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Compare INSULIN DEGLUDEC (Tresiba) and INSULIN HUMAN (AFREZZA) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Tresiba · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The primary activity of insulin, including TRESIBA, is regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin and its analogs lower blood glucose by stimulating periphe...
Approved for
AFREZZA · Insulin
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Insulin lowers blood glucose levels in adult patients with diabetes mellitus by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by in...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 11 Reddit discussions
INSULIN DEGLUDEC
0%
positive
2 threads
INSULIN HUMAN
11%
positive
9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
2 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN DEGLUDEC
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
32 upvotes
Have any other independent pharms/techs noticed a sudden drop in reimbursement rates on brand names, predominantly from Cigna plans? Of course we would always lose money on 90 day supplies, but we would at least be close to our cost, maybe losing $5-20$ on 30-days. However, in the past 48 ours I hav
Wellcare will not pay for brand name Tresiba in 2025. However, they will pay for insulin degludec (unbranded biologic version of Tresiba). Insulin deludec is of course on backorder. WellCare already denied the prior auth for name brand. Their other option on formulary insulin glargine-yfgn is also o
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
9 Reddit threads analysed for INSULIN HUMAN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
38 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Hi! Pharmacist here I am pharmacist in Thailand Have story to tell Some patients forget their doses. Some skip their meds. And then there’s THIS GUY—who decided to turn his diabetes treatment into a f*cking lucky draw. Let me introduce you to the human version of a pharmacy horror story. I was worki
I was a P3 up until last December of last year. I took a leave for mental health and worked at an urgent care. I was in the hospital several times in the psych unit and was really inspired by the nurses who treated me like a human being and switching to nursing has saved my life through all the suic
Veterinary pharmacy tech here. I've worked in a compounding pharmacy for a few years but am currently at an emergency/specialty hospital for dogs and cats only. I am interested in having some input from those of you not involved in vet med, mostly because it seems human medicine has a lot more cont
I'm presenting proposed guidelines for Afrezza at our DUR Board tomorrow. At some point, I'm sure I'll need to mention Exubera, the flop inhaled insulin from 2006-2007. Does anyone remember how it's pronounced? I'm thinking either "ex-OO-burr-a" or "ex-oo-BEAR-a"?
I'm doing a presentation over Afrezza - an inhaled insulin. I know this is not a popular drug but I just wanted to gather information about the popularity of Afrezza. Has anyone ever seen this drug being dispensed at their pharmacy? A few pharmacists that I spoke to said they never dispensed this dr
Do you guys see this taking off and replacing injectable insulin as the dominant form for insulin delivery?
Can someone explain why insulin adsorbed to fumaryl diketopiperazine is significant? Exubera was normal insulin that was just breathed in correct?
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both INSULIN DEGLUDEC and INSULIN HUMAN belong to the Insulin class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. INSULIN DEGLUDEC is administered via Subcutaneous, whereas INSULIN HUMAN uses Respiratory (inhalation). Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
INSULIN DEGLUDEC carries 4 FDA warnings. INSULIN HUMAN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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