New diabetes medicine, side effects, frustrations!

**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.

**kimlovescats** · 12-05-2005, 07:42 PM

I really do appreciate all of your support and prayers! I did weigh today at my doctor's office, and have lost 5 lbs this first week. Of course, who wouldn't lose when you can't eat anything!

I have been trying to remain so positive about this ... even taking late night walks in 23 degree weather ... to get in some exercise. It has GREATLY improved my blood sugar readings, which is truly what it is supposed to do. The promise of weight loss is so easy to get obsessed with though ... I have to keep reminding myself of the real reason I'm on this medication.

Oh ... I heard from the doctor about my chest pain, and he said since it just started with the BYetta, that surely it is just heartburn. He suggested I take one of my Nexium (acid reducer) between Byetta doses. That sounds fine with me ... may even help curb that nausea. Tonight I only ate about 2 small bites of chicken (I had put too much marinade on it) and a few bites of egg noodles ... not hardly anything. This morning for breakfast I literally ate about 2 or 3 spoonfuls of my Cheerio's and banana and poured them down the sink. If this keeps up, surely I will lose more weight. But by the same token, you HAVE to eat something or your body goes into starvation mode and sits at your current weight. *sigh*

Thanks for letting me vent.

Love,
Kim

**kilbarchancats** · 12-06-2005, 07:52 AM

Have to say that I have no knowledge or experience of diabetes but just wanted to say that I hope everything works okay with the medication, and make sure you take proper care of yourself too as it all helps.

**trinity** · 12-06-2005, 08:00 AM

Will be thinking positive thoughts from my end of the world as well. I just turned 37 and I was diagnosed when I was 12 so I have a bit of experience with diabetes

good luck and I completely understand the need to vent...every once in a while it just takes over....

To make this cat related...one of our RB babies, Morgan, used to wake me in the middle of the night if my sugar dropped too low. We finally figured out that my body odor would change and that is what would alert him. I got used to having my nose swatted...

When he passed away, my mom, who is NOT a cat person, asked "Well, did he train anyone else to take over?"

**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?

**rg_girlca** · 12-06-2005, 05:27 PM

((((((HUGS)))))) and prayers on the way Kim, that all the side effects from this new medication will subside once your system gets use to it and that it will help you have more control on your diabetes.

Vent away my dear, if it helps you deal with your situation.

**iloverat** · 12-06-2005, 10:31 PM

Hi, Kim.
I was just passing through PT and saw your post. I hope your GI troubles will dissipate so you will be able to take the new med. Ginger tea can be very helpful for nausea, etc. Just take some ginger root (a piece about the size of your thumbnail), chop or smash it up and then steep in hot water. Take care and you certainly have lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way. Best of luck

Bobbi