Diabetes - All People Who Are Taking "Byetta"

myjoy2go

I have had T2 since 1991

posted 09/22/2008, comments (7)

Frustrated with daughter's doctor!

My daughter was diagnosed as a diabetic Type 2 in 2006 and has been able to control her diabetes by weight loss, diet (low carb) and exercise. She dropped 60 pounds (from 275) and has been able to maintain the weight loss and keep her blood sugar in control. She will be 39 in October. About eight months ago her family doctor... Read more Chevron

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Jiriki55

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creating a calm, fulfilling life living w/diabetes

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posted 09/11/2008, comment (1)

The first day of the rest of my life

The title of this post is something I think about every day-the rest of my life. I have had type 2 diabetes for 12 years now. I was diagnosed shortly before my mother died-of complications of diabetes. She was 61. Her mother died of complications of diabetes also at the age of 61. See the pattern here? I am... Read more Chevron

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debb

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dx'd june 9, 2004 it hasn't slowed me down yet.

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (2)

living without insurance

hi, my name is debb. i am a type 2 diabetic, for about 4 years now. dx'd june 9th 2004. not only am i overweight, but it seems that type 2 diabetes runs in my family. we have both overweight and regular weight family members. all have gotten their diabetes after their 45th birthday. so my... Read more Chevron

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DGV

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Workaholic, sugar lover, carbohydrate lover...all the things I sh

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posted 07/18/2008, comments (2)

Just started Byetta 5mcg tonight - Keeping fingers crossed!

I just began my Byetta at 12:20 a.m. tonight! I was so peachy proud of myself, as I am needle phobic and did not think I would be able to do it! After I injected it, I woke up my husband and told him...ran to my teenaged daughter's room and told her, then called my mother and sister and told them! I am type 2 and have been in... Read more Chevron

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Claire

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posted 02/17/2008, comments (2)

Byetta Pen problems

I have been on Byetta for over 2 years and recently have been having problems with the pen. While setting the pen for 10, it actually shoots significant amounts of Byetta, yet when I inject and depress, very little Byetta actually comes out. I've run a few tests where no Byetta is injected. Anyone else having that... Read more Chevron

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