The point is to take it once per day, and not forget.Hi guys, I was put on Tresiba today, and told to take it in the pm before bed. Should I take it right before bed or is it best maybe an hour or so before as it’s active for about 24-30 hours I think.
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The point is to take it once per day, and not forget.
So the best time is a time where you're least likely to forget!
For me, that's right before sleeping, which can be anywhere between 11PM and 5AM, and Tresiba is very forgiving with flexible timing like this.
For you, it might be at some other point.
Tresiba is actually very forgiving as to when one takes it. I used to take it before bedtime, as I tended to forget to take it at nightime. Also, I once I injected the wrong insulin before bedtime (fast acting rather than the basal insulin). Now, I take it in the morning before breakfast.
The point is to take it once per day, and not forget.
So the best time is a time where you're least likely to forget!
For me, that's right before sleeping, which can be anywhere between 11PM and 5AM, and Tresiba is very forgiving with flexible timing like this.
For you, it might be at some other point.
The Tresiba has a very flat profile, it really doesn't matter at what time you take it.Would you eat something before you took it so not to have a hypo??
The Tresiba has a very flat profile, it really doesn't matter at what time you take it.
Eating something when taking your Tresiba is absolutely useless, it's a very slow acting insulin, designed to keep your blood glucose steady. It doesn't do anything about the peaks after eating.
Are you on Tresiba only or are you on a mealtime insulin as well?