How effective is Byetta for diabetes? Part 2

Physicians recommend that Byetta should be taken at the same time every day for the maximal benefit.

Side effects

Like any other drug, it does have a few common side effects like:

- Nausea
- Low blood sugar
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Dizziness

These side effects are transient and often get better with time. Constipation is also another complication which is now being observed more frequently with Byetta.

Dosage

Byetta is available in two strengths in prefilled syringes.

- Byetta 5 mcg (gives 60 doses)
- Byetta 10 mcg (gives 60 doses)

The Byetta kits do not come with needles which need to be purchased. Initially, blood sugars have to be more frequently monitored to ensure that Byetta is working well.

All type 2 diabetics should understand that the most effective way to reduce blood sugars is by decreasing body weight, regular exercise and a change in lifestyle. Only when these efforts, fail should someone try drug therapy.

At the moment, Byetta is an excellent drug of choice for obese diabetic who want to control their blood sugars and also lose weight.

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