Rosie, Diabetes is a puzzle for all who have it. The problem is no one solution fits all people with diabetes. You are in a very important place and YOU need to be your own best advocate. Not to...
Rose, There is a big hypoglycemia warning for mixing Bydureon and any type of insulin. That is not to say that it cannot be done, but I believe the practice is discouraged. I am NOT a physician, but...
Rosie, First off I have on big question. Are you on insulin? Bydureon is not recommended not is it encouraged for use with insulin dependent diabetics. Victoza and Byetta are both basically GLP-1...
Okay, so I took shot three Saturday afternoon. Going into my third week I am very pleased with concept of one shot a week. I never have to worry about my schedule getting in the way of my shots and I...
Peg, My theory with Byetta is two fold, but I have not been taking Bydureon long enough to know if I will or will not get the bump. I will post that as time goes by so others here can learn more...
Peg, I was on byetta for three years prior to starting bydureon last week. So I was used to taking a twice daily shot with a 31 or 32 gauge needle. While 23 gauge is a big needle for most people, I...
Lanie, I have been told this is a three week process, but I also need to start eating right. Today is the one week mark of being on the drug and I need shift into compliance mode. We shall see. Given...
Okay, so after thinking about how my week flows, I decided to take my second dose of Bydureon today (Saturday), rather than Sunday. Much to my surprise my second shot was just as painless as the...
So I took my first dose of bydureon on Monday. The first three weeks of transition from Byetta to Bydureon are supposed to result in Blood Glucose reading that are all over the place. I decided to...
Lanie, I am so afraid of needles it is not even funny. That said if that is the difference between staying healthy or becoming insulin dependent, I choose the needle. There was a big psychological...
Well, dose number one was administered at 11:50 am EST today. I took the first part of my day off to see how I will be reacting to it. I had watched the administration video several times on the...
Lanie, Bydureon is the once a week version of Byetta. I am changing because my insurance company is requiring Byetta users to go on the medicine with better glycemic control. My insurance company has...
I have been a forum member for quite some time, but like most byetta users I just drop in from time to time. On Monday I will be taking my first bydureon injection. Given the success I have had with...
Actually looking at the numbers, I think the January number is actually from February. On December 30th, my job was turned upside down when I was moved from one service area to another that is 50...
Well after 17 months I now understand what lannieg was saying when I first inquired about forum members with byetta. I look at the site from time to time, but I find my A1C have really improved and...
I have recently started using the Contour USB meter for testing my BGs. I have been very excited about this product for some time and finally took the plunge. I am just curious to see if anyone else...
Sometimes when we are new to exercise, our body does interesting things to maintain the status quo because change in and of itself is considered bad by the body. Like water, our body has it's own...
I have been on Byetta for a year. You need to be careful of fatty foods for the first month or two. You also need to remember that the medicine slows down the speed of food leaving your stomach. You...
Yaya, Most drugs have great websites. Unfortunately many diabetics like to discuss different medical options with people who have used the drugs that are being discussed. I have noticed you...
I have been on met for years and I have never noticed. Now I also take Fish Oil pills for Omega 3s and that could be why. tj...
Marburg, Without getting to technical people new to byetta need to understand that they need to eat less food because the medicine will make them feel full faster. People who overeat often get sick...
That self control issue always seems to come back and bit people. Again it is okay to splurge once in a while. As a person with diabetes you must become a slave to good habits. TJ...
One thing I learned on this site is that the real stuff is always better than the sugar free chocolate. A lot of people here know that their Blood Glucose reacts much different to milk chocolate...
Two more points.... 1) once they start cutting it never stops. 2) I am not a diabetic. I am a person who has diabetes, but diabetes will NEVER have me! tj...
good4life, I have been where you are and from experience I can tell you I also disagreed with my doctor. That was a bad move. Three years later I almost lost a toe. You now know something that is...
Jeannie, I am just a type 2 diabetic with the same fears, questions and concerns that we all have. In my case I read far more than I post. When I do respond I am always careful to remember that we...
I normally I have snack at 3 pm and I eat between 6 and 7 every night. On two of three occasions I have started to eat and realized that I have not taken my shot or other meds. At that point I have...
From the Top With the byetta pen do you have to throw out the pen after 30 days even if there is some left in it? The reason I ask is there are some times that I have not taken the shot because I...
Well, when I started using this site I was told that Byetta users tend to get their BGs figured out and leave the site pretty quickly. I guess I understand that and I have checked in often, but there...
I have never had any problems. I have also never failed to change the needles on my pen. That is not only unsanitary, but could allow for germs to get into the pen and create all kinds of nasty...
You have a little lee-way when it comes to forgetting to take the shot. Don't make it a habit, you can take it after your first bite if needed. I have gotten in the habit of taking my shot and then...
You should be fine. I do not pack my byetta on ice when I travel. Worst case scenario, place a zip lock back in case you need to ask the flight attendant for some ice if you feel temps are to high....
I am not sure you are either. It seems to me that you have good glucose control, but when pushed to the extreme with a high load of sugar your body goes into super insulin mode and takes your BG...
If the pen gets over 77 degrees you run the risk of killing the active ingredient in the medicine, this rendering it useless. I know my pen has heated up few times, but I try my hardest to make sure...
Has anyone heard of this? A training at our corporate training office told me about it and I have been looking for information on this for about a week. I tried it today and H2Orange does taste good,...
That brings out an interesting point. If I were in the hospital for any reason, I would be in charge of administering my byetta shots. There would be no debating that point. TJ...
I have been on Byetta for almost 4 months and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. To be very honest with you I have never had an issue with nausea, but I believe that is the result of my...
Mia, What kind of exercise and diet are you following. That is important information if you are on Byetta. After 2 1/2 months on the 5 mcg pen my numbers are great. I had a fasting blood sugar of 100...
Yes, I believe you have diabetes and with those numbers you need to start cutting out carbs and getting your Blood Glucose under control. Everyone here has heard of what you are going through. Our...
Than right now you need to be your best advocate and ask your doctor to change you to extended release metformin. Try that for a few months and see how it works. It is also important to take...
Diabetes is a devastating disease that for many often becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. It is easy to run and hide from a silent killer until it bites you in the rear. I have been in denial for...
uniquelyme , I asked this question in another thread and you did not answer. I would like to help you, as would others, but you really need to follow your threads and answer the questions that are...
Rhonda, First and foremost are you on regular metformin or extended release metformin. If you are on regular metformin then talk to your doctor about extended release metformin as it usually works...