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Does lantus (insulin glargine) and glimeperide plus metformin make u put on weight.34 diabetic was 73kgs now 88 kgs?
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Yes: Both Lantus (insulin glargine) and glimeperide are associated with weight gain. Metformin is weight neutral.
Answered 6/26/2014
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