Comments on: Timing the shots http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/ Byetta is an Incretin Mimetic, blog for diabetics! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:06:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Mercedes Tamela http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24279 Mercedes Tamela Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:59:33 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24279 Ozark--- Thanks for your response about timing. I take my Byetta just as I'm about to eat, though I could take it up to an hour beforehand, I right. But some- times I forget and take it in the middle of the meal, or even after. At the moment, I take my other meds (incl glipizide and metformin) just before or after the meal. I don't have any problem with keeping them down. But I'm wondering, from the standpoint of having the PILLS work <!--more--> best with the Byetta, what's the best time for them?? Mealtime?? Snacktime?? (though I don't always have or need a snack) Other?? Many thanks, Brian Cooper Ozark—

Thanks for your response about timing. I take my Byetta just as
I’m about
to eat, though I could take it up to an hour beforehand, I right.
But some-
times I forget and take it in the middle of the meal, or even
after.

At the moment, I take my other meds (incl glipizide and metformin)
just
before or after the meal. I don’t have any problem with keeping
them
down. But I’m wondering, from the standpoint of having the PILLS
work

best with the Byetta, what’s the best time for them?? Mealtime??
Snacktime?? (though I don’t always have or need a snack) Other??

Many thanks,

Brian Cooper

]]> By: Neva Marjory http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24277 Neva Marjory Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:23:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24277 --- Were you instructed to > take the > oral meds with snacks? Doctor said to take the Byetta before breakfast. Shot, then eat 15 minutes later. Then take my orals med's with milk or food several hours later...to avoid upchucking them. So far, so good. — Were you instructed to
> take the
> oral meds with snacks?

Doctor said to take the Byetta before breakfast. Shot, then eat 15
minutes later. Then take my orals med’s with milk or food several
hours later…to avoid upchucking them. So far, so good.

]]> By: Mercedes Tamela http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24265 Mercedes Tamela Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:55:17 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24265 OzarkSampler-- Thanks for sharing your schedule. But I thought we were supposed to take both the Byetta and the oral meds at or just before mealtime. Maybe I heard my doctor incorrectly, or forgot. Were you instructed to take the oral meds with snacks? Thanks, Brian OzarkSampler–

Thanks for sharing your schedule. But I thought we were supposed
to take
both the Byetta and the oral meds at or just before mealtime.
Maybe I
heard my doctor incorrectly, or forgot. Were you instructed to
take the
oral meds with snacks?

Thanks,

Brian

]]> By: Neva Marjory http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24264 Neva Marjory Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:48:55 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24264 > Just curious what oral meds are you taking? I haven't had any problems with the oral meds and the Byetta...but I am chicken to take them too close together. I had a great fear of the nausea factor when I started Byetta...although luckily that hasn't happened so far. I have Diabetes and Crohn's Disease, so take 11 meds total. Actos, Byetta and Metf for the D and a buffet of pills for CD. I must really be blessed, because so far all my med's have been wonder drugs for me. The only real side effect I can point to is fatigue. And a little tired of swallowing pills. > Just curious what oral meds are you taking?

I haven’t had any problems with the oral meds and the Byetta…but I
am chicken to take them too close together. I had a great fear of the
nausea factor when I started Byetta…although luckily that hasn’t
happened so far.

I have Diabetes and Crohn’s Disease, so take 11 meds total. Actos,
Byetta and Metf for the D and a buffet of pills for CD. I must really
be blessed, because so far all my med’s have been wonder drugs for me.
The only real side effect I can point to is fatigue. And a little
tired of swallowing pills.

]]> By: Goldie Rana http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24263 Goldie Rana Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24263 Just curious what oral meds are you taking? I am on 13 different orals, two inhaled, and one injection (not all for diabetes, of course). I was concerned about the Byetta having an effect on my oral meds but my doctor said the only one I need to be concerned about is omeprazole (for GERD) that I have to take at least 30 minutes before food. I take that when I first wake up and then do my Byetta shot and other oral meds when I get out of the shower. By the time I'm dressed for work, I'm ready for breakfast before running out the door. So far I've had no problems taking my metformin and glyburide at the same time as my injection. --Michael Just curious what oral meds are you taking? I am on 13 different
orals, two inhaled, and one injection (not all for diabetes, of
course). I was concerned about the Byetta having an effect on my
oral meds but my doctor said the only one I need to be concerned
about is omeprazole (for GERD) that I have to take at least 30
minutes before food. I take that when I first wake up and then do
my Byetta shot and other oral meds when I get out of the shower.
By the time I’m dressed for work, I’m ready for breakfast before
running out the door. So far I’ve had no problems taking my
metformin and glyburide at the same time as my injection.

–Michael

]]> By: Goldie Rana http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24262 Goldie Rana Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:45:09 +0000 http://www.diabetes-blog.wichy-girl.com/2006/11/14/timing-the-shots/#comment-24262 Just curious what oral meds are you taking? I am on 13 different orals, two inhaled, and one injection (not all for diabetes, of course). I was concerned about the Byetta having an effect on my oral meds but my doctor said the only one I need to be concerned about is omeprazole (for GERD) that I have to take at least 30 minutes before food. I take that when I first wake up and then do my Byetta shot and other oral meds when I get out of the shower. By the time I'm dressed for work, I'm ready for breakfast before running out the door. So far I've had no problems taking my metformin and glyburide at the same time as my injection. --Michael Just curious what oral meds are you taking? I am on 13 different
orals, two inhaled, and one injection (not all for diabetes, of
course). I was concerned about the Byetta having an effect on my
oral meds but my doctor said the only one I need to be concerned
about is omeprazole (for GERD) that I have to take at least 30
minutes before food. I take that when I first wake up and then do
my Byetta shot and other oral meds when I get out of the shower.
By the time I’m dressed for work, I’m ready for breakfast before
running out the door. So far I’ve had no problems taking my
metformin and glyburide at the same time as my injection.

–Michael

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