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(also known as Exenatide)
Exenatide (also Exendin-4, marketed as Byetta) is the first of a new class of medications approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It is an incretin mimetic, which has glucoregulatory effects. It is to be used in conjunction with oral medications such as metformin and/or a sulfonylurea to improve glucose control.... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 163 |
82% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 2 |
100% |
| Obesity | 2 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (175
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Byetta Reviews
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It worked great managing my sugars and I even lost a little weight, but I threw up every day in the beginning and the nausea was everyday.
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No longer needed or used
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Works well if I stickto diet
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I love it. You dont feel as hungry. You get full quickly. My sugars are under control. I feel good on it. It is very convenient. The needle is so small you can barely feel it.
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Nausea only
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I started this med in March 2008. It helps suppress my appetite and I believe it will help me in the long run.
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Working great. Really surpress my appetite.
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Love this. works great.
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Discussions
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Byetta in a nasal spray!
Hey you guys! For those of you who hate injections, a phase 2 study of intranasal Byetta has just been released with great results: 1) Intranasal... [More] -
Byetta
I took Byetta from June 2005 until May 2008 when I was diaganosed with Chronic Pancreatitis. Byetta managed my blood sugar great, but it has made me s... [More] -
Byetta
Has anyone here ever taken Byetta for Diabetes and then got Pancreatitis? [More] -
Byetta
Hey SandySD Search previous discussion posts on Byetta in this community and you will learn a ton 1) type in Byetta in the search box and click on g... [More] -
Byetta for Diabetes Type 2
Hey CathyH: as you know the administration of Byetta specifies that you take it WITHIN the 60 minute time period before the meal. I know your ? is doe... [More]
