[Diana]

I just found out an old highschool classmate is using Byetta to control her T2. First time I ever heard of injections that are not insulin?

Here's a full explanation of what it is and how it's used: Exenatide Injection - PubMed Health

 

[weaveroflight]

I was on it for awhile, but it made me very sick to my stomach.

 

[reverie08]

I just had my doctor recommend thy on my last visit. He wanted me to try Byetta or Victoza.

The feedback I got on the forum was that it forces your pancreas to make insulin and therefore eventually your pancreAs gives out.

I wasn't sure why my doc wanted to change my Meds I was avg 124 bg on my 3 week. List weight and everything.

He pretty much said the benefits included faster weight loss and quicker reduced bg after meals.

I think I'll stick to my Glumetza diet n exercise for now.

Jen

 

[Diana]

I was on it for awhile, but it made me very sick to my stomach.

That's what my friend said too. I'm sticking with Metformin ER!!

 

[jwags]

It is quite expensive and many people experience stomach problems. Supposedly Victoza is a little better but even more expensive. Some find they stop working after 6 months to a year, maybe that is because they have caused more insulin resistance and beta cell burn out.