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bbsue - good luck. There are a few tips from memory- like taking the byetta just before you eat and avoid the spicy stuff. I am sure Dennis can tell you more. Look up the US forums to get more advice. It seems most people get over the nausea. Marty B

I hear a lot of the Glasgow diabetoloigsts aare very impressed with Byetta. I tried it on again todsy with my diabetologist- but he is sticking to the guidlines (not for insulin users at the moment). I am just about to change from Lantus to Levemir and will go on a bisphosphonate next week...

Had MRI scan 2 hours ago. My radiologist thinks it probably is charcot neuropathic arthropathy. My diabetologist will make me strict non weight bearing for the next 6 weeks. Looks like i am off Christmas again. Will post my results. Marty B

As i thought, I have been changed onto Levemir for 2 reasons 1. Less weight inducing 2. I use a lot of top ups after my main meal at night. So instead on Lantus 64, I am starting on Levermir 20 morning and Levemir 40 in the evening. This weeks HbA1c is 6.5%, but then I am only 40 with...

Going for a MRI scan on my problem right foot (abscess last year led to DKA and 2nd toe amputation). In a removeable splint today for the next 6-12 months probably. Anybody gone through this mullarkey? Marty B

I've been on lantus for 12 months since diagnosis. my diabetic nurses use both but say levemir is less weight inducing. they also use a twice daily reime of levemir for difficult cases, i have a patient whose HBA1C WAS 20% when i first met him (on 200 units insulin a day). he was chnged to twice...

A Coventary trial with sitagliptin reduced insulin requirements by a third! That's good enough for me. Marty B

Don't hink I will get it as am on Insulin and Metformin. My diabetologist (a newbie) has started 5 people on it. I am due to see him soon and will try to get sitagliptin. Will post if successful. Iam glad it works well with you. Are you still paying for it yourself? Marty B

Anybody else using it yet? There were a few reports of pancreatitis related to byetta use recently. Marty B

Inverclyde, watching the Red Arrows and the QEII today. One of the Red Arrows flew arounf my hospital- brilliant! Marty B

Unfortunately, MB of Man U is no relation. Glad you are geting on ok with Exenatide. Keep posting. BTW Sitagliptin inhibits the enzyme which degrades the incretin GLP, thereby prolonging GLP action. Marty B

It has just been licenced last month for use by NHS Scotland. NICE always takes much longer to review new drugs. I want it but i'm wary of the nausea most Americans seemed to complain of. Especially as I am prone to reflux acid. Sitagliptin is due for review next month by the Scottish Medicines...

The ultimate low carb is the Atkins. However, it may not be healhy as some people will resort to eating mainly meat that is higher in saturated fat and thus will increase blood cholesterol levels. Might explain how my non veg eating non smoker 36 yo brother had a heart attack 3 weeks ago and...