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[laura55]

My 16 year old boy is having a hard time getting his BG under control. Just got him back from having a glucose curve today and they are increasing him to 3 units 2x daily. Very scared for him

 

[FurBabiesMama]

Welcome! What kind of insulin is he on? When was he diagnosed? If you can set up a signature with some basic info like that, it will keep you from having to repeat everything each time you post. http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/editing-your-signature-profile-and-preferences.130340/

It is overwhelming and scary in the beginning, but it will get better.

 

[Sharon14]

Hi lap, welcome! It is scary at first, but we can help. Come to the Main Health forum and answer a few questions about your kitty. Let us know when he was diagnosed, what insulin and what your feeding. Are you home testing? It’s easy to do and the best way to keep him safe. We’ve all been where you are now and we will be glad to help you help your boy.

 

[JanetNJ]

My 16 year old boy is having a hard time getting his BG under control. Just got him back from having a glucose curve today and they are increasing him to 3 units 2x daily. Very scared for him

Welcome! The best way to get it under control and calm your fears is to home test. I have a video in my signature showing how I test my cat CC at home. If you want a shopping list we can help you with that.

 

[laura55]

Welcome! The best way to get it under control and calm your fears is to home test. I have a video in my signature showing how I test my cat CC at home. If you want a shopping list we can help you with that.

Thank you for the video. I think I can do it!

 

[JanetNJ]

Thank you for the video. I think I can do it!

That's the spirit!

 

[Olive & Paula]

You can do it. It's the best way to help your kitty.

 

[laura55]

Thank you for the video. I think I can do it!

That's the spirit!

I tried and failed. I went to a local store this morning and got all supplies except the 26 gauge lancets because they were out. I used the ones with my friends human test kit and pricked by baby's ear three time and only got my blood. He is now hiding under the covers on my bed.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Okay, try again right before next shot. Keep to no more than 3 tries at a time so you and he don't get to stressed. You will conquer this, maybe not today but eventually you will. Keep making the attempts as part of the routine and soon it will happen.

 

[JanetNJ]

I tried and failed. I went to a local store this morning and got all supplies except the 26 gauge lancets because they were out. I used the ones with my friends human test kit and pricked by baby's ear three time and only got my blood. He is now hiding under the covers on my bed.

Try try again. The human 30+ gauge ones are usually too thin to work at all in the beginning. That's probably the problem. . You'll get it.