newbie - first post
Just wanted to pop in to say hi, I’ve been reading all the posts since
Friday when I took my first dose of Byetta. I’m 36 and was diagnosed
with diabetes only 9 months ago. I can only take 1700 mg of Metformin
before I start getting these weird side effects, and my numbers are
just all over the place. My doctor wanted me to try Avendia, but
after reading about all the side effects and the weight gain, I
refused to take it. I found information on Byetta by accident, and
asked my doctor about it. She agreed, and well, here I am. I haven’t
had any nausea, and I have only felt full once since taking it. My
numbers are down a little, 145 two hours after breakfast this
morning. I’m anxious to have the results that many of you have
experienced. I noticed that after I give myself the injection, that I
have one or two drops of medicine on the needle, even though I count
to 5 very slowly. The needle isn’t bothering me, but I can’t stand
that burning sensation. Any advice?
Donna
March 19th, 2004 at 6:07 pm
you might try taking the pen out of the fridge 15 min
or so before you take it. that helps some with the
burning…where are you injecting? i gave it ONCE in
my arm. will not do that again. i use my belly and
have very little feeling. many of us count to 20
before removing the needle. seems to help get the
whole dose in
btw welcom to the group
March 20th, 2004 at 4:53 am
I accidentally deleted the post from someone asking about high BG in the a.m.
That’s the dawn effect. Yes, I have that too. It has been greatly reduced
since Byetta because my overall BG has been greatly reduced, but I still have
it. My dawn effect used to be over 350 mg/dl. Keep on with the byetta and
things will get better. Some people need basal insulin overnight. I am still
debating whether I need that or need to try another alternative to metformin
that is time relase like John’s fortament.
Cheers!
Marsha
March 20th, 2004 at 8:27 am
The burn is definitely from the medicine, as there is no pain with the actual
sticking of the needle, and I don’t feel the burn until I get to about count
three. I don’t use alcohol to clean the area, as someone else asked, and I
inject on the bottom left part of my belly. The burn doesn’t hurt, just
uncomfortable and it drives me crazy.
Donna
btw welcom to the group
Anything posted in this group is the opinion of the person who posted it.
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March 20th, 2004 at 5:03 pm
I am also higher in the morning, and have directly related how high it is to how
much sleep I got the night before. The doctor said it’s from the adrenal (sp?)
gland and wasn’t happy that I was only getting 4 - 5 hours sleep a night.
Donna
Cheers!
Marsha
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September 29th, 2005 at 7:52 am
Hello everyone!
I have a question about the "Dawn Effect". My morning is my highest
time and my mil was put on insulin for her morning highs of 150. Mine
(before the lizard) were 160-170. Now they are usually around 130-140
with the 10-pen. I’ve been on that for 2 weeks. No huge weight loss,
but in 2 months I’ve dropped a pants size.
So, I assume that I am suffering from the "Dawn Effect" that was
mentioned in another post about Endos. I use my GP. What is it and
how can I combat it?
Thanks!
Lisa in NYS
September 29th, 2005 at 12:26 pm
A lot of us have this problem . . . personally, my blood sugar
continues to rise after I awake. Even it is normal when I get up, an
hour later it can be 50 points higher. I find I can stop it from
going higher by eating a high-protein breakfast as soon as possible
after I get up. Some people find a high-protein snack before bedtime
helps. Rick gives information on other specific before-bed snacks
that some people find help.
My fasting blood sugar level whenever I have blood tests in the
morning always show high as a result! If I could eat before the test,
it would probably be lower, even normal.
If you do an internet search, you will find a lot of information on
the Dawn Phenomenon or Effect, what causes it, how to handle it, etc.
Judy in PA
September 29th, 2005 at 6:17 pm
I know that our fasting bg number should be between 80-140. Some say between
80-130 and some say 90-140. What do most of you strive for as a fasting bg
number? Are you ok with being on the high end of those ranges, or are we better
off trying to stay on the low end of that range? Thanks. Kathy, MN
A lot of us have this problem . . . personally, my blood sugar
continues to rise after I awake. Even it is normal when I get up, an
hour later it can be 50 points higher. I find I can stop it from
going higher by eating a high-protein breakfast as soon as possible
after I get up. Some people find a high-protein snack before bedtime
helps. Rick gives information on other specific before-bed snacks
that some people find help.
My fasting blood sugar level whenever I have blood tests in the
morning always show high as a result! If I could eat before the test,
it would probably be lower, even normal.
If you do an internet search, you will find a lot of information on
the Dawn Phenomenon or Effect, what causes it, how to handle it, etc.
Judy in PA
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September 30th, 2005 at 5:22 am
Hi Kathy,
I strive for 70 - 80 FBG, but don’t have a cow til they hit 120 (a FBG of
126 or higher is criteria for the diabetes diagnosis, and I’m really striving
for non-diabetic BG) .
Without Byetta I had the proverbial cow at 90 because it really restricted
my breakfast options, and I like my breakfast!! With Byetta, it’s a lot
easier.
Hugs,
Paula
I know that our fasting bg number should be between 80-140. Some say
between 80-130 and some say 90-140. What do most of you strive for as a
fasting
bg number? Are you ok with being on the high end of those ranges, or are we
better off trying to stay on the low end of that range? Thanks. Kathy, MN
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September 30th, 2005 at 9:35 am
Hi Lisa~
I have been experimenting with different things trying to get my morning
numbers lower too. Exercise at night usually always gives me lower morning
numbers. Which for me is below 120. The lowest I have seen is 111. Other wise
my numbers are in the mid 120’s to the high 140 range. My Endo says the bedtime
snack is key too. So I have been trying different things there. I have half an
apple and 4 soda crackers with a bit of cheese or last night I tried half an
apple with peanut butter. And with no exercise last night my morning number was
116 this morning. And it has been low a few times without exercise and with the
bedtime snack.
So all things considered I think you have to just try and work things out and
see what works best for you.
Good Luck!
Tami
I have a question about the "Dawn Effect". My morning is my highest
time and my mil was put on insulin for her morning highs of 150. Mine
(before the lizard) were 160-170. Now they are usually around 130-140
with the 10-pen. I’ve been on that for 2 weeks. No huge weight loss,
but in 2 months I’ve dropped a pants size.
So, I assume that I am suffering from the "Dawn Effect" that was
mentioned in another post about Endos. I use my GP. What is it and
how can I combat it?
Thanks!
Lisa in NYS
October 2nd, 2005 at 6:19 am
I have the dawn effect which averages between 118 and 140. It all depends on
what I eat the night before. I don’t worry about these numbers. I’m more
concerned if the numbers elevate and stay that way.
Frances
A lot of us have this problem . . . personally, my blood sugar
continues to rise after I awake. Even it is normal when I get up, an
hour later it can be 50 points higher. I find I can stop it from
going higher by eating a high-protein breakfast as soon as possible
after I get up. Some people find a high-protein snack before bedtime
helps. Rick gives information on other specific before-bed snacks
that some people find help.
My fasting blood sugar level whenever I have blood tests in the
morning always show high as a result! If I could eat before the test,
it would probably be lower, even normal.
If you do an internet search, you will find a lot of information on
the Dawn Phenomenon or Effect, what causes it, how to handle it, etc.
Judy in PA
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Frances
October 3rd, 2005 at 7:35 am
I’m using 5mcg byetta with 3 units of Lantus in the evening to address
the dawn phenomenon.
Janie