Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.  

This is Bydureon BCise. Bydureon BCise contains a natural hormone, called GLP-1, that helps your body produce more insulin. This helps to lower blood sugar levels when used with diet and exercise.  

Bydureon BCise is given as an injection under the skin, with very thin needles. It is given once weekly, with or without a meal. Your doctor may change your dose depending on your blood sugar levels. Make sure to use Bydureon BCise exactly as your doctor tells you to. Before giving a dose at home, you should demonstrate an injection to your doctor, so you feel confident. Also, you will learn how to rotate injection sites and how to dispose of the autoinjector. You should read the 'Instructions for Use' for full information. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. 

Most patients tolerate Bydureon BCise well, but some side effects can occur. These include a bump at the injection site and nausea. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop Bydureon BCise, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects can occur. With Bydureon BCise, this includes the risk of thyroid tumors and cancer. You should read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests. 

Bydureon BCise can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

Bydureon BCise may harm unborn babies. Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and breastfeeding. 

You should store unused Bydureon BCise autoinjectors in the refrigerator. Once you use an autoinjector, you can keep it at room temperature for 4 weeks.  After that, you must dispose of it, even if there is medicine left. 

For best results with Bydureon BCise, read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use and follow a healthy diet and exercise plan.