Drug & supplement interaction

Fig + Insulin Glargine Recombinant

Insulin Glargine Recombinant brand name: Toujeo Solostar.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Insulin Glargine Recombinant falls into 2 drug categories that Fig can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
Interactions2
EvidenceB
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Interaction report

Fig and Insulin Glargine Recombinant

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Fig interacts with whole categories of medication. Insulin Glargine Recombinant falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Fig in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

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Why this applies to Insulin Glargine Recombinant

Insulin Glargine Recombinant falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Fig interacts with.

Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence B

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Toujeo (insulin glargine) is your long-acting background insulin, and fig leaf may add to its blood sugar lowering work. In one small study, people with type 1 diabetes who drank fig leaf tea needed a bit less insulin and saw lower post-meal sugars. So if you start using concentrated fig leaf products while on your usual insulin dose, your sugar could drop lower than expected.

That means watching for low blood sugar signs like shakiness, sweating, dizziness, or confusion. This isn't a reason to panic, and eating regular figs as food is unlikely to cause trouble. But before adding fig leaf tea or supplements, check with your pharmacist or doctor so any insulin adjustments can be made safely.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. PubMed
Moderate

INSULIN

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Fig leaf may enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of insulin.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence B

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the practical takeaway for Toujeo (insulin glargine): fig leaf, often taken as a tea or concentrated supplement, appears to lower blood sugar on its own. When you pair that with your long-acting insulin, the two effects can stack, so your blood sugar may dip lower than you expect. In a small study in type 1 diabetics, people actually needed less insulin while drinking fig leaf tea.

If your sugar runs too low, you could feel shaky, sweaty, dizzy, or confused. This comes from fig leaf products, not from simply eating fig fruit as food. Please don't change your insulin dose on your own. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor first, and keep checking your glucose closely if you add fig leaf.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Fig Also Interacts With Other Medications

Fig has 409 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Insulin Glargine Recombinant one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 409 No known interaction 2,421 (incl. Insulin Glargine Recombinant)
Taking anything else?

Check Another of Your Medications Against Fig

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Fig. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Insulin Glargine Recombinant

This page covers Fig only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Insulin Glargine Recombinant page lists 242 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Chelation Therapy Products (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Agaricus Mushroom (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 211 moderate · 29 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Insulin Glargine Recombinant page

“If you inject insulin glargine (Toujeo Solostar), this list deserves real respect, because all 242 ingredients on it bear on the number you track daily, your blood sugar. Most of the 211 moderate entries add to insulin's glucose-lowering effect and can tip you into hypoglycemia, a dangerous low, while a smaller group pushes sugar upwar…”

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Taking Fig as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 189 real supplement products containing Fig, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Fig. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Insulin Glargine Recombinant too, on top of Fig — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Fig and Insulin Glargine Recombinant Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Fig
Top half

#672 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Insulin Glargine Recombinant
Steady interest

#2,094 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Fig

What is Fig?

  • Constipation and digestive health
  • Blood sugar support
  • Cough and sore throat
  • Skin conditions (topical sap)
  • Source of fiber and minerals

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood sugar and coughs. The fruit is a safe and nutritious food, but evidence for fig leaf supplements treating specific health conditions is limited. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated fig leaf products, especially if you have diabetes.

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Other Drugs & Fig

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Fig — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
409Moderate
0Minor
2,420No known interaction
409 Moderate 2,420 No interaction
Moderate

409 interactions

Showing 60 of 409 moderate interactions — see all 409 on the Fig page.

No interaction 2,420 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Fig against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,420 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Fig list.

See the full Fig interactions page
See every supplement checked against Insulin Glargine Recombinant, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Fig and Insulin Glargine Recombinant Together: Common Questions

Can you take Fig with Insulin Glargine Recombinant?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Fig and Insulin Glargine Recombinant?
Insulin Glargine Recombinant belongs to more than one drug category, and Fig interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Fig and Insulin Glargine Recombinant interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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