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Message: <blockquote data-quote="victry77" data-source="post: 2628313" data-attributes="member: 23137">So, I started Tresiba (previously on a split dose of Levemir for years) four days ago. I was switched by my consultant and prescription was done by the DSN. Basically, the consultant said it was a better, much flatter insulin that can last for up to 42hrs and the DSN told me to take 20% less than my usual Levemir dose. That was all the information I was given.So, by day three I was being hammered with hypos non-stop. It's only since browsing the forum that I've realised it takes about three days to settle in.  I think it's worth me reducing by another unit at least and see how that goes.But my main issue is regarding flexibility. I told the consultant that my levels are starting to get much higher and erratic with PMS (and likely effects of starting peri-menopause). It's unpredictable and happens some months but not others, but I could at least up my Levemir to meet my needs. Also, I do some theatre/performance work. Nerves and adrenaline would shoot my sugars up, so I would need to up the Levemir again. But, with Tresiba, how do I accommodate this? From what I describe does this sound like a suitable insulin for me?OK, I was starting to get a lot of ups and downs with Levemir, and I did feel that perhaps it wasn't working as well for me anymore. But I'm just a bit a concerned about the lack of flexibility.Any advice?</blockquote>

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