New diabetes medicine, side effects, frustrations!

**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.

**Laura's Babies** · 12-05-2005, 05:50 PM

Hang in there Kim..... you are already braver than I am in trying a new medicine... I am so scared of new meds that when I got a RX for Celebrex, I wouldn't take it, ended up dumping it in the garbage....(glad now I did!)

Is this a medicine that will heal you completely and you won't need injections anymore?

I remember a thread where you mentioned a new medicine the doctor wanted you to try.

Pepermint is good for a upset upset tummy usually or just munch on a cracker every so often, sip hot tea. Side effects AAAaarrrrrgggggg!

**catmandu** · 12-05-2005, 06:43 PM

I take 20 Units of Humulin at Night,5 Metformin,and 4 Glyburide a Day.
I am sorry atht you are having such side effects with the Bayette.
I am due for an Evaluation on the 20th,and I hope thats its Good News!
We are praying for You,Kim!!

**jenluckenbach** · 12-05-2005, 07:26 PM

Prayers for you Kim. I know nothing about what you are going through, but I will hold your hand every step of the way.

**momcat** · 12-06-2005, 12:23 PM

Hi Kim! Congratulations on your weight loss and better blood sugars! I hope this is the beginning of getting everything under control. By the way, the American Diabetes Association has a very informative website. Don't remember the web stuff but put American Diabetes Association in search and it will take you there. That's where I found the endocrinologist I go to now. It may give you information to discuss with your doctor. Please keep me posted on how you're doing?