Why can't type 1 take byetta?

timo2

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Hello obloomingthistle,

Byetta delays the arrival of glucose from digestion and suppresses the release of glucagon.
Both of these actions would leave a type 1 at serious risk of hypo.
Byetta also stimulates insulin production, an action that would be wasted on a type 1.

Regards,
timo.