New to the list
Hi, my name is Sadiqa. I was diagnosed with type2 diabetes in July of 1999.
I was living overseas at the time, but came back to the States when my aunt
became seriously ill. Since she was a diabetic as well, I started to see her
dr, and endocrinologist and primary care dr. I began to see him after I had
been here for a year. During that time, I gained 50 lbs so he put me on a
nightime dose of Humulin (20u) along with my regular doseage of Glucophage
500 x5, Actos 30, Amaryl 3, and Lescol XL 80. This helped my morning #s
but I gained weight. This doctor died about 2 months ago and when I finally
went to a new dr. I told him I didn’t want insulin anymore. He suggested Byetta
(5 mcg) and I began it Nov 9. I started on 10mcg about a week ago. I’ve had
more nausea on the 10mcg than on the 5mcg but now it seems to be settling down.
I’ve lost about 15 lbs, so I’m very happy with this. I know that if I actually
add
some exercise to the mix, I’d do even better.
I’m happy to be invited to this list as on the other lists I felt very alone in
the
"Byetta experience". Thanks, Andrew, for the invitation and I hope you recover
quickly from your operation.
Best regards to all,
Sadiqa
But anything with a GI of over 55 is considered a high glycemic food.
Then there is the portion size which makes up the GL, glycemic load. A
spoonful of something vs a heap on the plate are very different. Any
sweet potato will raise my bgs beyond an acceptable level.
YMMV.
Helen
Anything posted in this group is the opinion of the person who posted it.
Visit your group "Diabetes_And_Byetta" on the web.
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