Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) - A New Long-Acting Insulin for Diabetes
Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) - A New Long-Acting Insulin for Diabetes
December 7, 2015 (Issue: 1483)
The FDA has approved insulin degludec (Tresiba –
Novo Nordisk) for treatment of adults with type 1 or
type 2 diabetes. Insulin degludec is the third long-acting
human insulin analog to be approved by the
FDA; insulin detemir (Levemir) and...more
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