Published on Dec 17, 2018
diabetic drug effects on weight

Weight neutral

·       metformin

·       DPP IV inhibitors

Drugs used in diabetes mellitus cause weight loss is

o   SGLT 2 Inhibitors (mild)

o   GLP-1R agonists

o   pramlinitide

Drugs used in diabetes mellitus cause weight gain is

  • insulin preparations
  • sulfonylureas
  • meglitinides
  • Thiazolidinediones