Weight gain with Lantus

Hello MTM,

 

It can be a real bear being tasked with helping your parents through medical conditions. I know I have a time with my mother, not only diabetic but also having heart problems.

 

One thing I would question in your situation is the Actos. I was on Actos for 3 months and gained 30 lbs without being bad (not that I am always good! :)) It turned out that I was suffering the side effects of the Actos (rapid weight gain, pain in the knees and joints, edema in the legs) Ask your parents' doctor about this.

 

You can read about Actos here. There has been much written, some of it not so complimentary but Actos has been under scrutiny for some time. You will notice that edema and rapid weight gain are the first two adverse affects listed.

 

One other thing about Actos. It does not necessarily allow the usual symptoms from low blood sugar. Should be monitored closely.''

 

Also, Gretchen Becker talks about Lantus lows in this sharepost.

 

Good luck and stay in touch and let us know how you are your folks are doing!

Vicki M

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for joining our community!

 

Your lantus question is an important one, and because it's impossible to diagnose someone over the internet, we suggest you see your doctor about it! Check out some of the great resources above that Vicki mentioned to educate yourself before your doctor's visit. 

 

Thanks again for writing, good luck, and keep us posted on the outcome!

 

Krystle, Producer, MyDiabetesCentral.com 

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My mother has gained 30 lb since starting lantus nine months ago.  She is not getting hypoglycemia and does not appear to eating more. Her hgba1c has increased .8 %. I just finally got the MD to try metformin to get blood glucose under better control and hopefully stop the weight gain
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  Yes  I am on my second bottle...I don't eat large snack but swelling ....it seems to make me sick at my stomach
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I have had rapid weight gain.  30lbs in 3 months being on Lantus. The only thing in my diet that has changed is that I am eating healthier.  I am very depressed due to this as I work hard to lose 50lbs two years ago and had kept it completely off until the Lantus.  All the doctors tell you you must lose weight but then they have drugs like this that are supposed to help you live but they are actually killing you because they cause you to gain weight which is more unhealthy for you in the long run.  It is so frustrating.

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I am mortified, I have gained 14 lbs in 7 months on lantus.  I recently talked with my doctor who looked at me and shrugged her shoulders and said "I don't know what to tell you" and then indicated it could be my diet. 
My diet has been low carb for years and my husband thinks I am "too strict" when I asked her why this was not working, it was like I was being unreasonable.  Yet when I talked to my primary care doctor she suggested Juaneva (not right spelling) on top of the insulin and dyabride.  Also suggested the doctor might try something that looked like a betta instead of insulin.  My diabetic doctor showed no interest in this. 

I know there is something better somewhere and there has to be a doctor that will help, I will find a way, I am not used to a weight problem and mean to find something to help.  Any suggestions?????????????

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