File - Byetta-tips
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to releive nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nuaseaus on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid waht would make a lizard nauseaus
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happends, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- supressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
suppliment Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miricle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
November 20th, 2004 at 9:38 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to releive nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nuaseaus on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid waht would make a lizard nauseaus
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happends, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- supressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
suppliment Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miricle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
December 26th, 2004 at 10:37 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to releive nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nuaseaus on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid waht would make a lizard nauseaus
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happends, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- supressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
suppliment Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miricle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
January 30th, 2005 at 12:19 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to releive nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nuaseaus on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid waht would make a lizard nauseaus
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happends, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- supressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
suppliment Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miricle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
March 19th, 2005 at 4:43 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to releive nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nuaseaus on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid waht would make a lizard nauseaus
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happends, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- supressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
suppliment Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miricle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
May 16th, 2005 at 8:59 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
June 26th, 2005 at 12:50 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
July 12th, 2005 at 8:56 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
August 18th, 2005 at 9:55 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
September 23rd, 2005 at 2:18 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
October 31st, 2005 at 10:16 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
November 18th, 2005 at 2:58 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
December 3rd, 2005 at 4:05 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
December 30th, 2005 at 10:25 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
January 23rd, 2006 at 12:59 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
February 21st, 2006 at 5:42 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
April 3rd, 2006 at 1:51 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
April 4th, 2006 at 2:00 am
Hi Everybody,
I am finishing my first week on Byetta and so far, so good! I am one of
the lucky ones with one day of feeling a little squeamish, and after
that feeling just fine, no nausea at all. This is the part I was a
little scared of since I have little patience with feeling sick! My
numbers are good too, for the most part, although the Lizard doesn’t
seem to like my low carb bread. But I am more energetic, feel less like
eating and talk myself out of snacking most of the time. Lot of food
experimenting going on (low carb).
I have been diagnosed Type 2 for 16 years, was taking 32 units of Lantus
in two measures, plus Novolog with 10 U. three times a day, Metformin
twice a day. I am still taking Lantus but 30 units twice a day and cut
the Novolog in half. My goal is to get the insulin as low as possible
or gone, one of the two, to lose weight and have more energy.
I am a long time member of Diabetes_Int and look forward to sharing
information with you all.
Cheers,
Jo in Minnesota
April 4th, 2006 at 7:12 pm
Thanks for your words, Harvey! My Diabetes Educator started me out and
gave me a chart to follow re meds, based on what my bg is, and what I
plan to eat. I suspect that Lantus will be next to be cut back, and in
the meantime I will keep a close eye on things. I take no sulfs and I
think they are famous for giving lows, aren’t they?
I don’t think there is anyway to let down your guard with Diabetes and
do OK with it. Ever watchful, ever vigilant!
Cheers,
Jo
Harvey Bernstein wrote:
May 7th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
May 27th, 2006 at 9:20 pm
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
June 19th, 2006 at 6:42 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
July 20th, 2006 at 10:43 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin production.
For some folks, the third effect is just not strong enough, so they need to
supplement Byetta with a short term insulin.
16. Do I still have to watch what I eat?
Of course. You are still diabetic, aren’t you? Don’t go overboard just because
Byetta seems like a miracle drug. Many folks can tell you how easy it is to
overwhelm Byetta.
17. Will my taste in food or my appetite change?:
Probably.
- Many people report being less hungry and getting full on less food
- Many people report not having the urge to snack any longer
- As far as what you eat, some people report that they like things they never
liked before, such as meal worms and crickets and anchovies
- Some people report that they no longer like things they really used to like
- Some people report that they don’t like food as spicy as before
- Some people report that food does not taste as good as it did before
In general, ask yourself, "What would a lizard like to eat?" You can’t go wrong
doing that. LOL
18. Why do I now feel cold or hot?
Some folks report that Byetta changes the temperature at which they are
comfortable. Most who report this report feeling cold.
August 20th, 2006 at 10:25 am
1. Byetta: we call it Gilly, Lizard Spit, and a few others names, some of which
can be printed here. We call ourselves Lizard Lovers.
2. The nausea will pass. Until it does try:
- sea bands for motion sickness. They are bands that go around your wrists and
use acupressure to relieve nausea. They can be purchased at CVS, Walgreens and
similar stores. At Walgreens they are called Travel Ease.
- Regalin and other prescription drugs
- crackers, pretzels, or other dry carbs
- GINGER! Ginger snaps, ginger gum, ginger ale, ginger pills
- mint, as in peppermint candy
- try eating less fat or less greasy food
- try eating less. Most people get more nauseous on a full stomach
- some report that folic acid helps
- try to think like a lizard. Avoid what would make a lizard nauseous
3. Will I lose weight?
Some do, some don’t.
5. I have the pen, now how do I get it ready to use?
- You have to prime the pen. The instructions say to put a needle on the pen,
twisty the thingy a time or two, and then shoot into the air until a stream
squirts out. If you don’t see the stream, the pen is not ready to use. It can
take a time or two, and the vendor puts enough juice in the pen that you are not
going to be cheated out of a dose.
6. Where to inject
- there is a great picture in the files section of the group web site
- rotate your injection sites
- some folks report that if they inject too close to their belly button, the
Byetta leaks back out.
7. That darn drop - Don’t worry about a tiny drop of Byetta on the end of your
pen after you inject. It can help to leave the needle in till the count of 10.
It can also help to rotate the dial after the injection, before you pull out the
needle.
8. Keep a food log, and include symptoms and blood sugars. This helps
tremendously down the road as you learn what Gilly likes and doesn’t
like in your body. Some folks can’t handle onions, or beans, or lots of
different things.
9. What if I leave my pen out?
According to the folks at the help line, you can leave your pen out for 144
hours total. That works out to a little over 4 hours per day for a month.
10. Store Byetta between 36F and 46F. Most household refrigerators do this.
Don’t let it freeze.
11. Stop using your pen if:
- it gets cloudy
- it gets blood in it
These mean the pen is defective. If this happens, call Amylin, who should give
you a voucher for a replacement pen at no charge.
Throw the pen away if:
- it gets frozen
12. When to take it?
- some folks do better taking it right before eating
- some folks do better taking an hour before eating
- for some folks, it does not matter
- experiment and find out what works for you
13. What if I forget a dose?
- don’t take it if you have already eaten. Unless you are like Lizardman, with
his cast iron stomach. For him. Byetta works even if he takes it after a meal.
14. Can I travel with my pen?
Check the links section of the group for cooler cases. Especially for the Avent
Thermal Tote and the Medicool Protectall Travel Case for Byetta.
14. Can I still take insulin?
Officially, no. At the time of this writing, Byetta is only approved for use
with metformin and sulfonylurea drugs. And of course, talk to your doctor about
any meds you want to take. But lots of folks take long-acting insulin along with
Byetta. A few take short acting insulin, or a short-acting drug like Prandin
along with Byetta.
I used to think that taking Byetta with a short acting insulin was redundant,
but it has been made clear to me that this is not true for everyone. Byetta has
three actions:
- slowing the emptying of your stomach
- suppressing glucagon production (glucagon is made by the pancreas alpha cells
and tells your liver to dump glucose)
- increases insulin product