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- 49
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Non-insulin injectable medication (incretin mimetics)
Hi there,
I was on Metformin and sitagliptin with worsening control, and wavering levels of carbohydrate in my diet, but after being refused a referral to the consultant for a GLP-1 inhibitor 12 months ago because my BMI was 34.9 and not 35, my HbA1c went up to 77 and I was finally prescribed Lyxumia via a new 'Nurse Facilitator' at my GP Practice.
I've been taking it 5 weeks now (with Metformin), and it doesn't seem to be having much effect on my morning bloods which are rarely under 8mmol regardless of what I eat the day/evening before. I have been experimenting with different amounts of carbs and it doesn't seem to have much effect at all on bloods... I feel pretty rubbish too, nauseous a lot of the time, no energy, headaches, but I've heard this should wear off. But to have this on top of the tingling fingers and feet I have progressing, and still not have good control is pretty scary :-(
What are your experiences with Lyxumia and blood glucose control? How long did it take to have an effect? I've read that it has an effect quite quickly... Do you take it with a low carb diet? What has it done to your numbers?
My nurse has suggested I change to Bydureon, which I understand is a once weekly injection with a bigger needle. Has anyone made this change? What are your experiences in control with that, and what did it do to your numbers?
Thank you
I was on Metformin and sitagliptin with worsening control, and wavering levels of carbohydrate in my diet, but after being refused a referral to the consultant for a GLP-1 inhibitor 12 months ago because my BMI was 34.9 and not 35, my HbA1c went up to 77 and I was finally prescribed Lyxumia via a new 'Nurse Facilitator' at my GP Practice.
I've been taking it 5 weeks now (with Metformin), and it doesn't seem to be having much effect on my morning bloods which are rarely under 8mmol regardless of what I eat the day/evening before. I have been experimenting with different amounts of carbs and it doesn't seem to have much effect at all on bloods... I feel pretty rubbish too, nauseous a lot of the time, no energy, headaches, but I've heard this should wear off. But to have this on top of the tingling fingers and feet I have progressing, and still not have good control is pretty scary :-(
What are your experiences with Lyxumia and blood glucose control? How long did it take to have an effect? I've read that it has an effect quite quickly... Do you take it with a low carb diet? What has it done to your numbers?
My nurse has suggested I change to Bydureon, which I understand is a once weekly injection with a bigger needle. Has anyone made this change? What are your experiences in control with that, and what did it do to your numbers?
Thank you