Tresiba
Tresiba is a brand-name long-acting insulin used to manage blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes. It provides steady glucose control over an extended period, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day and night. This medication is typically prescribed as part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan that may include diet, exercise, and other medications.
Tresiba is a long-acting insulin that helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
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- 1670012
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- Tresiba
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- rx
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Tresiba is indicated for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children. It is used to improve glycemic control alongside proper diet and exercise. This basal insulin can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications, including rapid-acting insulins or oral antidiabetic drugs.
Tresiba contains insulin degludec, a basal insulin analog that works by binding to insulin receptors on cells throughout the body. It promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood into cells for energy and reduces the liver's production of glucose. Its prolonged duration of action provides a steady, flat insulin profile that helps maintain stable blood sugar levels over approximately 42 hours.
Tresiba is administered as a subcutaneous injection once daily and can be given at any time of day, though a consistent dosing schedule is recommended. Like all insulins, it carries the risk of hypoglycemia and should not be used during episodes of low blood sugar. Patients should rotate injection sites and monitor blood glucose regularly. It is available in both a flexible-dose pen and a traditional vial/syringe formulation.
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