Whether you are new to insulin or you’ve been taking it for a while, you may still have questions about how to take Tresiba®. Here you’ll find helpful tips including details on the FlexTouch® insulin pen, storage instructions, and information on traveling with your insulin.
Taking Tresiba®
Taking Tresiba®
Whether you are new to insulin or you’ve been taking it for a while, you may still have questions about how to take Tresiba®. Here you’ll find helpful tips including details on the FlexTouch® insulin pen, storage instructions, and information on traveling with your insulin.
How to take Tresiba®
Watch these videos for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Tresiba® FlexTouch® U-100 and U-200 pens
Get one-on-one live training
For a free training session, please call 1-877-246-8910 to talk to a Diabetes Health Coach from 9 AM to 6 PM (ET) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Tresiba® FlexTouch® at a glance

Tresiba® FlexTouch® is recommended for use with NovoFine® Plus 32G Tip, one of the shortest, thinnest needles available.

Tresiba® FlexTouch® pen lasts 8 weeks once opened—twice as long as other long-acting insulin pens, which last only 4 weeks.

Tresiba® is available in 2 pens. Your health care provider will prescribe the one that is right for you.
Needles are sold separately, will need a prescription, and need to be processed by a pharmacist.
Storage and travel
Storing Tresiba® FlexTouch® and vial
Tresiba® storage before use
- Store unused Tresiba® FlexTouch® pens and vials in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C)
- Do not freeze Tresiba®. Do not use Tresiba® if it has been frozen
- Unopened pens and vials may be used until the expiration date printed on the label, if kept in the refrigerator
Tresiba® storage after use
- Keep at room temperature (below 86°F) or refrigerated for up to 8 weeks
- Keep away from direct heat and light
- Dispose after 8 weeks, even if there is insulin left in the pen or vial
Tresiba® FlexTouch® pen lasts up to 8 weeks once in use if it is refrigerated or kept at room temperature below 86°F away from direct heat and light.
Travel tips

Tresiba® FlexTouch® pens can go almost anywhere, since you can keep it in your pocket, purse, or bag.a
aIn-use Tresiba® can be kept at room temperature (below 86°F), away from direct heat and light, or refrigerated (36°F to 46°F) for up to 8 weeks.

If you’re in a warm climate, remember to keep Tresiba® out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (below 86°F) once in use.

Plan for the unexpected and bring extra supplies with you.
Be prepared with a travel checklist
Tresiba® FlexTouch® or vial
Pen needles or syringes
Blood glucose meter
Test strips
Lancing device and lancets
Alcohol swabs
Glucose tablets
Glucagon kit
Other diabetes medicine
Save on Tresiba®
Lower your co-pay with a Tresiba® savings card
If you have insurance through your employer or private insurance, you may pay as little as $5 per 30-day supply of Tresiba® for up to 24 months and receive a free box of Novo Nordisk needles, if eligible.b,c
bMaximum savings of $150 per 30-day supply. Eligibility and other restrictions apply.
cLimit 1 box of needles per person and maximum savings of $60. Needles are sold separately, will need a prescription, and need to be processed by a pharmacist.
Save on Tresiba®
Lower your co-pay with a Tresiba® savings card
If you have insurance through your employer or private insurance, you may pay as little as $5 per 30-day supply of Tresiba® for up to 24 months and receive a free box of Novo Nordisk needles, if eligible.b,c
bMaximum savings of $150 per 30-day supply. Eligibility and other restrictions apply.
cLimit 1 box of needles per person and maximum savings of $60. Needles are sold separately, will need a prescription, and need to be processed by a pharmacist.
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