Recent Content by Sillymilly

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Guys, I am nearing the end of my third month on Byetta. In the first 5 weeks I lost just over a stone in weight but now I seem have stayed the same, well less a couple of pounds. Have to say when I started the 10 I was really struggling with the sickness feeling. I...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Guys, Just to say...I have been on byetta for nearly a month now and I am going to the hospital Monday for my increase to 10mg. Initially I was a little apprehensive as I am on insulin as well but thankfully things have gone really well. I felt a little sick to start...

Started Byetta I started on Byetta yesterday so here I go, wait to see waht happens. I couldnt believe what I did.......first day and I did my injection, took my meds, and did my insulin. Went off to work and was busy discussing with my daughter what had been said at the hospital re my meds. I...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Dennis, Thanks for your response re pancreatitis. I have to say I did wonder if it was a bit over the top and after reading all the other comments I think I have really made up my mind to go with the Byetta. My husband is a little concerned but I have told him about...

Byetta with Insulin Hi Guys, Can anyome tell me if they are using Byetta with insulin and if so how are they feeling. Since starting using insulin in December 08(various ones over the time) I have put on 2 1/2 stone in weight I am mortified. I have been to the dietician and my diabetic nurse...

Hi Guys, Thanks for response. Yes I am on a statin, Rosuvastatin which I have been on for at least 5 years so I really dont think my leg pain is down to this particular drug. The pain only started about two months ago and is so bad it keeps me awake at night. The problem is that I had a fall...

Hi Guys, Just wanted to let of some steam ( well someone to chat to)hope you dont mind. Without going over old ground my levels have been very up and down mainly up in the twenties since last July. I started insulin in December, trying various ones etc. This started for no apparent reason so...

Thank you Dennis for the heads up on Frio site. I will certainly be purchasing one for my holidays. You have all been very helpful. I am so glad I joined this site, have been diabetic for five years but only insulin since December so decided to join in and read other peoples comments etc re...

Thanks for the pointer Sugarless. It says take a cool bag, does this mean for on the plane or whilst away. If on the plane do you think it means I can take an ice block to keep cool. With the restrictions on liquid I am not sure. Sorry I am sounding so dumb here I am really trying not to sound...

Hi, As I am fairly new (Since December) to insulin I am a little unsure as to what the procedure is when flying. How do I store the insulin from home to hotel. Am I allowed to take a cool bag with freezer block, I know the insulin cant be frozen. If not what do I do to keep the insulin cool...

Hello everyone, As you can see I am totally new to this forum so please bare with me if I make mistakes etc. I am so glad to have found you and to "listen" to everyone else, I dont feel like I am quite as alone as I thought I was. I have been type 2 diabetic since May 2005 and have been taken...