Tresiba - DAFNE Online

January 23, 2014 09:46

brian123456 1 post

Yes fantastic stuff, never had anything as good, and would not be with out it,
best wishes from Brian.

February 27, 2014 14:51

SueA DAFNE Graduate
University Hospitals, Leicester 9 posts

I have just, this week, been switched to Tresiba by my consultant. Brian could I ask how do the doses compare to your old BI? Hope that makes sense Thanks SueA

February 27, 2014 17:29

joza DAFNE Graduate
Redbridge PCT, Ilford 4 posts

Dear SueA,
Not too sure if you meant to contact me or Brian. Anyway, I use 4 units less than Levemire, but think I might have to adjust the Humalog because since being on Tresiba most of my readings are high. Can't imagine what is going on. Last week I spoke to my NHS consultant and asked about Tresiba. He said it had not been passed for Type 1 only Type 2 on multiple injections. Didn't make sense to me, but there was to be a review in June. Tonight I will increase Tresiba by 1 unit to see if it helps. I seem to have got myself into a bit of a mess and might have to go back to London and see the Endocronologist who prescribed it for me. Hhhmmm. Good luck anyway, I am sure it will work wonders for you. Joza

February 27, 2014 18:42

SueA DAFNE Graduate
University Hospitals, Leicester 9 posts

Dear Joza
So sorry to hear of your troubles. Sad
I asked about doses as I have just started using it and have to go back to Dafne basics to get the dose right. I have since read that people tend to need less compared to say Lantus. I have done some internet research and it would seem that Tresiba has been approved for use in England and Wales for use with type 1 and type 2 diabetics, but not in Scotland. It seems to help those who experience hypos at night. I found this information on the Diabetes UK website. The consultant who prescribed it for me is an NHS consultant and it was dispensed in the hospital. I have a lot of confidence in this consultant. So I am not sure why you were told that it has not yet been passed for type 1 diabetics.
Before I was referred to a consultant I contacted Diabetes UK as I was being given conflicting information by My GP, I have since changed GPs, Diabetes Uk were really helpful and easy to talk to. I am in my 50's and find it easier to talk than write especially if I am feeling a bit muddled and there are a number of things to consider. Hope things start getting better soon SueA

January 23, 2014 09:46 brian123456 1 post	Yes fantastic stuff, never had anything as good, and would not be with out it, best wishes from Brian.
February 27, 2014 14:51 SueA DAFNE Graduate University Hospitals, Leicester 9 posts	I have just, this week, been switched to Tresiba by my consultant. Brian could I ask how do the doses compare to your old BI? Hope that makes sense Thanks SueA
February 27, 2014 17:29 joza DAFNE Graduate Redbridge PCT, Ilford 4 posts	Dear SueA, Not too sure if you meant to contact me or Brian. Anyway, I use 4 units less than Levemire, but think I might have to adjust the Humalog because since being on Tresiba most of my readings are high. Can't imagine what is going on. Last week I spoke to my NHS consultant and asked about Tresiba. He said it had not been passed for Type 1 only Type 2 on multiple injections. Didn't make sense to me, but there was to be a review in June. Tonight I will increase Tresiba by 1 unit to see if it helps. I seem to have got myself into a bit of a mess and might have to go back to London and see the Endocronologist who prescribed it for me. Hhhmmm. Good luck anyway, I am sure it will work wonders for you. Joza
February 27, 2014 18:42 SueA DAFNE Graduate University Hospitals, Leicester 9 posts	Dear Joza So sorry to hear of your troubles. I asked about doses as I have just started using it and have to go back to Dafne basics to get the dose right. I have since read that people tend to need less compared to say Lantus. I have done some internet research and it would seem that Tresiba has been approved for use in England and Wales for use with type 1 and type 2 diabetics, but not in Scotland. It seems to help those who experience hypos at night. I found this information on the Diabetes UK website. The consultant who prescribed it for me is an NHS consultant and it was dispensed in the hospital. I have a lot of confidence in this consultant. So I am not sure why you were told that it has not yet been passed for type 1 diabetics. Before I was referred to a consultant I contacted Diabetes UK as I was being given conflicting information by My GP, I have since changed GPs, Diabetes Uk were really helpful and easy to talk to. I am in my 50's and find it easier to talk than write especially if I am feeling a bit muddled and there are a number of things to consider. Hope things start getting better soon SueA