I also am having a problem with my feet and had a cortisone shot.
could that have had a impact on the A1C?

I am the first patient for my GP on this wonderful drug so he is
leading the way, but I am hungry for more info and hope this group
can give me some personal feedback and thats why I joined. Is this

drug still so new the doctors are still trying ways to gain number
control for their patients? Here are some questions I have - do
you give your shot in the morning before that first cup of coffee?
does it make a difference? I use powdered creamer and eat breakfast
after the first or second cup. Does this stop the benefits of
byetta? Is it possible to give yourself a shot 3x a day? would this
help balance out numbers during the day? Yes, you still have to diet
no matter what - but would taking the shot before lunch help? How
about if you forget to take the shot before starting a meal but
remember after eating a small amount - have I ruined the effect of
the byetta totally? These may be silly questions and maybe already
answered in past posts but I have read quite a few and didn’t see
anything to help me reach my answers.

I have learned to hate the lab, but love the lizard spit! Heres
hoping for better results in 3 months!

Thanks..deborah

——-Original Message——-

Hello everyone, I just joined the group and wanted to introduce
myself. I am 51 years old and live in McKinney, TX. I’ve been type 2
for 9 years and had really bad control problems for most of that time.
I started Byetta 5 about 6 weeks ago and I am extremely please with
the results. I’m lost approximately 20 pounds so far and my fasting BS
is in the 95 to 110 range now. I can’t wait until July 13th when I get

*Welcome to the group. Please understand that Byetta is NOT insulin. Also,
its primary purpose is to get your blood glucose stabilized. You can help
that happen by eating lower carb and making sure your carbs are complex -
fruits, veggies, 100% stone ground whole wheat bread, etc. Remember your
body sees white flour, white potatoes, and white pasta just like it sees
sugar. Those foods will cause your blood sugar to spike. Some do lose
weight - some have lost over 100 lbs, some of us 10 - and some none at all.
But Byetta will not make you lose weight like magic. You need to eat right
and get exercise. What Byetta does for most people is keep them from being
hungry all the time. For me, it keeps me from thinking about food all the
time. Some people lose weight on Byetta because it makes them so sick and

nauseas that they can hardly eat. I do not have the nausea problem and only
minimal weight loss from the Byetta itself - but I feel good and have lots
of energy because my blood glucose has stabilized.*

<< Is there a particular time when it is good to take the
injections. Currently I take one dose at breakfast and one at dinner
time. Should you take it before or after meds. Are there any tricks to
aiding the byetta to work. Currently I am adhering to the Weight Watchers
Program and doing pretty. >>

*Many people have had great success combining Byetta and Weight Watchers so
it looks like you are headed in the right direction. Most people take their
injections 15-30 minutes before breakfast and dinner. If however, lunch is
a heavy meal for you, you could take it then instead of dinner - however,
you have to wait at least six hours between injections. The timing of the
meds is something you should really discuss with your doctor - it seems that
everyone on this list is doing something different. If you go to the byetta
website, they address the timing of meds I think. What I do is take my
injection and take my vitamins and supplements with a glass of water right
after the injection. I am fortunate in that I do not have to take any other
meds for my diabetes. I take my blood pressure med and statin before bed -
about three hours after dinner.*

<< What is the average loss for individuals taking the Byetta. I did try
to look this up on the internet but did not find much data. >>

*Bonnie - it just differs so much with every individual and quite a few
people have no weight loss at all. Hopefully, you will be one of the ones
that do. But keep focused on getting your blood glucose under control.
Once you do that you will be able to build in more exercise to your routine
and that will help your diabetes and your weight. I started Byetta at the
end of December. I have lost ten pounds since then - but I credit my hard
work at Curves 3-4 days a week and careful attention to what I eat and
portion sizes. It is easier to do that when I am not thinking about food
all the time. I lost over ten pounds last year without Byetta. Give
yourself reasonable goals. It is easier to keep weight off that you lose
slowly because that means you are developing better habits that will give
you a better chance at long-term success. Keep us posted on your progress!*

New to the group. I am a 62 year old female-married with thre grown children.
I havve had diabetes since at least ‘87 - the first I knew. I did not care
about it and actually denied its existence until I developed symptoms.

Currently after taking many insulins and oral agents I am taking 10 units of
Byetta twice a day. Naturally I am overweight and am thrilled that this insulin
can cause weight loss. Is there a particular time when it is good to take the
injections. Currently I take one dose at breakfast and one at dinner time.
Should you take it before or after meds. Are there any tricks to aiding the
byetta to work. Currently I am adhering to the Weight Watchers Program and
doing pretty.

What is the average loss for individuals taking the Byetta. I did try to look

this up on the internet but did not find much data.

I just found this group since starting 5mcg byetta one month ago.As a
matter of fact, I just got my 2nd pen today. My numbers have come down
very nicely this month but I haven’t had ANY weight loss.
I’m a little discouraged at that because I thought I was really being
strict with myself all month. I was hoping for some support so I can
make the most of this drug, My first follow up visit to my endo is
this coming Monday. Thanks for any advice anyone can give.

I just found this group since starting 5mcg byetta one month ago.As a
matter of fact, I just got my 2nd pen today. My numbers have come down
very nicely this month but I haven’t had ANY weight loss.
I’m a little discouraged at that because I thought I was really being
strict with myself all month. I was hoping for some support so I can
make the most of this drug, My first follow up visit to my endo is
this coming Monday. Thanks for any advice anyone can give.

>Slightly over two weeks. Then I started injecting 2 times a day with the 5
until it was used up - then went to the 10 mcg pen. - Marsha
>
>…. how long did folks stay on the 5mg pen before moving up to the 10mg?

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Thirty days for me, Marsha, after doc reviewed my BG readings after that time on
5 mcg.