Tresiba Long-Acting Insulin Analog

Tresiba is a long-acting insulin analog used to control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.

Tresiba FAQ

What is Tresiba insulin?

Tresiba is a brand name for a type of ultra-long-acting insulin called insulin degludec. Tresiba is made using genetic engineering technology. Although it resembles human insulin in most of its structure, the amino acid threonine in position B30 has been replaced by a side chain containing glutamine and a C16 fatty acid.

Is Tresiba right for You?

Although there is no cure, insulin drugs like Tresiba can help you manage your diabetes and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Before taking Tresiba, talk with your doctor about your health history. Tresiba may not be right for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health.

What is Tresiba used for?

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Tresiba is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. Tresiba may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Tresiba is supplied in a multiple-dose vial or as a single-patient-use FlexTouch pen.

What does Tresiba contain?

What Tresiba contains The active substance is insulin degludec. Each mL of solution contains 200 units of insulin degludec. Each pre-filled pen contains 600 units of insulin degludec in 3 mL solution. sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment) and water for injections (see section 2 ). What Tresiba looks like and contents of the pack