Toujeo SoloStar and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• klr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 18, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have been on Toujeo for over 2 years, taking 80 units at bedtime. Like the other reviewer, djricci, the Toujeo has caused a rash to break out all over my body, especially on the lower legs and scalp. The overall constant itching is driving me nuts. Results have been so-so, I am lucky if sugar is below 200 in the AM. Have also experienced some of the side effects others have noted (blurry vision, weight gain, dizziness)."

• Rll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "My doctor tried switching me from Lantus to Toujeo because my blood sugar was always high in the morning. It started out working to bring my blood sugar levels down, but within four to six weeks, I had gained 10 pounds (and I am not tall), I had swelling, and I could barely feel my toes due to poor circulation. I have never had problems with circulation that could not be regulated. I have had type 1 diabetes without too many complications for 35 years and am otherwise healthy. I had to have my doctor switch me back to Lantus because Toujeo was destroying my body. I hope this does not replace Lantus or I will not be around for long."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on 8 units at night, it took a week to kick in. My blood glucose was still a 10 in the morning. I have rapid insulin with meals. Toujeo has gone up to 11 units in 9 months. Morning blood glucose ranges from 6 to 8. If I exercise on a stationary bike at night and do not snack before bed, morning blood glucose is in the 6 range. The problem is weight gain of 15 lb and stomach bloating after injection. I cut carbs and walk an average of 90 minutes a day. It seems the rapid insulin with meals plus exercise after meals brings my blood glucose down. However, Toujeo seems ineffective as blood sugars climb up again. I don't understand what effect Toujeo is meant to have?"