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Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Jude You seem to be hitting the same brickwalls that I was with my GP and practice nurse, you almost have to demand a referral and they then seem to "kop the hump" because you have questioned their ability to deal with your problems. As Ken has said,you must see a...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Yes I did eventually get to see an endocrinologist who suggested Byetta straight away due to my high levels,weight problems(mainly caused by the Gliclazide) and driving "issues" regarding Insulin. Have spoken to DSN by phone and I am monitoring my levels carefully and to...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Ken I'm on 5 mcg pen at the moment.Was on max dose Metformin 6x500 per day and 4x80 Gliclazide per day.Gliclazide now reducved to 2x80 per day and having spoken to DSN said they may need to stop Gliclazide completely.Metformin as before 6x500. Hope this helps Pete

Re: Anyone use Byetta? I started Byetta on Monday this week,can't beleive how easy the injecting is.No nausea as yet just a couple of bouts of really horrible indigestion but nothing I can't cope with.Had larger dinner at the mother in laws last night and physically could not eat it all - a...

Hi Dennis Have been reading those posts with interest - very helpful advice on there. Started on 5mcg Byetta yesterday,no nausea so far(keep fingers crossed) and have to say .having never had to inject myself before, it is as painless as they said it would be. Will post again to let you know how...

Whilst I would not hesitate to support such a petition,my fear is that even if we got the Health Minister to review the situation , who would be consulted? I think we know who - the mainstream HCP's and their cronies who will simply churn out another batch of misinformation and think they have...

Had never thought of it until I read this post but i have been taking high levels of Metformin for months now and I have a numbness/tingling feeling in one ear which I had put down to the ageing process - but maybe not.Starting on Byetta soon and will be interesting to see if this feeling gets...

Thanks for your replies, I think you only have to fast if they are testing for HBA1C and lipids/cholesterol at the same time,but just wanted to confirm. Regards Pete

I am going to see consultant for first time tomorrow(finally!),he wants to do a HBA1C test while I'm there and wondered wheteher or not I need to fast for this test - not testing for lipids just HBA1C. Also asked me if possible to bring two urine samples one from tonight and one from tomorrow...

What does a diabetes educator DO?? Probably about 20 hours a week and 19 of those with the answerphone on so he/she doesn't get disturbed by one of those nuisances(sorry,patients).

I'd be happy to take part. Regards Pete

Hi Jacqueline I am already maxed out on the "normal" medications and don't want Insulin due to driving restrictions.I met with DSN at hospital yesterday and had very good constructive conversation where she agreed that I should be given Byetta/Sitagliptin and has referred me to see the...

Thanks Dennis Yes that was what I was getting at and it probably explains why Croydon PALS service has not phoned me back regarding my enquiry!! Think I'll phone them again to see what response I get,will let you know what they say pete

Does anybody know the best way to find out if medications such as Byetta,Sitagliptin etc are available on NHS prescription in the area in which you are being treated.I am guessing that the postcode lottery may play a part in their availability but would be useful if I could find out before they...