I've gained 18 pounds since I've started using the Humalog Pen. Not happy about that. My feet & legs beome swollen when I'm at work. My doctor doesn't think the insulin is the cause, but it didn't happen until I started using it. It controls my blood sugar, but not happy about the weight gain and swelling.
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Ever since I started taking this I have gained about 30 lbs.
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jltillman | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/11/2013
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.3
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not bad but I don't feel quite right, wonder if there's side effects. Have been using syringe and reg needle for l5 years.
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nascarmo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/29/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.7
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does not drop my blood sugar after eating. i take 10 units before each meal.
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DiabeticZqb | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/20/2008
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using the Humalog insulin pen for about 3monthes now and the Lantus solostar for 3monthes as well. They both work very well, they are quick to use and help very much. I would recomend them to anyone.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/20/2008
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosed a year ago and have been on this and Lantus from the start. I was underweight at diagnosis and gained 6lbs in the first couple of months; but I have maintained since then. I am pleased with Humalog and the pens -- they allow me to be pretty discreet, they look like a big Sharpie marker. My peak is also fairly predictable with Humalog.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/13/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.7
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Since I started, I have gained weight and experience extreme bloating and constipation. The doctor says that it should not be the Humalog but this did not happen until after I started Humalog
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/22/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I've gained 18 pounds since I've started using the Humalog Pen. Not happy about that. My feet & legs beome swollen when I'm at work. My doctor doesn't think the insulin is the cause, but it didn't happen until I started using it. It controls my blood sugar, but not happy about the weight gain and swelling.
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Anonymous |
1/22/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I, too, have gained over 30 pounds after beginning this medication. My diet has been very limited and I am watching my carb intake very closely. Still - the weight gain has me extremely dissatisfied.
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talberbeverly | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Ever since I started taking this I have gained about 30 lbs.
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