BYETTA - News to me!

[fatkitty]

Are there any Diabetics here using Byetta? My father just told me about an article he read and the more research I did, the better it sounded. Its been out for over a year, so I am on the late train, but just want your opinions.

[2big4mysize]

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I haven't seen any posters using thast mods type 2 folk get good blood sugar control just eating Atkins and working the exercise poart of theirt Atkins too.

how is your blood sugar control working? you can discuss that with your treatment team

[fgomommy]

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My Dad is on Byetta and it has made a world of difference for him. He has lost weight and looks great and has been able to cut down on other meds because of it. I am even considering trying it. Being on strict Atkins has helped me very much but my pills are not quite enough to keep my blood sugar in the "perfect" range. The only weird thing about it is that it is derived from the saliva of the gila monster...that is enough to make me cringe, but, if it works, it works. Good luck!

[fgomommy]

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Byetta update....I started Byetta on Tuesday Dec. 5 because my bs was still pretty high (250 fasting) even though I hardly eat any carbs, exercise regularly and take 1000 Metformin 2Xday - went to see a new Doctor and I was able to talk her into letting me try Byetta while continuing Metformin. All I can say is that Byetta is great...my weightloss has begun again and my fasting bs is considerably lower! I have not felt any of the side effects, but I'm wondering if that is because I don't eat many carbs?? Atkins and Byetta are a great match!

[Bren]

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I have a friend using this. She is not seeing a great improvement, unfortunatly. But, she is not doing low carb either. What are the side effects? She is losing weight, but I believe it is because she is constantly sick to her stomach?

[fgomommy]

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Most people say the main side effect is Nausea...I have only had that once and it was when I had a "Venti Sugar Free Vanilla Heavy Cream Latte", but since then I haven't had any "rich" drinks and I'm ok. I've also noticed I'm in deeper Ketosis...which is nice. I'm not sure if my body clicked or being on the Byetta has taken me there. I've been pretty loyal to Atkins since July and have been mainly on Induction with a couple low carb treats occasionally. Because of the Byetta I'm moving up to OWL, which I'm happy about. I'm also having a tough time sleeping at night, which isn't good for me, I have Asthma and lack of sleep sometimes will push me into an attack. As far as any other side effects that I have felt...there are not many, I'm only on the 5 2X a day, I will probably move up to the 10 2X a day after a month.

[fgomommy]

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Another side effect: BURPING...not bad enough for me to want to quit Byetta.

[DonnasTurnNowToo]

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I have been on Byetta for a month. I cant tell any difference. I also take Lantis and and Novolog. I guess I should go up to the 10mg. I just got it refilled today. My doctor told me not to go on Atkins because I needed carbs with Byetta. I told him you get carbs on Atkins. I dont think he really knows this WOE.

Well, here goes. Today its Atkins WOE. Im 228 lbs. Goal 150lbs. I need all the help I can get. Sure would like a Buddy to go along with on this trip.



Thanks,
Diamond

[Coop2004]

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Most people say the main side effect is Nausea...I have only had that once and it was when I had a "Venti Sugar Free Vanilla Heavy Cream Latte", but since then I haven't had any "rich" drinks and I'm ok. I've also noticed I'm in deeper Ketosis...which is nice. I'm not sure if my body clicked or being on the Byetta has taken me there. I've been pretty loyal to Atkins since July and have been mainly on Induction with a couple low carb treats occasionally. Because of the Byetta I'm moving up to OWL, which I'm happy about. I'm also having a tough time sleeping at night, which isn't good for me, I have Asthma and lack of sleep sometimes will push me into an attack. As far as any other side effects that I have felt...there are not many, I'm only on the 5 2X a day, I will probably move up to the 10 2X a day after a month.

Welcome to and the Diabetic Forum!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

[Coop2004]

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I have been on Byetta for a month. I cant tell any difference. I also take Lantis and and Novolog. I guess I should go up to the 10mg. I just got it refilled today. My doctor told me not to go on Atkins because I needed carbs with Byetta. I told him you get carbs on Atkins. I dont think he really knows this WOE.

Well, here goes. Today its Atkins WOE. Im 228 lbs. Goal 150lbs. I need all the help I can get. Sure would like a Buddy to go along with on this trip.



Thanks,
Diamond

Welcome to and the Diabetic Forum!! Keep posting and ask questions!!

[cincywbbw]

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Ill gladly buddy up with ya, feel free to look up my other posts and check my doctor update I posted today in "now this is what I call progress" I am one week into induction and plan to continue on for at least 3 more weeks.

[fgomommy]

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Update...just had A1C and it was 6.6!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy!! Atkins with Byetta is a dream come true. I'm now on the 10 pen and doing well, not too many side effects! I do know that I had to up my carb count from almost zero to about 90 per day. Which is good and I'm still in ketosis! Even went on vacation to Hawaii and lost weight!

I have found myself trying to explain to people that don't understand just how bad carbs can be for a diabetic...not all carbs, but the average person consumes over 300 a day. I tell them if they cut out the carbs they will need less insulin and be healthier...I'm not a doctor but it's just common sense right?

[fgomommy]

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Oh FYI, in July my A1C was 11.7, I went on Atkins and by September it was down to 7.1 and now it's 6.6! Huge improvement, huh?!

[cincywbbw]

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Congrats on the great news! I have been readin this post and wondering if I should talk to my endocrinoligist about this new insulin, but I am totaaly off shots right now. My bg's aint perfect yet, but they are way down from what I used to get. They are gonna reevaluate my blood work in 2 months and see if I need insulin, I may ask about this new stuff and see what happens.

[fgomommy]

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Thanks! But Byetta isn't insulin, it's derived from Gila Monster Spit...go figure. I would ask your Endo. about it...it wouldn't hurt. Keep up the good work!