"Life is not always conducive to a strict schedule" (2:00)
Sean, 34, was 25 when he was diagnosed. He just wasn't used to eating and taking medication on a schedule.
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While on Byetta
I developed pancreatitis
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Rigid Schedules
"You do things in a certain pattern"
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Choosing Pills
I didn't want to take insulin
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Do I Need Drug Therapy?
Some people need medication right away
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How did you adjust to taking medication?
Crash diets and weekend-warrior behavior aren’t a good idea if you have type 2 diabetes. In fact, the more consistent you are in terms of diet, medication, and exercise, the better (in terms of your blood sugar). When Sean was first diagnosed, he was in his mid-20s. He stayed up late, went to parties, ate big meals late at night, and worked out at some times but not others. It was difficult to adjust to eating and taking diabetes medication on a strict schedule.
While on ByettaI developed pancreatitis
Rigid Schedules"You do things in a certain pattern"
Choosing PillsI didn't want to take insulin
Do I Need Drug Therapy?Some people need medication right away