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A member asked:

Any other known side effects of novorapid or levemir (insulin detemir) vs others?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Just like others: Side effect is the same as other insulin: low blood sugar, pain at injection site, thickened tissue at injection site, itchiness, rash, weight gain, water/sodium retention.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2012

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