Bydureon for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

• DB ...
• March 4, 2017

"I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 years ago, and had several different brands of tablet medication but had side effects in one form or another. Nothing seemed to control my sugar levels. The last 2 years, I had been on metformin 500 mg tablets morning and night, with 30 mg of diamicron. My sugar spiraled up to between 13 and 21 and a burning when urinating. Saw my GP and was given treatment for infection but was to no avail. The doctor saw my various tablet combinations I have had over the years and recommended I try Bydureon 2 mg weekly injection, and it has absolutely changed my life. I've been taking it for 4 months now, no burning urinating, my sugar now stable, 5.2 and 7.1, lost 20 kg, more energy, no side effects at all. To me, it's a WONDER drug."

• Joh...
• March 1, 2017

"Within 2 weeks, saw blood glucose more than half to good levels I've not seen for years (literally). No major side effects - felt sick twice within a day or two of the first dose, but apart from that, all ok. Injecting in the fatty tissue of the stomach hardly any pain. Very well-designed device, and the needle is almost painless. I would recommend this for T2s who have gone to max on oral meds and need that extra help, this really is the magic bullet for me. I can handle weekly injections, but not daily, that's too much, imho."

• sug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2013

"I have been on Bydureon for 3 months now. I have lost 10 lbs. Without trying, my blood sugars stay around 100-120. I also take 2000 mg of metformin. The mixing is a pain, but it's only once a week. Bumps at the injection site and heartburn are my only reactions to the medication. I think it's working great!"

• adr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 8, 2018

"I'm from the U.K. I have been taking Bydureon for about 30 months alongside Metformin and Jardiance. I have lost weight, and I'm now down to 92 kg (202 lbs for those in the USA), that's about 10 kg since I started taking weekly Bydureon. I find it makes me feel full most of the time, and I sometimes get constipation, but my results are quite good. My HbA1c has dropped, and I've managed to keep off insulin for now. I wonder if one of the main ways of how it works is that the weight loss can restore my own insulin production rather than the drug itself. All medication for diabetics is free here, so I'm unaware of how much it costs, and we are treated with the medication that most suits us - irrespective of the price. The doctors have been very good at supporting me over the last 10 years of my diabetic journey. I've never really thought about the costs. Best wishes to everyone. Adrian."

• Dee...
• December 13, 2017

"I started using Bydureon 5 weeks ago. I have not had any problems using this med. I was very afraid of trying it from some of the comments I read. I take it out of the refrigerator 15 minutes beforehand and follow the instructions to a tee. I have had one time I bruised, but nothing bad. I also had a lump one time, but it did not hurt at all. I have lost 14 pounds since I started the medication. I have not changed my eating habits. I find I feel better in the mornings since using Bydureon. I will be going in this week to have my A1C tested. Then I will know more. Hope it continues to work for me."

• Mak...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 4, 2015

"Bydureon is working for me, albeit with a few side effects. The injection site lumps are an irritation that goes away after 6-9 weeks, only to be replaced by others. I hate the thick needle, but hate even more when the needle gets stuck and won't inject some weeks, and I need to re-inject. I get nausea when my sugar levels drop quickly, and especially go below 5.6 mmol/L, which happens after exercise. I have found this a good excuse for a beer with teammates, and have to have glucose/sweets available a period 1-2 hours after strenuous exercise (surfing especially). My weight has dropped steadily about 1 kg/month without a change of diet, but I am just inclined to eat less. I have reduced insulin levels 50%, and don't use after sport."

• Ell...
• December 4, 2014

"Just had my second injection of Bydureon. First one went fine-just a little bit of nausea. The second one was two days ago. Last night I woke up sick as a dog with horrible vomiting and diarrhea. I've been ill for hours and am now missing work. That makes me unhappy. Guessing it's the Bydureon, but maybe a stomach virus. Will check in with my doctor today. Byetta I could not tolerate at all. I'm wondering if this one is the same."

• Fri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2012

"I received a sample and gave myself the first dose yesterday. My fasting blood sugar was 156 this morning, so I will have to wait to see if it evens out. My greatest concern is that I am starving, whereas with Byetta, I never got the least bit hungry until 4:00 pm when the morning dose timed out. I loved that about Byetta. Has anyone else noticed a difference in hunger?"

• eve...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2013

"I have been on Bydureon for 3 months now and have found it to be effective at lowering my blood sugar and decreasing my appetite. The side effects, however, have caused me to discontinue using it per my doctor's instructions. I have been experiencing symptoms likened to having a stomach virus, bloated stomach, nausea, and diarrhea, about every third to fourth week of the month. The effects are bad enough that I have had to miss work. I haven't experienced any knots at the injection site, but my goodness, that's a large needle that has to be used!"

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2017

"I have been taking Bydureon for the 7 weeks. At first, I was very hesitant to use a needle for self-injection. I've gotten over the fear and now this is what I can say. On weight loss, I have dropped some 13 lbs over the 7 weeks. It has really curbed my desire to eat food. I'm still waiting for the medicine to start to work and see lower blood sugar ratings. I have one more 4-pack to go and then off to check A1C. Side effects: the bumps have shown up and I have two of them. I'm hoping they go away as estimated in the next month or so. I seem to burp a lot, and I don't know if anyone experienced this, but for the first couple of weeks, I had very little energy in the evening. So I'll update when I get my results in 5 weeks."

• Dar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2017

"After becoming allergic to Metformin for my type 2 diabetes, I began taking the Bydureon 2 mg shot once weekly. I've been on it for 10 months now and must say it has changed my life. My A1C is now 5... *claps* My side effects have been: knots at the injection site and sulfur burps... *ack* But overall I'm thrilled with Bydureon."

• Nor...
• March 29, 2017

"I just started Bydureon a few days ago. The needle was intimidating, and while I did not get any lumps (so far) at the injection site on my thigh, I bled a lot and bruised. Within an hour of my injection, I experienced heart palpitations, dizziness, and extreme lethargy. Then, the extreme vomiting started. I vomited every 2 hours for 12 hours straight, it was terrible. The next day, I was just a little nauseous but okay. Now, I experience queasiness and loss of appetite. I am nervous to take my next injection due to the extreme vomiting. I am hoping the results are worth it."

• Cor...
• December 31, 2016

"I have been taking this medicine for about four months now. When I started it, I was also taking Janumet every day and the shot once a week. Everything was great until the third month. Started having a lot of lows. Lowest so far was 31. Ended up in the ER a few times. Made another visit to my doctor who checked my A1C, and it was down from 9 to 7 in four months. She took me off the Janumet, but I'm still having lows, just not as many. When I'm not having lows, I average around 140. I have lost about 15 lbs. I'm never hungry anymore. Other than the low blood sugar sometimes, it seems to be helping a lot. Hopefully, I can figure out how to stop bottoming out."

• Mik...
• December 30, 2012

"No side effects yet. On my third month, just started noticing that I am not hungry. I have gained 20 lbs since I started, but I was off all medications for six months, urinating every 1/2 hr. Ate dinner out last night, my first time ever taking a doggy bag. I have a lot of bumps at the injection sites that have not gone away or gotten smaller. These are mostly when I inject in the upper abdominal region. My doctor does not know what they are, I am her first patient on Bydureon."

• Dou...
• November 22, 2016

"I have used this pen for 5 months, and so far, I have more energy, and sugars are lower. I feel better overall. A little bleeding from the injection, but I can live with that. A1C pending, but I know it will be much better. Definitely worth a try."

• Ram...
• April 18, 2015

"Had beautiful results on a different once weekly, but the insurance company decided I needed to be shaken around, I guess, and will only cover Bydureon. Not nice. But I'm here looking for some encouragement that it will get better with time. Just started the 3rd week and experiencing the following: spiking sugars around 300, elevated morning sugars 180-200, unearthly hunger - all day. Feeling low sugar symptoms (hunger, shakes, sweats, vision disturbances) but readings of 170-180, weight gain. No problems with injections or injection sites as I was told to expect. But the constant low sugar sensations are turning me into a recluse, as I can't drive myself anywhere, and I am very reluctant to go for walks or engage in any increased exercise."

• Liz...
• April 25, 2017

"I've been on Bydureon for 15 months. Recently, I started experiencing nausea and vomiting after my weekly injections, so I am going to be switching to Trulicity. I really did well on Bydureon in the past. I lost 30 to 35 lbs total, and my A1Cs went down to 6-7. I've had tons of knots, but they usually go away in a couple of months. I'm hoping there will be less bleeding with Trulicity since it has a smaller needle and none of the mixing hassle. The only reason I don't give Bydureon a 10 rating is because of the mixing, knots, and bleeding."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2019

"Was on this medication for a little over a year. Great for my blood sugar levels, not so much for weight loss - but then around 6 months, I started losing my hair. I got off this medicine for the last three weeks, but my hair is still falling out. It's so scary as I have always had a nice head of hair. I read somewhere that if you are in your 50s-60s and you have been on this medication for longer than 6 months, this could happen. Wondering if anyone knows how long this will continue and when this medication will be out of my system or will I just continue until I have no hair at all?"

• jlc...
• August 27, 2013

"I will be taking my 5th shot tomorrow. I have had no side effects as of yet. I do notice that my loss of appetite for sweets has diminished a lot until it is time for the next injection. I start craving sweets within the last 12 hours before the next shot. I can't say I have lost any weight, as I have also started going to a gym, and with the yoga, walking, and weights, this seems to be what I can contribute my loss to. I still eat, the carbs are no longer a big draw for me. In the past few days, I have been itching a lot, which brought me here to read side effects. I have not noticed any lumps at the injection site. I have injected these in my stomach, alternating sides."

• pea...
• January 12, 2013

"I have been on Bydureon for almost 6 months. I also take daily Lantus injections. I maybe have lost an inch or two, but no significant weight loss. Reading how it helps so many people is great! My A1c stayed about the same... a little over 8. Guess I need to try something else!"

• Gil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 17, 2019

"I take Bydureon 2mg once a week. I'm retired military, so I receive my Rx from the VA free. Every time I receive a new box of this product, I also get 1 or 2 bad pens, meaning it won't inject right away or won't inject the medicine at all. Then, a few minutes later, after I sit it down, it starts squirting out. I've even injected myself, and then it started squirting back out of my thigh, and it does leave lumps for weeks in your thigh. This has been happening to me ever since I started taking it. I talked to the VA pharmacy about the 'misfires,' and they said I have to call the manufacturer that makes the pen and that the pharmacy is not responsible, situation noted. So I will because I'm not wasting money, however, the taxpayers are. My concern is that I'm not getting my full doses of this medicine when that happens! I like this product, and my A1C did go down, but that's not cool."

• Lor...
• July 25, 2017

"Update: I have been on Bydureon for six months now, and with diet and 40 minutes of exercise a day, I have lost 64 lbs. This drug has been great for me. I never thought I would ever take it off, but I am. I only have 24 more lbs to go to be at my normal weight. I have had very minimal side effects. If you are taking this for diabetes, take advantage of what can happen with diet and exercise."

• cra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2013

"I maxed out on metformin, and sugars were running in the upper 200s, so my doctor put me on Bydureon. I'm her first, so the sales representative/nurse came and gave us all a lesson. She said to continue the metformin while I'm waiting for the numbers to go down. Just took my sixth injection. Sugars are around 100, so I lowered my metformin by 500 mg. 13 lb. weight loss! Having a hard time with the nausea, though. Some indigestion with the metformin, so hoping the decrease in that will help."

• fab...
• April 4, 2012

"I tried Bydureon for the first time last night. The instructions are complicated, but since this is not a first-line diabetes medication, users should be somewhat familiar with the drill. You have to mix the medication first - you definitely have to follow the instructions. But the manufacturer actually has a toll-free line to walk you through an injection if you're not sure about it. I didn't use the number, I just followed the directions. The needle is huge in comparison to what I've been using with Byetta and Victoza. I have about a quarter-sized lump at the injection site today, but it doesn't hurt. So far, no side effects...but it's only been 12 hours!"

• Nyx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2017

"I was prescribed this to take in addition to my Metformin to help get my high insulin levels under control and to assist with weight loss (in conjunction with intermittent fasting and a Mediterranean low-carb diet). Since September 2016, I have lost 35 lbs with no additional exercise. I take the Bydureon on a Sunday night, and then, due to the decreased appetite, I fast on Mondays until dinner and then skip breakfast all other days and just eat 2 meals a day, which consist of a low-carb Mediterranean diet. The Bydureon has a slight burning sensation during injection, but after that, no symptoms at all. I use an ice pack on the injection site for 15 mins post-injection to prevent knots/lumps, and this has worked well for me. Blood tests show improvements."