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I had my first injection yesterday. I had watched a video of it online so knew what to expect. All I felt when the needle went in was the same sort of dull ache that you get when you strain the eye. It only lasted for a couple of seconds. The needle went in to the one side so, as I was looking...

I was diagnosed type 2 4yrs ago,however, I am pretty sure I was diabetic for several yrs prior to this. I had a very stressful job until a breakdown 2yrs ago and consequently, all factors taken into account, I slowly became impotent. I have seen doctors and tried many things but nothing happens...

I have been on metformin for 4 years. My insurance company didn't need to know. I recently started on Byetta injections so called them just to check. They said they only need to know if I am on insulin injections, which Byetta isn't. I also contacted the DVLA and they said the same. So I...

Hi Catherine - yes, the nurse is going to call me twice a week to check my test levels. As for regular checks, I have never had so many appointments to see the Dr/nurse/hospital etc. I feel like I am living for my appointments. My last surgery didn't really bother and I saw the diabetic nurse...

I am just about to start on Byetta injections and also continue to take Metformin to accompany this. The nurse said I will need to inform the DVLA and my car insurance company of this. I have read the leaflet and this says that non-insulin injections do not have to be notified unless accompanied...