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Hello everyone,

I thought I should introduce myself, I'm not new to Diabetes, I've been type 2 diet controlled for ten years but recently my levels have shot up.
I was put onto medication (tablets) five months ago but nothing agrees with my stomach, my GP decided it would be better for my stomach to put me on Byetta, he sent me to see a Diabetic Specialist and I saw him last Monday, he thought Byetta would'nt be any good to me because that can also upset the stomach, so as of next Monday I go on to a low dose of Insulin (Novomix) twice daily, I can't say I'm looking forward to it but I guess I'll get used to it given time.

Jo.
 
Hi Jo and a warm welcome to the site, from my experience as a byetta user i found the upset tummy nausea none exsistent but other members on here did suffer but dont as much now, it may have been worth a shot, but hay i hope the insulin works well for you good luck, if theres anything you need to ask go ahead this forum is a wealth of knowledge full of caring,helping genuinly nice people.
 
Hi welcome to the site. Hope the insulin works out well for you
gail
 
Hello Steffie,

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I was up for trying the Byetta, specially when I found out the Insulin will affect my driving licence and insurance but the specialist seemed to think it wouldn't be any good for me.

I'm sure I will have loads of questions after next Monday 🙂

I see we are neighbours, I live on the south side of the Tyne.

Jo
 
jomerefolly said:
Hello Steffie,

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I was up for trying the Byetta, specially when I found out the Insulin will affect my driving licence and insurance but the specialist seemed to think it wouldn't be any good for me.

I'm sure I will have loads of questions after next Monday 🙂

I see we are neighbours, I live on the south side of the Tyne.

Jo
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Hi thats good to know hun. theres often northern meets on the forum so when if you feel you are able you should think of coming to one.
 
Hi and welcome!

dont worry to much about driving license. yes you will have to send it back and you will be sent a restricted one. You will be ok so long as you look after yourself, eye tests etc.

At the end of the day your health is more important and if you need insulin, then you will be better off than having bad levels. good luck
 
tracey w said:
Hi and welcome!

dont worry to much about driving license. yes you will have to send it back and you will be sent a restricted one. You will be ok so long as you look after yourself, eye tests etc.

At the end of the day your health is more important and if you need insulin, then you will be better off than having bad levels. good luck
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I had a good look on the forum last night re driving licence's, I felt a lot better about it after I had read a few posts, this type of forum is brilliant for finding reasurance on such matters.

You have reminded me I need to re book my eye test , my DH was diagnosed with cancer the day I should have had it, thank you for the reasurance Tracey, I do appreciate it.

Jo
 
Welcome to the forum Jo 🙂
 
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