Tresiba® in action | The Tresiba® difference | Understanding low blood sugar | Questions for my doctor
Reasons to make a long-acting change
Greg’s retirement plans didn’t include worrying about his risk for low blood sugar. So when he heard how once-daily Tresiba® releases slow and steady throughout the day and night like the body’s insulin, he had his reason to ask about Tresiba®.


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

A slow and steady release that works the way your body’s insulin does
How Tresiba® works
Once-daily injection
Tresiba® comes in FlexTouch® and vial and is taken by injection. Once injected, Tresiba® helps the sugar in your blood get into your cells. Sugar provides your cells with energy needed to fuel your body.
Unique molecular design
The unique 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 the chain for a full 24 hours of blood sugar control.

Reasons to ask about Tresiba®
Tresiba® is injected once daily using the FlexTouch® pen or vial and syringe, and provides blood sugar control for 24 hours, with powerful A1C reduction.
Only Tresiba® allows adults to vary their daily dosing time by 8 to 40 hours 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


Adjustable daily dose timing for adults
FlexTouch®: Another reason to ask about Tresiba®
The latest in prefilled insulin pen technology from Novo Nordisk
aOpened (in-use) Tresiba® FlexTouch® should be refrigerated (36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]) or kept at room temperature (below 86°F [30°C]), away from direct heat and light.

A pen button that’s always in reach for Greg
Unlike Lantus®, my Tresiba® FlexTouch® has no push-button extension, which means I no longer have to extend my thumb when delivering my dose.
Greg is not an actual patient.
FlexTouch®: Another reason to ask about Tresiba®
The latest in prefilled insulin pen technology from Novo Nordisk
A pen button that’s always in reach for Greg
Unlike Lantus®, my Tresiba® FlexTouch® has no push-button extension, which means I no longer have to extend my thumb when delivering my dose.
Greg is not an actual patient.


What to know about this common side effect of insulin
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

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. Symptoms of severe low blood sugar (or severe hypoglycemia) include confusion, nightmares, seizures, or loss of consciousness. People having a severe low blood sugar episode require assistance from another person for recovery.
Tresiba® was studied for safety
In a large safety study vs Lantus® in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, Tresiba® did not increase their risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death
Tresiba® also had a lower rate of severe low blood sugar, a possible serious side effect of insulin
Is Tresiba® covered by my health plan?
Most major medical plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover Tresiba®.a If you have commercial insurance, you may also be eligible for a lower co-pay!
aFormulary status subject to change. Formulary data are provided by Fingertip Formulary® and are current as of August 2018.

Start a conversation about Tresiba®
Here are some questions to ask your health care provider when you ask about Tresiba®:

What is my A1C goal?

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

How would Tresiba® fit into my diabetes care plan?

Am I at higher risk for low blood sugar?
