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Treseba Side Effects
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Hi, wondering if anyone is on Treseba (the long acting insulin) and if so did you have any "undocumented" side effects?

I have been on Treseba now for almost 6 months along with taking Rapid insulin at meals.

I am noticing that I have had to increase my before bedtime Treseba dose to more than what I was taking on 50/50 and it doesn't seem to be managing my AIC levels as well as my 50/50 insulin did.

I also have had feeling of shortness of breath at times so my Ventalin usuage has also… read more

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Yes, I find that the professionals are sometimes nervous about trying new or different ways/ times to have us taking our meds.. I also tried taking Treseba and Rapid just before I went to bed and then… read more

Is Sliding Scale For Tresiba Acceptable?
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I am doing a sliding scale with Tresiba long acting insulin. I tried to obtain an appointment with my Endocrinologist but the receptionist wasn’t allowing me to connect with him.

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I spoke to my endocrinologist on the phone and decrease or increase my amount of Tresiba every 5 days instead of each day. I originally took 120 Tresiba and have now cut it down to 80 Tresiba per day… read more

Want An Opinion From Those Who Use Long Acting Tresiba Insulin
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I just started using Tresiba about 2 months ago and noticed a few lows around noon but have it adjusted now and works so well for me I keep thinking, "am I dreaming this or is something going to… read more

Has Anyone Used The Dexcom G7? If So Is It Worth Talking To My Doctor About It?
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Dexcom launch a cgm for non insulin taking diabetics in the summer of this year in USA! No prescription needed,price supposed to be affordable without insurance

Lantus Vs The Other Long Lasting Insulins
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I'm on Lantus-20 units at night, Trulicity .75, and Novolog sliding scale. My insurance will no longer pay for Lantus. The alternates are Basaglar, Levemir, and Tresiba. Which one is the best? I hear there is a trial going on for a weekly long lasting insulin. Any thoughts?

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If you are otherwise happy with the Lantus then Basaglar is "identical" - same insulin, same formula, same production

Lantus is made by Sanofi and Basaglar is made by Mylan - so simply two different… read more

What Can I Do To Bring It Down, Tresiba 10 Units Daily And Glucophage 1000 Xr Works Fine.. What Else Can I Do
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Cut your carbs.
Ask your doctor for more help.

Hi - I’m On 64 Units Of Tresiba, And On A Corrective Scale With Lyumjev + 2000mg Of Metformin. My BS Is ALWAYS 200+ When I Wake Up. Hormones
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Is Anyone Using Toujeo Solostar, 300U/ML, Insulin-LA And What Seems To Be Your Thoughts
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I was recently switched to Toujeo Solostar 300 from Tresiba because my private health insurance doesn’t cover Tresiba. Toujeo sucks!! Tresiba did a much better job at controlling my blood sugars… read more

Is Anyone Taking Tresiba To Manage Their Diabetes?
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Is Metformin safe to take?

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I've been taking Metformin for exactly 20 years now. My kidneys are fine, taking creatinine tests every 3 months. I take Tresiba for the past 6 months. I see no difference between it and the Lantus… read more

How Reliable Is Metformin In Helping With Diabetes Sugar Levels Reduction?
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Hence I hear that metforminis has been canceled in some countries and that it creates problems in someone's body vessel's functioning as the time goes.

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I just started Ozempic and it seems really good.