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Like many people here, I am on several types of medication, of which all have a stated side effect of potential stomach upsets. It's not a major issue at all, and to bring things quickly back to normal, a quick glass of sparkling Enos sorts me out. I use it maybe 2/3 times a week, and also find...

I also noticed that on surfing the Byetta web site, that if you register as a user, you can get a free 'carry case' sent out to you for the pen. Unfortunately, the offer is only applicable to residents of the good ole USA! :(

Hi Dennis, Problem solved! When I first started on insulin, I was wrongly given an 'ely lilly' pen which I never used, I'd forgotten all about it. It came in a beautiful crafted box, like an expensive case that you'd keep your glasses in. The moulding inside fits the Bayetta pen perfectly...

Hi, Ive just been prescribed Byetta (After a very unsuccessful 6 months on insulin!). After just collecting my pen, I'm disapointed in the physical aspect of its use. There is no 'pen clip' so you can keep it safely in your pocket, also, there is no case supplied where you can carry it around...

Well, I saw the diabetic consultant today. I showed him the print off I made from my daily BS levels plotted against my insulin doesage (finishing @ 170units/day), and agreed that insulin was not working for me. Apparently, I'm quite rare as this high an insulin resistance is associated with...

You are absolutely right, I know they are high but I meant they were stable in the sense that they weren't rising dramatically since I stopped the insulin. I've rarely had any readings that are lower than these. Approaching a 'hypo' level is something I aspire to! I have now got an appointment...

OK, I appreciate the humour, but my BS levels are stable, and I feel fine. Realistically, I've been told I have a high insulin resistance, but most of you guys here are always talking about adjusting you insulin levels by one unit here and there, or even half unit. When you get to 170 units...

Hi, I'm type 2 and after nearly 2 years on ever increasing oral medication, I was put on 'levimir' 4 months ago. From starting on 10units/day I was up to 170units/day on Sunday. My BS was still fairly constant at around 9-11 before breakfast. I was so depressed at pumping over a full vile of...

There are still obvious supply problems with the SQ pen. I've been waiting since June for one, although I did get a call from my pharmacy last week saying they hope to have it for me in two more weeks. Yes, I'll beleive it when I see it! (I'm almost in need of some counselling therapy from...

Darn that sounds perfect, but I think I've left it too late to buy online, I leave on Wednesday! I don' think I'll be able to get to a stockist in time either... Is there another way to keep the stuff cool? (I promise to get a 'frio' for future use!) stephen

Hi, I'm going on holiday shortly to (hopefully!) somewhere warmer than here :) Whats the best way to store my insulin (levemir) for travel? (I'll be carrying 10 viles in hand luggage) I had thought of putting it in a tupperware type container with some 'freeze packs', but think this might be...

You know Nemo, After re-reading my post, it does come over a bit negative! Retail is a fabulous environment to work in. It has a tremendous buzz, dealing directly with the public is invigorating, and if you have the desire, career progression is usually down solely on your enthusiasm and...

Hi, Ironically, my career has been the other way round! I started off in retail (for over 20 years) and have now progressed to an office based job. I've only been recently diagnosed, so have no idea what effect 'retail' has on diabetes. However, I think you should really think this through. In...

I was put on insulin just over 8 weeks ago. Like you, I was very apprehensive on injecting by needle, so persuaded by diabetic team to prescribe me an SQ pen. (I'm a gadget freak and loved the idea of a pressure based injection, just like Star Trek has been using for 30 years!). However, the...

Hi, I've just started my first cold of the season. On buying my usual tipple of Lemsip, I noticed one of the main ingredients was sucrose. On checking all the other similar types of medication, this seems to be a main ingredient in the lot. Is there a sugar free alternative that works? Stephen

Thats weird! I started on Levemir 8 weeks ago, (now on 130 units/night) and I have suffered from leg cramps to the extent that I jump out of bed screaming like a banshee and scaring my partner! I too asked if this was a side effect of the insulin, but was told it wasn't. Your solution is...

Hi Fergus, My most recent results are: total cholesterol 4.6 mmols/l HDL 0.6 mmols/l triglycerides 4.0 mmols/l HbA1c 8.8% What do you think? stephen

Hi Katherine, Yes, I'm on Metformin as well - 4 x 500Mg/day (I'm also on Simvistatin, Lipantyl, Niaspan, Aspirin and Ramipril) 18 months ago, I didn't even take a pain killer from one year to the next!! I've turned into a real 'junkie' and a micro drain on the NHS :) I am not overweight, but...

Yikes, my body weight is 71 Kg, that means I should be on 35 units/day? Or have I picked that up wrong. If not, am I seriously just crumbling apart :) stephen

Many thanks for all the replies. I can't split dose between morning and night, as my team are trying to get my morning fast level below 10mmol (Still around 14). But the suggestion of splitting sites in the evening I've now started. However, as of today, I'm now on 92 units, so may well start...