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<blockquote data-quote="toastlover" data-source="post: 134700" data-attributes="member: 17038"><p>I will try and keep my story short but there's a lot to it ...</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed as T2 in 1995 and after years of little success with Metformin was moved onto Insulin in 2003, a combination of long lasting (Insulatard) and fast acting (Novorapid). In my first 18 months on insulin I gained 5 stone in weight and have been the same weight ever since. :cry: </p><p></p><p>I used to take Insulatard at night and Novorapid with food and my HBa1c was around 8. I was taking approximately 30 units of Insulatard and around 70 of Novorapid during the day. I have been struggling to lose weight so a year ago I was advised to change to two Insulatard injections a day (morning and evening) and Novorapid with food but significantly less - I currently take 2 x 26 Insulatard and around 10-15 Novorapid with each meal.</p><p></p><p>Since switching to this regime my BG has risen and I struggle to get it below 10. My recent HBa1c is 10.4 which is very concerning. My kidneys have started to leak a little protein so yesterdasy the GP prescribed me Ramipril.</p><p></p><p>I used to go to the hospital but didn't find that a positive experience - consultant too pushy towards gastric band surgery and not really interested in much else. I don't really want to go down that route because in my heart I know that insulin is the reason for the 5 stone weight gain that I haven't been able to shift.</p><p></p><p>At the end of this month my GP is enlstign the services of a specialist dioabetic nurse and I have an appointment to see her to discuss my options. However, looking at other people's experiences I'd like a good idea of my options before I see her.</p><p></p><p>Am I a candidate for Byetta to help with reducing insulin, BG and weight? Is there anything else I can suggest to her for consideration?</p><p></p><p>I am a 34 year old female who eats sensibly, exercises 3 times a week and apart from the above otherwise good health. We plan to start a family in around 2-3 years time - I really want to get my BG and weight under control to help with that.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post and thanks for any info <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Tina</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toastlover, post: 134700, member: 17038"] I will try and keep my story short but there's a lot to it ... I was diagnosed as T2 in 1995 and after years of little success with Metformin was moved onto Insulin in 2003, a combination of long lasting (Insulatard) and fast acting (Novorapid). In my first 18 months on insulin I gained 5 stone in weight and have been the same weight ever since. :cry: I used to take Insulatard at night and Novorapid with food and my HBa1c was around 8. I was taking approximately 30 units of Insulatard and around 70 of Novorapid during the day. I have been struggling to lose weight so a year ago I was advised to change to two Insulatard injections a day (morning and evening) and Novorapid with food but significantly less - I currently take 2 x 26 Insulatard and around 10-15 Novorapid with each meal. Since switching to this regime my BG has risen and I struggle to get it below 10. My recent HBa1c is 10.4 which is very concerning. My kidneys have started to leak a little protein so yesterdasy the GP prescribed me Ramipril. I used to go to the hospital but didn't find that a positive experience - consultant too pushy towards gastric band surgery and not really interested in much else. I don't really want to go down that route because in my heart I know that insulin is the reason for the 5 stone weight gain that I haven't been able to shift. At the end of this month my GP is enlstign the services of a specialist dioabetic nurse and I have an appointment to see her to discuss my options. However, looking at other people's experiences I'd like a good idea of my options before I see her. Am I a candidate for Byetta to help with reducing insulin, BG and weight? Is there anything else I can suggest to her for consideration? I am a 34 year old female who eats sensibly, exercises 3 times a week and apart from the above otherwise good health. We plan to start a family in around 2-3 years time - I really want to get my BG and weight under control to help with that. Sorry for the long post and thanks for any info :) Tina [/QUOTE]
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