whether Lantus increases cancer risk
Patients are asking whether Lantus increases cancer risk.
Recent European studies suggest a higher cancer risk in patients using Lantus (insulin glargine) ALONE compared to other insulins.
A Swedish study suggests one extra case of breast cancer for every 1000 women using Lantus alone for 1 year compared to other insulins.
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