Bydureon Full Review - How to Use, Side Effects, Diabetes PA Explains

This video covers everything about the Type 2 Diabetes Medication Bydureon. PA David explains how the medication works, how it's used, common side effects (including some unique to Bydureon), and shares his personal thoughts on the medication and its place in Diabetes management, based on his own clinical experiences.

[@dawnshelton5410]

Hello I just started the new pen last week. Last week was a complete failure it was very painful I tried it in the top of my leg I bled real bad and I released almost immediately because it was painful and the medication oozed out everywhere. I decided I would look up a tutorial to see if I could find a trick. I watched your video and I also went back to injecting in my stomach. It was 100% successful it didn't hurt, bleed, or ooze out. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video it helped me so much!! Btw I have been on bydureon for over 2 years and I have lost 40 lbs a1c went from 9.8 last year to 6.2 at the last checkup in January (yes after the holidays I was super shocked). I go every 6 months now. I don't have any side effects that I can tell. I only got a nodule a time or two and they always go away.

[@sugarhighchannel]

Wow, that’s incredible improvement! I’m really glad the video helped. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ☺️

[@bro.jfaithnewsmma]

​@@sugarhighchannelHey doc it normal to bleed at the injection site when injecting Bydureon? I taking this medication for the first time today and had significant bleeding at the injection site from the needle? Does this mean my body push the medicine out?

[@leodawelch2378]

Thank you for all the advice and information I’m on week four but, still glad I came across your page. I lost 20 pounds in my first month, I have a high metabolism. I didn’t know about the dosage not changing. And I’m supplementing soon with something else in 2 weeks because I want to lose 80 pds. My doctor is floored actually by the results as is the weight management team I met with today.

[@grannysquared7140]

Looking up the information on this medication I came across many demos but you are the only one who explained the reason for keeping the pen upright. I appreciate the information, thank you

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your feedback!

[@emilywallace8798]

thank you so much for this! i just started it tonight and this made me feel better about it.

[@sugarhighchannel]

You got this!

[@ruthbiafora5443]

Excellent video!! Better instructions than any other video. 😃

[@sugarhighchannel]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@deyat23t.11]

Great video, well explained, understand and makes more sense after watching this video. Thank You

[@paulsegarra7558]

After six weeks of using Bydureon, the lumps at the injection site would not go away and some are very tender to the touch. Trulicity is still not available, trying my luck with MounJaro. Thank you for this great channel!

[@youtubewatcher2014]

Nice review of this product.. keep up the great research! Ty

[@dianejordan685]

Thank u for the great education on these different type of insulin. Mine is always high.

[@miznic]

Thank you for this video... I've been on AstraZeneca's AZ&Me program for the past few years... my doctor had prescribed Bydureon (the original pen) - we got a note from AZ last summer saying that the regular pen would no longer be available, and it was being replaced by Bydureon BCise. I took the first pen of that today... but came here to get instructions on how to use the BCise pen, and ran into this video. I'm glad I did - there were things I never knew about Bydureon, its side effects, the benefits... I learned all of that from here. (PA David, you need to bill my doctor for that!) Hope you made one for Farxiga... going hunting now for that, because Farxiga has made me really sick and I need to know if it's some kind of interaction with the other meds I'm taking...

[@bro.jfaithnewsmma]

Thank you so much for this extremely informative breakdown of this medication.

[@blackberrybunny]

This is the BEST video I've watched for this medication. Thank you SO much for explaining everything. Other videos failed to explain why you have to hold the pen upright. I feel a lot more confident now about using this injector for the first time, and doing it properly.

[@sanhara2747]

I was on this like 20 years ago. Worked soooo well.

[@janisdmytriw4622]

Thank you! I started 2 weeks ago. I wish I had watched your video first. I was so afraid, but after 2 weeks I have had a little woozy the evening I inject. A friend suggested Ginger tea--it works. I was diagnosed with type 2 in 1999, and have been on MANY meds. Insulin for 2 years, lost 40 pounds and no longer needed insulin. GREAT VIDEO!

[@treeree4875]

Great information! I’m using bydureon for the first time! So getting this info helps immensely!

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@renatakent1406]

HELLO, HOW DID THIS MEDICATION WORK OUT FOR YOU?

[@treeree4875]

@@renatakent1406 really can’t say because I was switched to another medication!

[@tufaelusa.9776]

So helpful.

[@DV8fromthenorm]

Type 2 diabetic. I’ve been using Trulicity for 3 years. All the pharmacies in my town are out of stock. Blood glucose has more than doubled in 2 weeks without Trulicity. Doc has me starting Bydureon tomorrow during the Trulicity shortage

[@saeedalamoudi8839]

Well done .. thanks a lot

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anthonyreina753]

Thank you for the content. Found it very informative. I'll be administering Bydureon today. I'll message you in 10 weeks with outcome.

[@MargaretHill65_]

Getting ready to inject my bydureon for the first time ! Again your videos are very helpful !

[@sugarhighchannel]

Good luck! Glad you enjoyed it

[@NicoleHRRCP]

Great video!

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@slaveteri]

Thank you for a great video. i take Bydureon and have for about a year now. my Dr chose Bydureon because i already have some GI issues and she didn't want to aggravate those. i started with injections in my thighs and found i had the nodules. Moved to the back of my arms. More nodules. But i loved the lack of side effects and was determined to keep trying. The thought of injecting in my stomach gave me the heebie jeebies, which is why i chose arm and legs first. (i used to give myself magnesium injections in my thigh muscles for migraines. If i could do that with the longer needle and a med that burned like heck, i knew i wouldn't have a problem with this littler needle.) i found once i started injecting in my stomach (which was a lot less scary than i thought it would be!) that i had a lot fewer nodules. Like one in ten, instead of every single time. They do heal up over time (2-3mos). i think this is because eventually your body DOES absorb all of the medication. Once it's gone, it's generally like it was never there. i say "generally" because i do have one spot on my left thigh, one of the first injections i ever did, that looks permanently bruised. It's just appearance, there is no nodule anymore and there isn't any pain. Just a change in skin coloration. Anyway, i just wanted to share my experience for you and for anyone else worried about trying Bydureon because of the possible nodule side effect. my A1c is MUCH better now. (Down 1.7pts from 7.0 to 5.3) i've lost, over the last year, about 10lbs. i'm sure i could lose more if i tried harder, i just tend to be lazy after spending all day at work, but i don't think i'd be losing ANY without Bydureon. i've tried harder before Bydureon and didn't see any weight loss no matter how carefully i portion controlled or how much i exercised. i just this past month reach my first big goal in weight loss and i've STAYED there! As far as side effects, GI issues were minimal. Any that i did have could easily be attributed to my pre-exising GI conditions and my metformin. Thanks again for your videos. i'm not poorly educated on diabetes, but i still learn something with each one.

[@sugarhighchannel]

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! Glad the good you’re getting from the med is outweighing the side effects.

[@phyllischristmas4824]

How painful is the needle? For those of us who are not used to using these types of thicker/fatter needles.

[@RoxanneCurry]

This is my first week and I will see

[@Ibeshoppin]

Great Video! I was offered Wegovy but insurance refused to cover it. Who has $1,300, My endocrinologist wrote for this one. Transparency, I do not have Diabetes, and my AIC is 5.6, I am trying to lose some weight before I get into a metabolic syndrome. 3 lbs?! Ugh. I just need a kick start and was hoping for a little more than 3 lbs. I need more like 30. :)

[@oanageorgianarahuma3646]

Thank you so much for this video. I do not have type 2 diabetes but my doctor prescribed me Bydureon and Januvia 50 mg bcz i have Leptin resistance and insulin resistance plus overweight. Its been 5 days since I took my first shot and just in the first day after the shot I had a bit of nausea otherwise seems perfect. Your videos about GLP1 medicines helped me understand their mechanism. I hope it will work. Best regards from Bucharest, Romania!

[@ladycreole2748]

Hello do you still take it. How are your side effects now?

[@bellasinta3575]

Thank you for the easy to understand video. I just administered my 1st treatment and I experienced some bleeding at the site (my belly)…..normal?

[@dr.carmencaltagirone5868]

First I’d like to tell you that I love your videos. You are so knowledgeable and thorough. I am a BYDUREON Bcise besides user. I have been using it for almost 2 years. It is very very effective for me. It has lowered my A-1 C consistently. I love this medication. However there is a major problem right now. Until recently I have never had a problem with it, but about six months ago periodically, about after every 2 or 3 injections, my injector would malfunction. It happened the same way every time: I go through all the steps meticulously and then when I pressed down to have the needle into my body, the needle would enter but the plunger would not move. In other words the liquid never flowed. Astra Zeneca has been very kind and sending me replacements. They very expensive and this is a great help. I do not want to give up Bydureon. Other medications made me very nauseous and have had other side effects. Bydureon is so good for me. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do to remedy this problem? I send every injector back to Astra Zeneca for their inspection but they do not give me the result of their findings. I do everything exactly as prescribed by the instructions. The plunger that you see in the window simply does not move. When I remove the device from my skin(abdomen) liquid spews all over my abdomen and there is a obvious tiny hole where the needle went in to my skin. Obviously, the plunger goes down as soon as I remove the needle from my skin. I hope you can help me.

[@parismatch10]

it works well .....thank you so much, this is the BEST blog in terms of BYDUREON bcise in you tube.. thank you so much DR

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

When you pull your pen out do it slow because it has a strong spring I did this too

[@ladycreole2748]

Hello how’s it going now? Do you still it?

[@BarclayLarmouth]

I am going to inject bydureon for the first time. Can't wait to experience the feelings.

[@AgentOffice]

Excited

[@mrsmomnurseg2598]

I get 3 months supply of Bydureon and I now have both the Bcise and the older version. The older version is so painful and it gives me anxiety every time I have to use it and I end up missing doses. With the Bcise I am more compliant because it is painless and there's no anticipation of the needle. Is there an expiration dates on those older ones? I threw away the box to fit into my refrigerator. Thank you for! Your video is very informative.

[@MeTaLAnGeL]

thanks! I was on this b4 then moved to Victoza and I just don't like so many shots a day cuz I take 2 Lantus insulin shots a day too, so going back to Bydureon and forgot how to inject and shake and steps :) THANK you so helpful!

[@sugarhighchannel]

Konspiracy Kitty Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes !!

[@yz.noxchi]

My dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I was looking for useful resources to educate myself on diabetes and your channel is gold!! I really appreciate what your doing! I subscribed right away, liked every single video on this channel and I really enjoyed learning from your videos! Thank you doctor!! 🌷 I also started telling my friends about your channel so don't be surprised if your views went up suddenly 😝⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@sugarhighchannel]

That's great! I'm really happy that you found this channel helpful. Sending best wishes to your dad.

[@JamesAlberding]

This was extremely helpful. Ive been not shaking it up and injecting clear liquid, and also holding ot sideways so it would squirt a little out wjen i removed the cap. Ive dropped my A1C from 11.5 to 7.25 in the last 3 months. Im interested to see what happens now that im getting the actual medication in me lol.

[@stevengower]

I gotta switch to this because Mounjaro isn’t covered by insurance but Byderion is. Using strictly for weight loss.

[@alicialafrance6748]

I just started it today and it didn't come out right away, then it came out when lifted it off my stomach. Lost all the medicine. I'm only on it because there is a shortage of Monjauro. Can't wait to get back on Monjauro.

[@rachaelgates3382]

What do you think about Bydureon for insulin resistance? I don’t have diabetes or a high A1C but my doctor is recommending this medication to help with my insulin levels.

[@danielmestas7767]

When I tried Bydureon a few years ago, it brought my a1c from the mid 8's to the low 6's due in part to the affect it had on my appetite. The only reason I stopped using it was because of the cost. The needle is larger and it does result in bleeding but I never let that stand in the way. I also lost between 10-15 lbs..

[@bubgum00]

I use the B-cise pen, sometimes the whole container doesn’t empty out. Like tonight, it only put out half the amount. I don’t understand why that would happen. I’ve been using it for months and I keep it pushed in until it empties. Tonight, I kept it in for at least 30 seconds and it never released all the medicine.

[@lisatrinh4285]

hello, SUGAR HIGH, thank you for good video, i had been using TRULICITY but i lost my appetite and lose weight from 97 to 91 pds , im 5.2 , replace by BYDUREON but i did not know how to use it until saw your video, the only things i hate is needle too big, it hurt, i used needles 4 times a day for Lantus and Novolog, How do you know if all liquid injected to body by looking at the tube ? im not understand clear about this, your reply is greatly help, thank you , lisa

[@mikecooley-xh2it]

I really miss being able to use vistoza, it worked great for me, will have to see if avter a couple months if this is working. Thank you for such a great video, I was kind of stressed becuase of the way the Dr. explained thing to me. But you did a great job!!!

[@supermodel1276]

Today was my first to use new shot. I pushed it in for 15 seconds and after the fluid was there and orange I guess it works

[@mizzrierie2153]

Is it common after the injection with bydureon bcise that there still be a little bit of insulin in the syringe

[@AgentOffice]

When does nausea occur? If you eat or don't eat?

[@monicaperez6682]

So my first time using it I followed all the direction and when I heard the click and I saw the little slime coming out once I lift it out not sure if the medicine went in the body or not please help?

[@deannabridges1216]

I have been on bydureon for a couple years now and it is no longer effective on controlling my blood sugar spikes. My doctor is trying to get me on ozempic which I’m soooo afraid of. Yes I need to loose some weight but that is not my priority , having my diabetes under control is my main concern

[@shellyannb8396]

Does it raises blood pressure. Has anyone experienced this?

[@S32632]

Hi I would like to you asking one question People who use ozamic can travel? Because I have plan travelling overseas. thanks

[@sugarhighchannel]

Sure. Just be sure to pack it with a cool pack to keep it from getting too hot. Since it’s only injected once per week, you don’t even really have to have it with you in the cabin if you’re concerned about the sharp needles. Having a copy of the prescription from your doctor would also help in case any questions come up during customs, although that’s unlikely.

[@Goldglitter_girl]

Great information, thank you. I started on Trulicity 2 weeks ago with a sample from my doc. Insurance won’t pay so she prescribed Bydureon instead. I just my first dose tonight. Let’s hope no side effects! I am a person who often gets them with a lot of meds… I will report back in 2 months!

[@desijaecae43016]

How did it work for you?

[@Goldglitter_girl]

@@desijaecae43016 it worked ok but my doc decided to prescribe something else. I took Ozempic which was just ok. But I only did one week and my blood work came back a little off so she said my pancreas was irritated and asked me to stop taking it.

[@Cookwithsafysmom]

dr i was taking victoza my hba1c was 6.4 then in got surgery for hidradenitis my surgeon gave me steriods for one month so my sugar level increased after food reaced to 160 and victoza stoped working then he prescribed jaundice use with victoza but victoza is not working working for me before steriods usage i was prediabtic infact when i took sugar sweets my sugar hba1 c was 5.4 but not 6 again😢 my dr fault i told him i am prediabtic not viztoza not showing any effect on me now i inject i dnt feel nausea vomiting no hunger control and take metformin as well but before i was taking only victoza nothing else ....

[@CitizenLutz]

I basically went from 145 to 122 on my glucose monitor after 10 weeks. Not much on weight loss, but I like it. (Haven't had any side effects.)

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad you’re doing well! Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@ladycreole2748]

It’s been two years since you left this comment, did you notice any weight loss yet?

[@CitizenLutz]

@@ladycreole2748 Not with the bydureon. I have since switched to ozempic and after about 4 months I was down 12 pounds, though I seem to be stuck there. But my sugar numbers are much better. Went from 9.1 A1c to 7.2.

[@bro.jfaithnewsmma]

Hey doc is it normal to bleed at the injection site when injecting Bydureon? I took this medication for the first time today and had significant bleeding at the injection site from the needle? Does this mean my body push the medicine out?

[@sugarhighchannel]

Yeah, that can happen. If you happen to hit a small vein, it can bleed. Shouldn’t happen every time. It’s possible that the needle went through the small vein and the medicine still went into the fat where it belongs.

[@evettex808]

What happens if you didnt have the pen in the upright position and the insulin isnt coming out when you try to inject it?

[@sugarhighchannel]

If the pen isn't held upright when twisting the dial and removing the cap, you end up with a pretty big air bubble in the medicine reservoir. (by the way, it isn't insulin. It's a medication called exenetide)

[@monical8658]

I’m going through

[@sharonstrickland6421]

You commented thatother of these injectible medications can cause more weight loss than Bydurean. Would you mind saying which ones have more weight loss as a side effect.

[@jasonrichardson1999]

Idk if you are still looking but ozempic,wegovy are two of the most weight loss ones

[@kellybridges2282]

I just switched from the old bydureon to the new bcise pen. I also switched from my stomach to my thigh and boy that was a mistake. Make sure you have enough fat on your thigh! Im assuming it went into my muscle and wow i was extremely sore in the injection spot for over a week now. I just did the injection in my stomach for the first time and no pain.

[@sugarhighchannel]

Glad the abdomen site worked out better. How do you like the new BCise pen?

[@kellybridges2282]

@@sugarhighchannel its nice to not have to beat it on my hand over 80x! And maybe the needle doesn't seem as big as the old one or maybe the way it makes a little square around the injection site you dont notice it anymore🤷‍♀️ so all in all its better than the old pen!

[@ruthbiafora5443]

What other GLP1 medications do you like better?

[@sugarhighchannel]

It depends on what the patient needs. If they need the most A1c reduction, Ozempic is the most effective. If they need the lowest likelihood of side effects, Bydureon is a good choice, For people who need the easiest injector decide, Trulicity is good. And for people who absolutely won't give an injection, Rybelsus is the only pill option

[@ruthbiafora5443]

@@sugarhighchannel Thank you so so very much! Appreciate the response.

[@dimitreherrera234]

I'm so scared of this pen I just got prescribed this does it hurt to inject ?

[@sugarhighchannel]

If you insert it smoothly and somewhat quickly, its not bad

[@Aki-wq6xh]

How does it compare to Ozempic!?

[@carolynhewitt5447]

I just started taking bydureon. The injection tends to itch. Is that a normal thing?

[@AgentOffice]

Yes

[@AgentOffice]

Can I inject with my Humira

[@jazzblkwht]

Some Pens do not work correctly. Today was my injection day I did just this...nothing was coming out and I counted to 15 pulled away and I heard a click and medicine was released. It's 2 expensive for this to keep happening. Last 3 were very successful.

[@reversedronni1794]

I just received my pen today, I tried to take the orange top off and literally ALL of the liquid came out on my hands and lap..... I don’t understand what happened honestly but I am so discouraged. That’s a weeks worth

[@sugarhighchannel]

I'm sorry that happened. Depending on where you receive your healthcare, your provider may have samples available that they can give you to replace the lost pen. Reaching out to your pharmacy or the manufacturer may also be helpful.

[@truthseeker6532]

The Orange Cap is to be "twisted counterclockwise" to remove = YOU DO NOT PULL UP ON THE CAP AT ALL!!! You did and that is why what happened, happened. Always read the manuals. If you did, you would have learned proper procedure for sure.

[@michaeldonovan7443]

Bydureon contraindicated with insulin will cause low blood sugar

[@florina8972]

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[@marybracero1886]

Good info. But it doesn't show how to inject it!

[@iindiar]

is there a way to mute the background music

[@paolocelotto4858]

E la lingua italiana?......

[@kingmulahoo4925]

9:22 KEVIN?!

[@katie19478]

Why does all the fluid come back out

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Is this med still legit . I heard ot was going to be discontinued. It makes me so ill help

[@ambergodden2963]

Deer