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Symlin Users Forum

This group is a forum for Symlin (pramlintide acetate) users or people who would like more information on this new treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symlin is a synthetic form of the human hormone amylin which is made by the beta cells.

Members: 115
Latest Activity: Jul 1

Symlin received FDA approval in March 2005, although it was not introduced until November 2005. The package is depicted here. See the post entitled "Introduction" for a comprehensive list of studies and other info. about Symlin.

Discussion Forum

Angela S.

High blood sugar 4 Replies

Started by Angela S.. Last reply by Cheery Love Jun 3.

Maden

Started Symlin - although not having any side effects?? 7 Replies

Started by Maden. Last reply by Maden May 30.

Carolyn Deans

Trouble *staying* on Symlin or missing doses? 6 Replies

Started by Carolyn Deans. Last reply by Cheery Love May 7.

Vickie

How many doses in a day 5 Replies

Started by Vickie. Last reply by Donna Heun May 26.

Jinae

Just started symlin 5 Replies

Started by Jinae. Last reply by Dora Apr 9.

Manny Hernandez

How do you manage dual square wave boluses with Symlin? 5 Replies

Started by Manny Hernandez. Last reply by Denise Mar 12.

Manny Hernandez

Twittering my use of Symlin 4 Replies

Started by Manny Hernandez. Last reply by David Jan 28.

MB

Frequent bowel movements with Symlin? 11 Replies

Started by MB. Last reply by Paloma May 23.

Cody Turner

Back on Symlin 6 Replies

Started by Cody Turner. Last reply by Cody Turner Aug. 19, 2008.

Kathleen Weaver

Cough on Symlin 1 Reply

Started by Kathleen Weaver. Last reply by Cody Turner Jul. 25, 2008.

Mary Taour

Quit Symlin 8 Replies

Started by Mary Taour. Last reply by Maden Apr 23.

Rachel

if you have type I, please read 3 Replies

Started by Rachel. Last reply by Scott Strumello Jun. 17, 2008.

Jordana Rosenberg

Symlin Over Time 9 Replies

Started by Jordana Rosenberg. Last reply by Paloma May 23.

craig620

What to expect 1 Reply

Started by craig620. Last reply by onpctime Apr. 30, 2008.

David

Symlin in the UK? 2 Replies

Started by David. Last reply by Scott Strumello Aug. 25, 2008.

Scott K. Johnson

What if my meal is delayed? 3 Replies

Started by Scott K. Johnson. Last reply by Debbie Mar 17.

Scott K. Johnson

Does the nausea go away? 4 Replies

Started by Scott K. Johnson. Last reply by Dora Apr 28.

Rachel

Symlin is in a pen now!

Started by Rachel Feb. 5, 2008.

Andrea

Do you ever skip a dose? 3 Replies

Started by Andrea. Last reply by Susan Van Abs Jun. 29, 2008.

Toni Crebbin

Going off symlin 3 Replies

Started by Toni Crebbin. Last reply by Allie Beatty Nov. 14, 2007.

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Jason Comment by Jason on June 16, 2009 at 8:44am
Marps-

Consider switching to Apidra. I had the same problem with Humalog and using Apidra has made a difference. Apidra's protein encapsulation also makes it far less likely to cause an immune reaction leading to resistance, as Humalog can. If you go to my blog here I have a three part guide to using Symlin as a Type 1.
Marps Comment by Marps on June 16, 2009 at 5:58am
My doctor's appointment is next month, and I wanted to bring up the topic of Symlin. My dosages for Humalog have been getting to 1:5 ratio when it used to be 1:15. This is typical as I've experienced some forms of insulin resistance with all short acting insulins for the past 11 years.

Are there side effects of Symlin for T1D?
Dora Comment by Dora on April 27, 2009 at 7:09pm
The last couple of days have been up and down. 60 to 180. I am on 120 once to twice a day and keep the apidra very low. Still having some lows. I only do the Symlin if I am having more that 30 grams of carbs. Usually lunch and/or dinner. I do test a lot more since being on Symlin.
Jinae Comment by Jinae on April 25, 2009 at 6:18am
I got a scare! I woke up took my sugar it was 165 then decided to try and do 45 units of symlin. I have been doing 30. I ate a bowl of noodles and took 6 units of apidra. and then was sitting here and all of a sudden felt like my sugar was low. I took it and it was 45 only about a half hour or so after i took the symlin. I'm still feeling low but i am now eating some sugared cereal. This hasn't happened before and my insulin usually doesn't work that quickly. It is cuz i went up on my symlin dosage?
Maden Comment by Maden on April 23, 2009 at 3:32am
Rick... try looking at this site. I believe that it will help you tremendously!
https://www.symlin.com/131-your-symlin-dose.aspx
Rick Phillips Comment by Rick Phillips on April 21, 2009 at 7:54pm
out of curiosity, what are the doses people are taking? I take 15 units and have been there for about two years. I sense maybe i am displeased with the results, because i am not taking enough?

rick phillips
Jason Comment by Jason on April 8, 2009 at 4:33pm
Gastroparesis in diabetics is usually caused by neuropathic damage to the vagus nerve in the stomach.
Cheryl Pealer Comment by Cheryl Pealer on April 8, 2009 at 12:40pm
I started on Symlin the end of 2007. I was so thrilled at the way it worked since weight loss for me was almost impossible. I lost 30 pounds in about 7 months but it did not come without complications. I was hospitalized in March 2008 and diagnosed with Gastroparesis. I had never heard of this but the doctors say that the Symlin may have brought it on. It is a disorder with the nerve in the stomach that lets the food go into the intestine. Mine had to be stretched and will have to be periodically since they cannot stent it on a permanent basis. The opening must be able to close also.
Scott Comment by Scott on April 8, 2009 at 12:26pm
Hi Yvonne,

Symlin is not an insulin. It is a synthetic version of amylin which is found in the human body wherever insulin is found. Check out www.symlin.com. It will be able to explain it better than I ever could.
Jinae Comment by Jinae on April 8, 2009 at 12:04pm
Well today is my 2nd day.....still on the 15 mcg and haven't experienced any nausea. hopefully i'm lucky or will i get it when i go up on my dosage? My sugars were messed up yesterday and still was taking my apidra. I go into see my dr again on the 21st and will most likely go up on my dosage.
 

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