[ray91]

I am new to this app, I have tried everything to get this dieses under control needless to say I am a very bad case, I am hoping using this app and reading the forum will help me. I am too embarrassed to post my A1C and BG levels also to embarrassed to post the meds I am on.
Anyway the doc is now putting me on a new inject able med called Byetta, what is the census, I know the doc said that if I don’t get my BG down I will be forced to taking insulin.

[dano]

Good luck with the Byetta, it works well for some, but it didn't work for me.

Be sure to read the first three threads in the Type 2 (T2) Section.

[Edvira]

For me, when I first was told about having this disease I was terrified. So, I had to talk to my best friend, who is my older sister. I was than able to take a breath but now she's my biggest supporter. Her spouse has the same thing but he's isn't really watching his glucose levels. He just takes his meds and insulins. He thinks that helps him there but I didn't want to be that way so I started watching my eating habits and exercises. So, just keep what u don't want in mind and that'll keep u aware of your glucose levels. I believe that has helped me and now at the lowest level possible plus no signs that I was once at severe levels.

[rramd]

Don't be afraid of taking Insulin. It is obviously the best treatment for the basic problem in diabetes which is insulin deficiency. Metformin is also woth taking as a supplement to insulin since it will decrease the amount of insulin you will need, and in that way help control your appitite. Insulin causes hunger. Some mild type 2 diabetics might be adequately treated with metformin alone but I doubt it. Drugs that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin are probably not a good idea since eventual beta cell burnout is a problem in type 2 diabetes, essentially changing a type 2 to a type 1 for all practical purposes. Forcing the pancreas to make more insulin than it was designed to make is the probable reason beta cell burnout occurs. I don't know much about other drugs for diabetes but there is always hope for new approaches to tackling this problem. Small meals and limiting carbohydrates to 30 grams of net carbs per meal makes BS controll much easier. Counting carbs and calculating per-meal insulin dosages is a lot like firing a weapon with a very unsteady aim. The smaller the meal and the lower the grams of carb per meal, the steadier your aim will be so that if you miss your target you will be much more likely to still be close to a postprandial BS of 83 instead of being very high, or later very low, unpredictably.

[jlaracue@aol.com]

Byetta is a hormone that plays around with your innards by suppressing appetite and encouraging you to eat smaller meals. Victoza, FDA-approved about two years ago, is a similar drug. Byetta made me too nauseous and Victoza made my heart beat faster. I'm now on meal-time and nighttime insulins. I took myself off drinking and I rarely drink diet-sodas. Enjoy lots of water, seltzer, and shy away from excessively salted foods. Also do my own yard work, walk the dog, and use the home treadmill and hospital gym. Still overweight and gl management is always a work in progress, but I keeping on top of things and staying positive.
Do the insulin. I don't think it's a good idea to delay it.

[gords]

I have been using Byetta now for a year all good I have lost loads of weight and am now down to just one dose a day no side effects

[Shareef71]

My diabetes is also categorized as out of control because my blood sugars are so high. It is nothing to be ashamed of. It takes a real strong person to accept the diagnosis and not give up but keep fighting the disease. I understand totally what you're going through and you have my complete support. There are times when my fasting blood sugar is over 360 mg/dL and it hurts but I'm not giving up. I'll keep fighting! I'm making progress and I thank God for that. I was just recently put on insulin and it really helps. I also take Metformin and Byetta to help curb my appetite. I started exercising more and eating less and it's a steady slow process. I'm in your corner and so is this website. As a Muslim, we believe that,"Allah(God) created every disease and for every disease He created a cure." So we have to keep fighting! Our families deserve our best effort and nothing else.

[rrmead]

For some unknown reason my A1C shot up to 10 in just 3 months. Dr. added AM insulin to my PM insulin and Meta/Glip regimen but gl is still not controlled. It seems as soon as I eat anything the gl skyrockets to the 300's. Exercise=15 min walking

[scrappykat]

On a low carb diet and 3 different medications including Byetta (Yay for not constantly thinking about food anymore) I am getting my blood sugars under control. You can do it. You do have to watch what you eat though, at least cut out all sugar and white products, ie flour, white rice, pasta etc. It makes it easier to keep things under control. Keep a food diary for a while and put your bsl's in it too after your meals, and you will be able to see what sets you off and what you can eat happily. Interestingly, I can eat vegetable sushi (with the rice in it) and my bsl's drop. Its a matter of tiral and error, but you can do it.

[geo7010]

Hello. I'm Geo. Was diagnosed a Type 2 about 2 yrs ago, use meter just in mornings as a fasting test. Have been taking 2000mg's of Metformin per day in the AM but lately have been taking 1000mg in AM and 1000mg in late evening. It was leveling my Fasting numbers down from around 140 to around 110. I'm hoping to stablize my numbers to around 108. But my weight is not. It's way too high, around 300 lbs. Have hard time walking, big problem with numbness in feet/ankles and surface pain. Got any ideas anout getting weight off?