New diabetes medicine, side effects, frustrations!

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 12-05-2005, 02:33 PM

Good thoughts and prayers on the way, Kim!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 12-05-2005, 02:39 PM

Kim, I'm sorry that you're having such a rough time right now.

Please know that you can always come here for emotional support. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

**Shady** · 12-05-2005, 02:45 PM

I dont know much about diabetes, but is there something you can take to counteract the nausea symptoms? Something like gravol or similar to settle your stomach?

I've also heard mint can, and perhaps researching on the net something natural might be a better alternative than more meds.

Could it be one of those side effects that eventually dissipate once your body gets used to the new drug?

It must be horrible for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

**kimlovescats** · 12-05-2005, 03:04 PM

Thank you for the replies. Momcat, how scary that must have been for you ... WOW!!! I sure am glad you got away from that doctor who obviously didn't know what the heck he /she was doing!!

Actually the Byetta IS in a pen, I have never used a real syringe yet. Is Byetta an option for you, or are you Type I? I am Type 2 ... have heard that it can't always be used for Type I's but sometimes. I do know that some are using it along with insulin. I really appreciate your coming forward and offering to help.

I just stopped by my Diabete's Educator's office to get more pens, and I mentioned the chest tightness and pain I have had a couple of times after injecting. Now I have to wait for the "on call" doctor to get back with me. My DE said that it wasn't a normal side effect, so to see my doctor. Of course my regular doctor is on maternity leave ... lol ... "always SOMETHING"!

Kim

**momcat** · 12-05-2005, 03:22 PM

Hi again, Kim! Right now I'm on Novolog and Lantus. What I really like about the new doctor is the nurse-educator and dietician are great, very thorough. There's some uncertainty as to if I'm Type I, Type II, or insulin resistant. Had some blood work done a week or so ago that should answer that question. I determine my Novolog dose by how many carbs I'm going to eat and how to figure out how much to take in addition if I'm over 120. Confusing at first but it's getting easier. For now, I'm keeping my options open and ask my team a lot of questions.

**Vermontcat** · 12-05-2005, 03:40 PM

Sending hugs and feel better soon wishes your way Kim!
I'm always really stubborn about trying any new medicine.
I hate how all the side effects can make you feel worse than your original condition!
I hope your Dr can get you on a medication that makes you feel better instead of so much worse.
Samantha sends you kitty kisses and purrs hoping that you will feel better soon!

**Corinna** · 12-05-2005, 04:11 PM

Kim could you be getting yourself so worked up that you are cauxung anxioty attacks just from the nerveousness? I do that every time they switch my diabetes meds. Prayers for you.