Does Lantus Cause Weight Gain?

[FloridaSun]

Our doctor recently suggested that our 9-year old start using Lantus in the evenings in addition to her Novolog bolus for meals.  She has gained 5 lbs in the past few weeks.  Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

[birdie485]

I'm going thru the same thing. I'm going to get a secon opinion on the 8th.  I have gained 20lbs since Sept. when I started Lantus and Novalog. I am very upset.  I'm going to have to buy bigger clothes.  

[joanna1152]

I have noticed a 30 pound weight gain in the past 9 months. My doctor told me that as long as I take insulin I will gain weight. However the question is; Is it the Lantus or the Novolog. When my glucose levels were out of control and I went in to see the doctor on a Tuesday, by the Friday, I had gained 15 pounds and steadily gaining. I am at the point now where I am trying to cut 95% of the carbs out of my diet and increase my physical activity so that I can reduce the need for Novolog, loose weight and eventually loose my need for Lantus as well. Prayerfully this will work. The doctor said that loosing at least 15 pounds would take my insulin dependency level down.

[Jodi1968]

While my endocrinologist insist Lantus does not make you gain weight I have gained back the 30 pounds I lost prior to being put on insulin 6 years ago.

I even started power walking 4 nights a week and did not lose weight.

Very discouraging when weight gain for a diabetic is not healthy.

Good luck with you daughter...My dad became Type 1 at 18 months, my brother at 12 years and me at 33 during my pregnancy with my only child.  My dad and brother are doing great and have been diabetic for a LONG time.

Good luck.

[khicktx]

I never really experienced this, but when I was switched to Lantus my Endo actually told me that there was a possibility of weight gain.

[JDRF-VOL-RL]

Hello!  I'm not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes.  So have you already switched to Lantus and are seeing the gain?  That isn't clear, but I presume that's the case.  

Yes, switching insulins can cause weight gain, as the body reacts differently to different insulins.  Insulins can stimulate the body into causing fat production, and when the body has to learn to deal with a new insulin, it may very well react that way.