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I went to see my diabetic specialist nurse at the hospital today. I asked her if I could try Levemir instead of Lantus as on the Lantus I've gained weight, even with 10 untis of Byetta. So for 1 month I'm allowed to keep the Byetta but changing the Lantus for Levemir. I hope changing the...

My hands aren't affected. And it's worse in my left foot, especically the middle toe. Is it nerve damage diabetics get or bad circulation? The pain is very unpleasant, it's kind of like cramp but with pins and needles. I can't walk when it comes on, I have to sit down and massage my toes. Yech...

Hi Phil, I have cirrhosis too (also non alcohol related), so I totally sympathise. It's really difficult trying to find a balance between the 2 conditions without making one or other worse. I was diagnosed diabetic early September this year, so I'm fairly new to the diabetic stuff too...

That is really interesting. Thanks for posting!

I know I'm at risk for neuropathy now I'm diagnosed diabetic. Since the weather has turned cold, I've started getting pain and then numbness in my toes. It's scaring me because I think it might be a sign of nerve damage. If I keep my feet warm it doesn't happen but I'm concerned for when I go...

Low carb means high protein and sometimes high fat, neither of which are good for people with compromised liver function. High protein diets are bad for cirrhosis. So I'm between a rock and a hard place. Hanadr, my diabetes team know that insulin causes weight gain. That's why they gave me...

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes in September. We returned from holiday and I felt terrible. Long story short, I was admitted to hospital with a blood sugar of 36. Discharged the next day with a prescription for Lantus and Byetta. The Byetta was supposed to help me lose weight, only I didn't get...

I always turned up my nose at the flu jab, but 2 years ago I got flu. REAL flu, not a heavy cold. I was flat on my back for 2 weeks and still a wreck for another 2 and ended up cracking a rib coughing. So, yeah I am having the jab. If I get flu anyway, I'll post and say so, but I'm not taking...

I am T2 on insulin and byetta so qualify for free strips on NHS prescription. I get 50 strips per month which is OK now but wasn't enough when i was first diagnosed 5 weeks ago. The price of the strips is astronomical! My freedom lite strips are anywhere between £20 and £30 for 50 strips...

Wow, the test strips are more expensive than the meters! They don't have my brand of meter strips. I was given the abbot freestyle light meter, and I find when I hand in my prescription at Boots or wherever the strips need to be ordered in specially. Is that meter an obsolete model or...

That's very interesting, thanks for posting. I'm currently on Byetta 10 ug 2x daily, so a once a week jab that works better would suit me fine. i never experienced any nausea or reduced appetite on this medication. Good about the nausea not so good about no weight reduction. Oh well.

I am not sure if this is a myth or has basis, but I've read in several different places that in type 2 patients insulin makes it very hard to lose weight even with dietary changes. I've only been on insulin for less than a month, and I am definitely hungry more than before. If it's stimulation...

Sutton, Merton and Wandsworth PCT are prescribing Byetta. I know because am on it and they are trialling it together with insulin , which is unusual right now. Good luck! Ack, I just realized you want info regarding Essex which makes my post not a lot of help. Sorry.

Re: Anyone use Byetta? I think I am another test case as I was started on Byetta and insulin (lantus) for recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes. I landed up in hospital with a blood glucose of 36.something after returning from holiday. because I am very overweight the Byetta was prescribed...

I have just started using Byetta so your post is very reassuring. Thanks!

This is a great idea! I'll try it. Thanks!

I think it's an individual thing. Not all diabetics can go low carb. For me, it would be bad as I also have liver disease. A high protein high fat diet would be terrible for me. Slow release carbs and fresh fruit and veg are staples. I'm not vegetarian, as I eat seafood and fish, but I don't...