Insulin detemir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Levemir

Insulin detemir has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 74 reviews on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 53% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Insulin detemir

Eva...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 1, 2024

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Levemir has helped me keep my glucose numbers between 87-135 most of the time. If I forget to watch what I'm eating, it may go up to 150-165. I have not had any notable side effects. The shot is very easy and quick to do."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
June 23, 2022

Insulin detemir for Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been using Levemir for 10 years. I have noticed the latest vials with expiration dates of 2024 have a different formula. My blood sugar is running lower than with previous vials. Has anyone else noticed the same?"

5 / 10

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Jak...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 11, 2021

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "I was prescribed Lantus in 2014, my insurance changed it to Basaglar a few years later. With both of those, my A1C average was under 8. My insurance changed my prescription to Levemir in April 2020, and my last 2 test results were 11.0 in June and 11.1 in November. My eating habits haven't changed, nor has my exercise. My doctor increased my dosage by 50%, and my daily numbers are still HIGH. If it isn't that the Levemir is not working, it's a weird coincidence."

1 / 10

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Dma...
February 18, 2011

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been using Levemir for 3 1/2 weeks. My fasting blood sugar went from 208 to 123, and I have lost 9 lbs. It is very easy to use. I feel better than I have in over a year!"

10 / 10

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1st...
January 13, 2016

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "I've just started using Levemir Flextouch. I only use it at bedtime. Morning sugars are 278 or higher. I'm up to 60 units, so I'm concerned."

3 / 10

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typ...
April 21, 2009

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Since I've been using Levemir, I found it to be very rewarding to my cause."

10 / 10

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mau...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 27, 2016

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Very bad joint pain and neuropathy after two weeks."

6 / 10

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LtD...
June 4, 2013

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Has really helped me control my blood sugars."

9 / 10

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Cat...
April 26, 2016

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Levemir caused gas build-up."

5 / 10

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fur...
August 9, 2010

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Insulin is the BEST way to control your blood glucose!"

10 / 10

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Bru...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 21, 2023

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "The Flex Pen was much easier to use than the Flex Touch. I tend to bend the needle trying to inject the insulin with Flex Touch. It now takes 2 hands and much more pressure to inject."

3 / 10

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lar...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 12, 2023

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "The new pen is not user-friendly. It is hard to inject, especially if you have arthritis. Please go back to the push-button style."

2 / 10

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dis...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 19, 2023

Insulin detemir for Diabetes Mellitus "The new Flex pens are not user-friendly, they are very hard to use. I will talk to my doctor about changing to something else!"

2 / 10

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Rik...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 15, 2017

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "I take 50 units a day, and it doesn't work very well for me..."

2 / 10

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Tom...
June 1, 2023

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "The new pens do not work. They move so slowly that I have to repress the trigger for each notch it delivers. I am afraid it is not giving me my dosage. I will have my doctor change my medication."

1 / 10

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Bil...
Taken for 10 years or more
June 14, 2023

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Very difficult to handle and push the plunger. I’m a long-time user, but considering changing to a different product."

3 / 10

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Ano...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 15, 2019

Insulin detemir for Diabetes, Type 1 "Worked great, but after being on it for 3 1/2 months, I started having horrible night sweats as soon as I'd fall asleep!"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 13, 2018

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Suffered from weight gain, diarrhea."

7 / 10

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Cat...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 17, 2022

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Recommendation for Type 2 Diabetes drug, Levemir insulin."

9 / 10

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Sus...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 16, 2021

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "Levemir worked well to control my blood sugar. But I got severe gastroparesis (diagnosed after 4 months of tests and ER visits) from it. I have been off of it for a week and am almost back to normal."

1 / 10

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Dot...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 28, 2021

Insulin detemir for Type 2 Diabetes "I've been using Levemir for a few years. It was my saving grace. I have not had to go past 30 units per day. But I exercise and eat very well."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 14, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "Since using Levemir, my blood sugar has been a lot lower, but I have developed an itchy rash where I inject."

8 / 10

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low...
March 22, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "Levemir takes way too long to lower my sugar level after I eat. It's very good after 6 hours."

5 / 10

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Lil...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 25, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Hasn't really helped me. My A1C is still high, as well as my blood sugars. I am also on Actos for trig, and no help."

2 / 10

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