Recent Content by Janesi

I have been diabetic for just over 5 yrs - unfortunately metformin had very unpleasant side effects and that includes the slow release. 16 months ago it was decided to put me onto Lantus Sol - to take in the evening, alongside taking 3 gliclazide tablets. I was doing ok - with very good control...

I was put onto Byetta back in November and was also still taking insulin, albeit reduced by half. Unfortunately I had a severe reaction to the byetta and stopped taking it. It seems a very good drug, but nfortunately the side effect is nausea. I persevered for 1 month and felt really rubbish...

Sorry I can't give you any advice - but can sympathise. I too have a major needle phobia, so bad that if I have to go into hospital I have to have "Emla cream" put on before they can go anywhere near me with a needle! However when diagnosed as diabetic I too went into a major panic mode about...

Sorry to be a pain - I am Type 2 diabetic, taking gliclazide (3 tabs a day) and 54 units of insulin at bedtime ( had a very bad reaction to Metformin and couldn't stomach Byetta.) I have been suffering with headaches when I get up in the morning - once showered and awake" they tend to ease off...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Update - I have been taking the Byetta now for 10 days and to be honest have never felt so rough. I called my Diabetic nurse the morning after the 1st dose as I was so upset. My rising level was higher than I was used to and then about an hour after eating my levels...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? I saw my consultant for the 1st time yesterday. I have been Type 2 for 4 years, now on 52 units of insulin daily along with 3 x 80mg gliclazide. My sugars are under excellent control. They have decided to put me onto Byetta. I'm used to injecting, so although...