Complete dosing information for insulin degludec
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Insulin-naive type 2: start 10 units once daily. Switching from once-daily basal: start at the same unit dose. Switching from twice-daily basal: start at 80% of total daily basal dose. Titrate every 3–4 days to fasting glucose target. Tresiba can be given any time of day, but at a consistent time when possible.
Children ≥1 year: individualize; switching from another basal at unit-for-unit if once-daily.