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Byetta (exenatide)

About Byetta
General information about Byetta
What is Byetta?
What is Byetta used for?   (Indication, or, approved uses)
--  Type 2 diabetes
--  Geriatric use
What use is not approved or consider safe?  (Contraindications, or uses not approved/safe)
--  Weight loss drug
--  Type 1 diabetes and those using insulin
--  Kidney and digestive disorders
--  Pregnancy & nursing mothers
--  Pediatric
--  Eating disorders
Prescribing and patient information
--  Are there any tests I should have done before or during use of Byetta?
--  How is it administered?
--  What are the doses prescribed?
--  How it is stored?
Mechanisms of Byetta - How does it work?
Cautions and side effects
--  Hypoglycemia
--  Does Byetta affect the timing, dose, or action of other medications?
--  Known and possible side effects of Byetta
--  Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
--  IOH health tips for taking Byetta  

Byetta and weight loss
--  Byetta and weight loss
--  How much weight can I lose while taking Byetta?
--  Losing weight with Byetta
--  IOH health tips

Frequently asked questions about Byetta
(we are an all-volunteer organization and work as quickl as we can -- we are finishing this section up soon!)
What is Byetta used for?
What are some of the benefits of Byetta?
What are some of the drawbacks to taking Byetta?
How does Byetta affect the other medicines I take?
What should I be eating?
When should I eat?
Can I drink on Byetta
Do I need to test my blood glucose more often while taking Byetta?
How do I know if it is working?
What are the side effcts?
Is there anything I can do about side effects?
How can I convince my doctor to let me try Byetta?
How much does Byetta cost?
How do I store Byetta?
I have never injected before.  Is it hard?  Does it hurt?
My insurance won't cover the cost.  What can I do?
Can you overdose on Byetta?
Can children use Byetta?

More information on Byetta is available by calling the Amylin Lilly Customer Support Center toll-free at 1-800-868-1190.

Can't afford Byetta? Amylin and Lilly offer an assistance program for persons that are uninsured or have a financial need.

Call their Reimbursement Hotline toll-free:  1-800-330-7647 for more information. Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Eastern Time.

Patients with no other source of coverage may be referred to the Patient Assistance Program.

You can also visit Islets of Hope's section on assistance & insurance programs for persons with diabetes.

Articles in our BYETTA
section -- disclaimer

Article by Lahle Wolfe.  For article use and reprint infomration please contact:
Editor@isletsofhope.com

Sources
BYETTA.com
Byetta Works: D. Mendosa
Diabetes Monitor
Diabetes Monitor Blog
US FDA BYETTA Info Sheet

Join in Islets of Hope new diabetes blog -- with a category just for people interested in Byetta

  Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E.
Psyching Out Diabetes:  This book examines the psychological obstacles of diagnosis such as panic, fear, anger, shame, and guilt and how to put them into perspective. Through proper maintenance, diet, and education, this book is tailor-made for the diabetic or anyone with a diabetic in their life who wants to overcome the negative emotions associated with this disease and learn the coping skills necessary to integrate diabetes into their daily life.  Dr. Rubin is a faculty member of the John's Hopkins Medical School.

Did you know?

... that there are tests for certain antibodies that can help predict persons at risk for developing type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults?

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