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Tresiba® in action

A slow and steady release that works the way the body’s insulin does

Tresiba® in action

A slow and steady release that works the way the body’s insulin does

How Tresiba® works

Once-daily injection

Tresiba® is taken by injection once a day and is available in a vial or the FlexTouch® pen. Once injected, Tresiba® helps the sugar in your blood get into your cells. Sugar provides your cells with energy needed to fuel your body.

Molecular design

The molecular design of Tresiba® allows it to connect like a string of pearls.

Around-the-clock control

Tresiba® releases slow and steady from the ends of its molecular chain for a full 24 hours of blood sugar control with powerful A1C reductions.

Reasons to ask about Tresiba®

Only Tresiba® allows adults to vary their daily dosing interval by 8 to 40 hours, providing around-the-clock control while still maintaining blood sugar control. While taking your insulin at the same time every day is recommended, if you miss or delay your Tresiba® dose, simply take it as soon as you can, then return to your normal dosing schedule. Just be sure to leave at least 8 hours between doses.

Reasons to ask your health care provider about Tresiba®

Covered by most major medical plans

Once-daily dosing

Adjustable daily dose timing for adults

Another reason to ask about Tresiba®

The latest in prefilled insulin pen technology from Novo Nordisk

Tresiba® FlexTouch® pen lasts up to 8 weeks
Once in use, if it is refrigerated or kept at room temperature up to 86°Fa

Accurate dosing to 160 units with Tresiba® U-200

No push-button extension

aOpened (in-use) Tresiba® FlexTouch® should be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]) or kept at room temperature (up to 86°F [30°C]), away from direct heat and light.

Another reason to ask about Tresiba®

The latest in prefilled insulin pen technology from Novo Nordisk

Tresiba® FlexTouch® pen lasts up to 8 weeks
Once in use, if it is refrigerated or kept at room temperature below 86°Fa

Accurate dosing to 160 units with Tresiba® U-200

No push-button extension

aOpened (in-use) Tresiba® FlexTouch® should be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]) or kept at room temperature (up to 86°F [30°C]), away from direct heat and light.

What to know about low blood sugar

The goal of any diabetes treatment is to lower blood sugar. However, it is possible for your blood sugar to drop too low. Ask your health care provider what blood sugar level is considered low for you.

If you are taking insulin, you should know the symptoms of low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia):

  • Sweaty
  • Hungry
  • Confused
  • Shaky
  • Lightheaded
  • Dizzy
  • Sleepy
  • Nervous

Learn more about hypoglycemia with this downloadable fact sheet.

These are not all the possible symptoms of low blood sugar. Talk to your health care provider to get a complete list of symptoms.

Severe low blood sugar

If these symptoms go untreated, low blood sugar can become severe. People having a severe low blood sugar episode (or severe hypoglycemia) may require assistance from another person for recovery. Severe low blood sugar may lead to seizures and loss of consciousness.

Do you have type 1 diabetes?

Get more information on Tresiba® and managing type 1 diabetes.

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Start a conversation about Tresiba®

Here are some questions to ask your health care provider when you discuss Tresiba®.

Tresiba® questions for my doctor - 1

What is my blood sugar (A1C) now, and what A1C should I aim for?

Tresiba® questions for my doctor - 2

How does the cost of Tresiba® compare to my current long-acting insulin?

Tresiba® questions for my doctor - 3

I watch my diet and stay active, and I’m already taking pills for my type 2 diabetes. Why isn’t that enough to lower my A1C?

Tresiba® questions for my doctor - 4

How would Tresiba® fit into my schedule?

Learn how to take Tresiba®

Get step-by-step instructions on how to use the Tresiba® FlexTouch® pen.

View instructions

Tresiba® (insulin degludec) injection Indication and Important Safety Information

What is Tresiba®?

  • Prescription Tresiba® is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with diabetes
  • Tresiba® is not for people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine)
  • It is not known if Tresiba® is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age
  • Tresiba® is available in 2 concentrations: 200 units/mL and 100 units/mL

Important Safety Information

Do not share your Tresiba® FlexTouch® with other people, even if the needle has been changed. Do not share needles or syringes with another person. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.

Who should not take Tresiba®?

Do not take Tresiba® if you:

  • are having an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • have an allergy to Tresiba® or any of the ingredients in Tresiba®

Before taking Tresiba®, tell your health care provider about all your medical conditions, including if you are:

  • pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
  • taking new prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

Talk to your health care provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.

How should I take Tresiba®?

  • Read the Instructions for Use and take Tresiba® exactly as your health care provider tells you to
  • Do not do any conversion of your dose. The dose counter always shows the selected dose in units
  • Know the type and strength of insulin you take. Do not change the type of insulin you take unless your health care provider tells you to
  • Adults - If you miss or are delayed in taking your dose of Tresiba®:
    • Take your dose as soon as you remember, then continue with your regular dosing schedule
    • Make sure there are at least 8 hours between doses
  • If children miss a dose of Tresiba®:
    • Call the healthcare provider for information and instructions about checking blood sugar levels more often until the next scheduled dose of Tresiba®
  • For children who need less than 5 units of Tresiba® each day, use a Tresiba® U-100 vial
  • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar levels should be and when you should check them
  • Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give them a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them
  • Never inject Tresiba® into a vein or muscle
  • Never use a syringe to remove Tresiba® from the FlexTouch® pen
  • Tresiba® can be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your upper legs (thighs), upper arms, or stomach area (abdomen).
  • Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you choose with each injection to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pits in skin or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites.
    • Do not use the exact same spot for each injection.
    • Do not inject where the skin has pits, is thickened, or has lumps.
    • Do not inject where the skin is tender, bruised, scaly or hard, or into scars or damaged skin.

What should I avoid while taking Tresiba®?

  • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how Tresiba® affects you
  • Do not drink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol

What are the possible side effects of Tresiba®?

Tresiba® may cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening, including:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Signs and symptoms that may indicate low blood sugar include dizziness, light-headedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heart beat, anxiety, irritability, mood changes, and hunger.
  • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)
  • Heart failure in some people if taken with thiazolidinediones (TZDs). This can happen even if you have never had heart failure or heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Tresiba®. Tell your health care provider if you have any new or worse symptoms of heart failure including shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling of your ankles or feet, and sudden weight gain

Your insulin dose may need to change because of change in level of physical activity or exercise, increased stress, change in diet, weight gain or loss, or illness.

  • Common side effects may include serious allergic reactions (whole body reactions), reactions at the injection site, skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy), itching, rash, swelling of your hands and feet, and weight gain.

Get emergency medical help if you have trouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion.

Please click here for Tresiba® Prescribing Information.

Tresiba® is a prescription medication.

Look up your cost and a savings offer at MyTresibaCost.com.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800-FDA-1088.

If you need assistance with prescription costs, help may be available. Visit www.pparx.org or call 1‑888-4PPA-NOW.

Talk to your health care provider about your diabetes management plan, including diet and exercise.