insulin results in edema??? - ValueMD Medical Schools Forum

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01-02-2008, 10:51 AM

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insulin results in edema???

Can insulin result in edema? Why?

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01-13-2008, 12:12 PM

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Yes, insulin can result in edema, though it´s rare. The mechanism is sodium (therefore water) retention due tu insulin.

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