Comments on: started byetta 4/26

By: Oren Caron

Oren Caron — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:37:49 +0000

Hi Cathy,

That is great that you are seeing a result. As previously stated, it is a bit
of trial & error in the beginning to figure out what will work best for you.

That is a lot of carbs to have. As a diabetic, the less carbs for us the
better–undersanding however, that not all carbs are bad ones. The 45 makes
better sense than the 300.

One of the things your nutritionist may recommend is keeping a diet diary. My
own personal experience is that it is a HUGE help in the beginning. Write
EVERYTHING down that goes into your mouth. If you like to cook and you "taste
test" write all that down. If we have to stop and think about what goes into our
mouths, we make way better choices!

It really is a matter of balancing your meals. When possible plan your meals.
If you sit down and look at what you want to eat, you will find it easier to get
the good carbs in and ignore the bad ones.

The biggest thing you need to realize is that as your blood sugars get lower
and into the normal range, you will lose the cravings for those bad things. If
you slip, that is OK. You didn’t get this way overnight and you aren’t going to
get better overnight either.

Good Luck.

Melodie

So how are you doing on Byetta so far? Have your
sugars gotten lower?

Peggy

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

By: Saul Ma

Saul Ma — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:56:26 +0000

Hi Cathy,

That is great that you are seeing a result. As previously stated, it is a bit
of trial & error in the beginning to figure out what will work best for you.

That is a lot of carbs to have. As a diabetic, the less carbs for us the
better–undersanding however, that not all carbs are bad ones. The 45 makes
better sense than the 300.

Good Luck.

Melodie

So how are you doing on Byetta so far? Have your
sugars gotten lower?

Peggy

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

By: Oren Caron

Oren Caron — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:50:12 +0000

Hi Peggy, the first and second day were unbelievable. I had 144 fasting the 2nd
day and no readings over 200, however I only had about 500 calories for the day.
The amazing part for me was that I didn’t have any hunger. It seemed like it
quit working after the 2nd day, so I did alot of crying, poor me ect.. but now
I’m realizing I’m doing better than I thought. I haven’t been taking any insulin
at all and my fasting has been about 300 and my highest reading 400. That’s
better then I had on 240 units of lantis a day and at least 300 units of
novolgue. I think I’ll probably have to add some lanis back at least. I think if
I can start the day out lower and choose my diet plan wisely that might be the
key. I see the dietician tues. I saw her a few years ago and she’s super nice
but really wanted me to have alot of carbs. I’m having between 150 and 200 a day
now. I feel like if I can cut back and still get the nutrition I need I’d be
alot better off.
thanks for asking and nice to meet you,
cathy in Mn.

So how are you doing on Byetta so far? Have your
sugars gotten lower?

Peggy

By: Oren Caron

Oren Caron — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:50:51 +0000

On 5/4/07, cathypiller wrote:
<< This is a whole new hopefilled start for me. My husband and I quit
smoking a little over 6 months ago after 35 years and now byetta I’m hoping
will be a 2nd great step
toward health. Glad to meet you all, >>

*Wow - it is great that you stopped smoking! One big battle conquered. I
truly believe you will be successful just because of your mindset: "This is
a whole new hopefilled start". We are so glad you have joined us on our
journey to better health. Please do keep us apprised of your progress. We
learn from each other.*

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

By: Kraig Caren

Kraig Caren — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:00:55 +0000