Evidence Question
Do Sulfonylureas affect body weight?
Related to: SulfonylureasShort answer
Sulfonylureas may affect body weight.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Moderate Evidence
- Supporting research
- 4 studys
- Randomized trials
- 4 trials
- Evidence updated
- Mar 2014
Why do we say this?
Across 4 randomized trials, findings are mixed and showed an effect on body weight with Sulfonylureas.
Context and limitations
The evidence includes both beneficial and harmful or worsening results.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
4 published studys
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