When I have had problems with my pen in the past it was because I was not changing the needle every time I used the pen. I actually got yelled at by the guy at Lily for not doing this. Anyway they...
Okay so started on Byetta April 2nd, A1C 10.3...July 3rd A1C 6.5 and now officially as of October 11th its 5.8!!!!!!!! I've lost 51 pounds and he took me off 2 of the diabetic medications I was on,...
WTG Lugie...congratulations!...
Thanks Warren...I'm picking up a new pen tonite and it will most defintely stay in the fridge. Not a problem to keep it there anyway. My numbers have been higher the last week and I really am...
Warren, I have never kept mine refrigerated after taking the first dose. But I have also noticed that the "full" feeling is pretty much gone for me. Do you think it's because I'm not keeping it cold?...
Hi Lugie, I have been on Byetta since April 2...I have lost 42 pounds. I am very pleased with this result but have notice the last month my appetite is creeping back up. I actually had no hunger...
WTG....that is awesome bear...you should be really proud of yourself! Patti...
Hello, I am assuming that your doctor started you on the number 5 pen. I had nausea with this one after my evening meals. You really want to avoid anything high fat and overeating is nearly...
Well my doctor started me on Byetta the 2nd of April. That probably has been the most helpful.....but then again you cannot even imagine how much my eating habits have changed. It's incredible to me...
LOL...I can't quit dancing Sandy!...
Ok so I posted yesterday about my 3 month checkup with the doctor...3 months ago my A1C was 10.3 as of yesterday it is 6.5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My total cholestral was 122! So he was really proud of me....
Hi! Thanks to both of you. I have been recording my results and they are running 100-120 in the am fasting and 90-120 in the evening before my dinner. These readings are both before my Byetta...
Well I went to my dr today for my 3 months checkup....he couldn't believe that I actually had a smile on my face when he walked in! I usually only go once a year when he forces me. Anyway got the...
Thanks both of you. I did not have any snack last nite. Sometimes I will eat a handful of pretzels or nuts. Most of the time though I'm not really hungry. I have not had a reading this high in the...
I am so confused right now with my morning reading. I did NOTHING different yesterday then I normally do and wake up with a reading of 189. It makes me so angry. I would rather gain 10 pounds then...
I just started my second pen of the 10. The first 2 weeks were hell. I was so nauseaus after dinner and most of the evening. That has gone away but now for the last week its been in the morning after...
I AM following a much better diet these last 2 months than I have for years. My levels have been around 120 or below first thing in morning (fasting, no meds) and in between 70 and 90 in evening...
Actually when I went to my doctor for my last check up which I was well over a year late.....I told him to just put me on insulin. I wasn't doing anything I was supposed to except taking meds and...
Thank you! Thats great with your inches also! Actually I have just really cut down on portion sizes and NO junk food and NO sweets. I was bound to lose alot in the beginning because I was in our...
I carry mine in my purse if we are going to be eating out. The pen can now be left at room temp after you use it the first time. So as long as you don't leave it in a really hot place I think it...
I have been on it for 8 weeks and lost 25 pounds....
Hi Everyone! I'm new here! I've been taking Byetta for 2 months now...started on the 5 and had no problems with it maybe just a little nausea...but when I started on the 10 whoa! The nausea was so...