FDA Approved Drug Byetta Used to Treat Type-Two Diabetes

Delta Burke supports the newly FDA approved drug, Byetta, used to treat type-two diabetes. Delta is one of the millions of people diagnosed with type-two diabetes and has been on this medication for about two years. She says her glucose levels in that two years time have been normal and she has sustained her weight. This new drug not only can help control blood glucose levels, but it also has shown to make it easier to control your weight. Byetta is a prefilled injection pen and is already equipped with the dosage you need. This allows you to not have to measure your medication daily. Byetta helps you control your blood glucose levels and you don't have to change the amount of dosage due to not exercising or over eating.

Clinical trials proved Byetta reduces your appetite as most people lost weight while taking the medication. This new drug tells the pancreas to make insulin after you eat, it actually makes the right amount of insulin your body needs. It helps keep blood glucose levels down and brings your blood sugar closer to normal. After meals Byetta helps stop the liver from making too much glucose that your body does not need. When food and glucose leave the stomach at a fast pace, it makes the blood sugar levels rise. Byetta slows down this process keeping your blood glucose levels close to normal after you eat.

Most people who have diabetes type two experience weight problems and find it hard controlling their weight. Byetta, in most cases, reduces your appetite, therefore making it easier to control your weight and diet. Most people, who are reading this article and have been diagnosed with type-two diabetes, probably have never heard of Byetta. This drug was actually approved by the FDA in May 2005. The generic name for Byetta is Exenatide. Type-two diabetics struggle daily to keep their blood glucose levels normal andtry to watch their weight. This new drug is one of the only drugs out there that may help you with both of these occurring problems. It is hard enough being a diabetic, adding weight issues can make it harder to manage. Having both of these issues handled at once could make it easier on diabetics and make them feel healthier.

Some people on this medication may experience side affects. The most common side affect is vomiting, which usually occurs when high doses of this medication are taken. Other side affects may include decreased appetite, increased perspiration, headache, stomach pains, diarrhea, nervousness, and low blood glucose levels. If you are someone who has type-two diabetes and would like to try this new drug ask your doctor for information on Byetta and see if you would be a good candidate.