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    BYETTA

    Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi My GP referred me to a specialist who has put me on Januvia with a view to changing it to Byetta if that doesn't do the trick. MY GP and the Diabetic Nurse Practitioner are lovely but they were totally honest and said they didnt know what medication would work best...
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    Diamicron XR

    Hi I dont have time to cook anything in the morning - (2 kids under 8 !) - so its a mad dash to school before driving like a lunatic to get to work on time. Unfortunately that means kippers and eggs are out of the question. Can anyone suggest anything that is really quick and tasty for...
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    BYETTA

    Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi The Dietician hasn't gone through specifics with carbs - so what sort of carbs should I be avoiding ie which are better ??? I've just picked up my prescription from the doctors and tey have decided tostart me on Januvia to see how it goes befor going onto Byetta. Ca...
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    BYETTA

    Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Thanks for your reply. I was taking the max of metformin but it gives me a very bad tummy and therefore stops absorption of some of my other medication (forgot to mention I had a cardiac arrest a few years ago and have heart valve probs - also suffered a series of...
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    Diamicron XR

    Hi I take 2x 750mg metformin and 2 x 80mg gliclazide and am about to sart an additional tablet as my sugars are still out of control- so you are not alone! I've been told that if this next tablet doesnt help (not sure what it is yet - will find out tomorrow) then I will be moving onto something...
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    BYETTA

    Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Sorry to 'butt in' but I am new to this forum and am hoping to get a better understanding of things. I was diagnosed as type 2 a year ago and despite a closely monitored diet it is still largely uncontrolled. My HBA1C is now down to 8.8 which is brilliant for me and...