Thinking of asking Dr. about Byetta...
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| Thu, 06-28-2007 - 5:59am |
It's been almost a year since I was diagnosed. I was put on Actos and I have great readings. I was warned that I might gain weight, but I lost 30 lbs. Then I hit a plateau and have actually gained 5 back. I havne't lost any, just gained in the past 6 months. I'm about 70 lbs overweight. I had ankle surgery last November and have some complications. I have BAD Bursitis in one of my heels that is horrible painful. I have a congenital defect of shallow hip sockets that leads to hip, back, and sciatic problems. My extra weight is NOT helping any of these problems. I am very busy, very active, ride my stationary bike 30-40 minutes nearly every day, work a LOT in the garden, run around with the kids, and I can't lose weight.
I have done some research online about Byetta and the benefits of weight loss due to helping the insulin resistance. I would love to give it a try, but my BG levels are so good on Actos that I hate to "rock the boat" with my medications. I just don't know. I do know that I can't change meds right now. I am prone to lows and Byetta is known to cause more lows. I'll be having a new baby placed for adoption in the next few months, so I don't want to mess with anything right now. BUT, I am thinking that once things are going well with the new baby, I'll broach the subject with my doctor. My insurance does not cover Byetta unless you get prior authorization for medical necessity. With my orthopedic issues and the benefits of weight loss on Byetta, it shouldn't be hard to get approval.
Does anyone have a success story to share about Byetta? Tell me the good, thebad, and the ugly please. What would you suggest?


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