Recent Content by stephenT2

In support of the OP, I regularly wake up at about 3am, normally for a 'comfort break'. Have done for years now, and yes, it's always at 3 no matter what time I go to bed at...

If you don't change the injection 'site' regularly, you will get lumps. I am currently on a further daily injection of a drug called Clexane 100mg (for blood thinning) which does the same thing of potentially leaving lumps, you need to change the site every time to prevent the lumps. Admittedly...

I have been on Metformin since diagnosed with type 2, a decade ago. Soon after, I developed a recurring issue of diarrhea, to the extent that I often had very little notice of a bowel movement with embarrassing consequences. I was also on a fair cocktail of other drugs for heart issues, blood...

I'm aware of that. That's the reason I queried the previous posts assertion that one was 'better' than the other - surely an impossible assumption!

Why? (especially when Bydureon is a once weekly application, and your suggestion is a daily one)

Have a look at thread title LOL (Exenatide)

Gosh, have been on this injection now for over 5 years, was surprised to see a 'new' post on this thread! Not even sure what the recent post is about LOL

This is an interesting perspective, and one I think deserves further research. I would like to witness the reaction of the general public on this action should the occassion arise, and you need to follow through your clothing removal. I would be delighted to start the 'tut tut' should you need a...

When I was on Byetta (now Bydureon), I had no qualms whatsoever injecting in public. As has already been mentioned, if women can take their breasts out to feed their baby (an action now protected in law), I can certainly feel comfortable sticking a needle in me for a few seconds! I've never had...

Well done Doug. It took me 4 weeks before I was confident on the procedure for getting the injection prepared without the aid of the very good instruction booklet. The freedom of only having to inject once/week is wonderful - I'm sure the results will work out for you... You're probably aware...

Hi Sam, I'll post my answer here though you have posted the same question twice on a different thread too! I've been on Bydureon now for around 8 weeks, after being on Byetta for 3 years. The needle is about the same length, but it is thicker. Occassionally it catches me out, and I have to...

Now on Bydureon - use to be on Byetta... After being on Byetta injecions for 4 years, after a discusion with my consultant, I have now been prescribed the new drug injection - Bydureon. It really is an amazing development, reducing the number of annual injecions from 728, to just 52. The...

Re: exenatide once weekly injection The brand name of this new drug is called Bydureon - I have just been prescribed it today after 4 years on Byetta. It is a once/weekly injection. A bit more complicated to take than a simple 'pen injection', but as you only do it once a week, it's no great...

I've been on Byetta for over 4 years now without significant problems. It only started to bruise me after I recently had a tripple heart bypass, and a new replacement mechanical aeortic valve - as such I am now on Warfarin for the rest of my life. This drug has made my injection sites subject to...

Speaking for myself, I spoke to my GP diabetic nurse about being prescribed this drug 2 days ago - she was surprised I'd heard of it as she only attended a seminar on it 2 weeks ago. On my enquiry, whilst I was with her, she phoned the hospital I attend (at their diabetic clinic) as I have an...