Tresiba® has a different insulin molecule that provides a steady rate of absorption, giving it a 42+ hour duration of action that won’t taper off at the end of the day.1,2,a Watch the animated mechanism of protraction video to see how Tresiba® works.
Adult patients who miss a dose of Tresiba® should inject their daily dose during waking hours upon discovering the missed dose, then continue with their regular dosing schedule. Ensure that at least 8 hours have elapsed between Tresiba® injections. If a pediatric patient misses a dose, they should contact their health care provider for guidance and monitor blood glucose levels more frequently until the next scheduled dose.1
aAfter the last of 8 once-daily injections (0.4 units/kg).