Hi PrincessLinda,
I am glad you are doing well with Byetta.
My doctor never mentioned it but quite a few of my friends take it. I am doing pretty well with Metformin but if I ever start having problems, I will most likely ask my doctor, that is if my insurance covers it. I hear it is quite costly.
Also, like you, I can't seem to get my morning numbers down. I usually get fasting numbers of around 120 or a bit more, even after taking one metformin at night. I've tried eating a little cereal and it seems to help a little but not much.
You wrote that you have a coworker who has been on metformin for 10 years now with no problems. That is encouraging to me. I know we are all different but it helps to know that people have been on it that long with no detrimental effects. I take it her kidney function is fine for her to remain on it. The only thing that scares me a bit, is they say, your kidney function tests can be normal and 30 percent of folks can still have kidney failure. Well, here I am again, worrying, maybe for nothing but like you, the family history keeps reminding me to be cautious. We are all different and I have to constantly remind myself of that. Have a great weekend.
Candy
