Information and opinions on Diabetes from bellamuse at MyDiabetesCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243/8738/disease-contest Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:02:00 -0400 bellamuse      Some people I know are competitive about their Diabetes - I mean they try to compete to see who takes the most medication and have had more health problems associated with the disease.  I don't understand this at all.  I just want to scream at these people and say, "Hey stupid, you don't have to have any of these symptoms if you care enough about yourself to do something positive for yourself." ... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243/8738/disease-contest http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243/8737/byetta-changed Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:16:00 -0400 bellamuse I have been using Byetta for three months and have lost 15 pounds.  Before the Byetta, I was a chronic couch potato, and was fatigued all the time.  I feel full with less food and stay satisfied longer.  I have more energy, have lower glucose levels, and lower blood pressure.  Next month, I am due for complete blood tests so I'll let you know the effect on A1C and cholestrol levels.  I am also interested to see if it... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/243/8737/byetta-changed