 the morning, and 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."

• Sul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor prescribed this insulin called 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)."

• Kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been a diabetic for 15 years, during which time there were periods I was diet-only controlled, other times on oral meds. Last year, while on oral meds, I began to experience blood sugars of 500-700+ daily. My doctor changed dosage, added additional oral meds, and started me on Lantus, but I remained uncontrolled, leading to hospitalizations and numerous ER trips for IV insulin. I switched endocrinologists and was prescribed Tresiba along with the lowest dose of Ozempic. Within 4 weeks, my blood sugars were stable. I experienced some headaches, fatigue, and dizziness in the first few weeks, which I contributed more to my body adjusting to the blood sugar dropping, but it could have been due to Tresiba. Tresiba was a lifesaver for me! My A1C is now 5.7, and I have had no hospitalizations or ER trips since I started it 8 months ago."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I've been a type 1 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 every day 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 appointment soon. Luck!"

• PA-...
• 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 train wreck. 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 kickbacks to market this."

• Typ...
• 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 every 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, Levemir, Lantus, or Humalog 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."

• seb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 11, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 10 years ago, found through routine bloodwork. I was immediately put on mealtime insulin, but we discovered very quickly that I am extremely sensitive to insulin. About 4-5 years ago, I was put on Tresiba. I was only using 5 units a day, but went up to about 8 about 3 weeks ago. I've been feeling terrible lately, so I thought back and realized very slowly I was getting progressively worse and worse with the way I felt. My side effects have been: some form of a headache every night from slight to debilitating; horrible joint pain, mainly in my fingers and toes; itchy, congested ears; hoarse voice; blurry bad vision; depression; constant fatigue; zero libido (I'm a female); all over the place readings for no apparent reason; high fasting numbers; and more. Also, my A1C over the years keeps creeping up and up and up. I just switched back to a sulfonylurea, I'm so thankful! I wanted to share to let people know these things aren't just in their head!"