Blood glucose testing
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Chris & China (GA)
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You can test anytime…..it's all good information to have, but with Lantus, what we recommend is that you Test/Feed/Shoot….all within about 5-10 minutes
You take food up for the 2 hours before shot times.....then you Test (to make sure they're high enough for insulin at all), Feed (to make sure they're at least willing to eat and not sick or totally refusing) and Shoot.
With Lantus, the shot doesn't usually start to "kick in" for 2-3 hours after it's given, so as long as your cat isn't sick and/or totally refusing to eat, you have that time to get a normal sized meal into them.
You take food up for the 2 hours before shot times.....then you Test (to make sure they're high enough for insulin at all), Feed (to make sure they're at least willing to eat and not sick or totally refusing) and Shoot.
With Lantus, the shot doesn't usually start to "kick in" for 2-3 hours after it's given, so as long as your cat isn't sick and/or totally refusing to eat, you have that time to get a normal sized meal into them.
Laura bb
Member Since 2018
Ok - thank you. I just tested it saif 273 but he ate a little food before. I will give him his shot on time. Guess i was just trying to test before vet closed in case I need to call. I am still not used to this. At first I thought the needle was hard to do but now its the blood glucose test. His ears are white and I can see where I poke him. I feel like Im torturing my poor cat.
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
There are very few pain receptors in the edges of the ears....what most cats object to is that you're fooling with their ears, not any pain.
Luckily though, with a little routine and some yummy treats, most will learn to actually love testing time!!
Make sure you put a little pressure on the ear after you're done getting your sample to help stop any bruising. A little dab of Neosporin with pain relief ointment (not cream) can really help heal those ears too!
Luckily though, with a little routine and some yummy treats, most will learn to actually love testing time!!
Make sure you put a little pressure on the ear after you're done getting your sample to help stop any bruising. A little dab of Neosporin with pain relief ointment (not cream) can really help heal those ears too!
Laura bb
Member Since 2018
Thank you I will try neosporin. However I do have another kitty that likes to groom his head a lot- would it hurt her if licked?
Laura bb
Member Since 2018
I also think ive hit the vein a few times because of him moving and my eyesight is not the best. Need some glasses-but he is so good at moving. He will be fine and still all of a sudden then he moves just a little bit right as Im about to stick him. I think he is also caught on to the meter because that first beep makes his eyes wide and starts trying to get away from me.
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Just a very tiny film is more than enough. It doesn't need to be a "glob". I can just barely touch the end of the tube with my finger and rub it in good.
Bama Kitty Mom (GA)
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Check your manual for your meter. It should be possible to turn off all beeps. That's what I've done on my meter and I can get all the info I need by looking at the meter window. No need to spook the kitty with unnecessary beeps.
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