4/9 Hugo AMPS 355 +2 = 429 +6 = 339 PMPS = 281- New 2.25 unit dose

[Elle D & Hugo]

Got a ketone urine test that looked negative. 2 actually. I'm still disheartened. He's still not eating normally. I'm trying to get some anti-nausea meds from a vet. Didn't sleep last night. I'm praying this new dose really helps.

Does anybody remember where the financial help resources were listed here?

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

+2 429

 

[Sonia & Leo]

Hi Elle, I believe this is the link you're looking for: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/financial-help-links.131190/
Maybe try putting a question mark on your thread and add "need help with kitty not eating" to the title.
Best of luck to you and Hugo.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

Thank you. Too bad most of those links don't go anywhere anymore.

I've been talking to some other people on the board regularly about it. Been trying to manage it.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

+6 is 339

 

[Sue and Luci]

I don't think I've visited your condo previously, but the first thing I'd recommend is to switch back to the human meter to save on strips. AT2 strips are outrageously expensive.

Have you reached out to @Chris & China (GA) - she's an insider for DCIN (Diabetic Cats In Need). I hope she can help. I've tagged her here in your condo. Apologies if this has already been done.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

I don't think I've visited your condo previously, but the first thing I'd recommend is to switch back to the human meter to save on strips. AT2 strips are outrageously expensive.

Have you reached out to @Chris & China (GA) - she's an insider for DCIN (Diabetic Cats In Need). I hope she can help. I've tagged her here in your condo. Apologies if this has already been done.

We actually hate the human meter. I know the other strips are expensive but we can never get enough blood for the human meters and it becomes really hard on us and poor Hugo. Thank you for tagging the DCIN person. I appreciate it.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

PMPS 281

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Nice to see the yellow PMPS. It will be interesting to see how he goes this cycle.
And the negative ketones

 

[Judy and Freckles]

I know the other strips are expensive but we can never get enough blood for the human meters

I know from personal experience that the Freestyle Lite human meter requires a small amount of blood the same amount as the Alpha Trak.

Here is a site with other human meters for comparison.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/blood-sugar-meters-with-smallest-required-sample-3289628

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

Nice to see the yellow PMPS. It will be interesting to see how he goes this cycle.
And the negative ketones

He went up to 420 at +3, but that yellow makes me cautiously hopeful. Best news was that he ate! I think that may have contributed to the higher +3, as I am positive he got this evening's shot. It's only the 2nd cycle on the new dose, right? Still gonna be wonky.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

I know from personal experience that the Freestyle Lite human meter requires a small amount of blood the same amount as the Alpha Trak.

Here is a site with other human meters for comparison.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/blood-sugar-meters-with-smallest-required-sample-3289628

I believe it's from the same company that makes the AlphaTrak2, but I wasn't able to find a better price with it, particularly. The strips are pretty much equal in price.

 

[Judy and Freckles]

I believe it's from the same company that makes the AlphaTrak2, but I wasn't able to find a better price with it, particularly. The strips are pretty much equal in price.

Yes, it is the same company as the Alpha Trak (Abbott). The Freestyle glucometer is free with buying the strips (there are coupons online). In Canada, 100 strips cost around $75 at the pharmacy. The Alpha Trak strips cost $85 for ONLY 50. Plus, you can find Freestyle Lite strips on ebay (just don't bid against me!)

 

[Judy and Freckles]

https://www.freestyle.abbott/ca/en/order/lite.html

coupon - if you are interested

 

[KittenTheCat]

Yes, it is the same company as the Alpha Trak (Abbott). The Freestyle glucometer is free with buying the strips (there are coupons online). In Canada, 100 strips cost around $75 at the pharmacy. The Alpha Trak strips cost $85 for ONLY 50. Plus, you can find Freestyle Lite strips on ebay (just don't bid against me!)

Can the freestyle lite test strips be used in the Alphatrak2 unit?

 

[Judy and Freckles]

Can the freestyle lite test strips be used in the Alphatrak2 unit?

When I tried it, I got different results. I would be very apprehensive to trust a test strip that is made for a different glucometer - especially if kitty is low.