Hi, I am the mom of a 12 y/o Type I diabetic who still has some islet cell activity. Why can't we use the Byetta to enhance his honeymoon period? Byetta is expensive, but now FDA approved, has side effects. Thanks
Q: Why can't Byetta be used in newly diagnosed Type I diabetes to restore what few islet cells remain?
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8/15/08 1:43am
JJ-
Hello! Nice too meet you! Wouldn't it be nice to be able to use Byetta to enhance the honeymoon period??? Oh my gosh, I would love it and so would the whole Type 1 population. You never know!
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease is sponsoring a clinical trial to see the effects on exenatide (byetta) to see what the effects are on Type 1 diabetic's. If you need more information let me know.
Good Luck,
Cherise
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