Diabetes & Byetta

Just got my fist labs back since starting byetta. First,a disclaimer–I
was on the therapy starting in the middle of June, did 30 days 5 mcg,
then a week of 10. I did not use it for a week, then went back to 10
and had a sever allergic site reaction–it looked like I had a huge
wasp sting. The welts were about 3 inches long, itchy as anything and
lasted for 2-5 hours. I thought if I kept taking it, my body would
adjust, and the doctor agreed, but it did not work. I was off of it all
of August, and just started back on 5 mcg about a week ago. I am still
having reactions, albeit smaller, but I am still hopeful.

All that being said, my A1c went from 7.7 down to 7.2. I also lost
about 7 lbs since my last visit, which is always a bonus. I am going to
stay on 5mcg for two weeks, then try 5 morning and 10 at dinner for 2
weeks, tehn switch to 10. I hope the site reactions go away b/c this
stuff is great!

Anyone else having site reactions? I tried it in my stomach today
(usually use thighs) and the reaction was a little worse.

Stephanie

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