New diabetic cat

[Jeanie B.]

My cat was diagnosed with diabetes one week ago. She gets 1 unit of Lantus twice a day.
I gave her injection almost 2 hours ago and she isn’t coming down. She has gone from
292 to 308. I’m questioning if it went in as she jerked when I injected. One unit is such a tiny volume I wonder if ended up being a fur injection.
Should I give it again?

 

[Jenny and Comet (GA)]

My cat was diagnosed with diabetes one week ago. She gets 1 unit of Lantus twice a day.
I gave her injection almost 2 hours ago and she isn’t coming down. She has gone from
292 to 308. I’m questioning if it went in as she jerked when I injected. One unit is such a tiny volume I wonder if ended up being a fur injection.
Should I give it again?

Hi, Jeanie! More experienced folks will come in soon, but I know you are probably anxious and want an answer a.s.a.p. Do not give another injection! You don't actually know if was a fur injection or not, and if she did get some of the insulin and you gave her more, that could be dangerous for her.

 

[Veronica & Babu-chiri]

Hi and welcome!!

DO NOT SHOOT AGAIN!!!

Maybe it is a fur shoot at this point there's no way to know but even if only a bit of the dose went in you do not no how much that bit is and you may end up overdosing, so wait untill the time of the next shoot and give the regular dose, it is better for him to be a bit high for a few hours than hypo .

And Congratulations on home testing !

If you could share with us the test results you are getting it would be easier to help you there's a spreadsheet we use for that this is the link on how to create it and share it with us https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/

 

[JanetNJ]

My cat was diagnosed with diabetes one week ago. She gets 1 unit of Lantus twice a day.
I gave her injection almost 2 hours ago and she isn’t coming down. She has gone from
292 to 308. I’m questioning if it went in as she jerked when I injected. One unit is such a tiny volume I wonder if ended up being a fur injection.
Should I give it again?

Those numbers are statistically the same. The insulin just hasn't kicked in yet. Takes a few hours.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Welcome to FDMB Jeanie, and your extra sweet companion. We are glad you found us! I hope you were able to be calmed with the excellent advice given above. We are dedicated to helping anyone seeking answers to questions about feline diabetes.
Theres a ton of information here at your fingertips with really good people to help you navigate it all

Here is a link to information that will acquaint you with how things work around here. Its a good place to start this journy you never asked for:
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We welcome all questions and again welcome you to this amazing family of kitty cat lovers. We look forward to getting to know you and your little buddy
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jeanne