When to check BG?

[~Tricia]

I want to test my Neptune’s BG later this afternoon before his meal and insulin. How long before I test should I not feed him?

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

For the preshot tests before you give insulin, you want to withhold the food for at least 2 hours. For all the other tests during the day or evening, it doesn’t matter.

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

I see you’re not consistently testing before each shot, which is important, so you know if it’s safe to shoot. He’s on a very high dose and there have been some big and fast increases. I see he’s an actor kitty. Can you please tell us how you’re adjusting the dose?

 

[~Tricia]

I see you’re not consistently testing before each shot, which is important, so you know if it’s safe to shoot. He’s on a very high dose and there have been some big and fast increases. I see he’s an actor kitty. Can you please tell us how you’re adjusting the dose?

I currently don’t have a glucometer and am hoping to get one soon. The one I was going to use isn’t working. he has had his blood drawn only at the vet and will have a blood draw next week. The vet would suggest changes after draws. I was hoping to check him before he goes to the vet to compare. I’m not happy with his lack of progress and plan on asking about switching to a different insulin ( he’s on Vetsulin now) to see if that helps. Before he changes over and I get the new meter, I will learn how to dose him.
I switched his food to tiki and meat pieces and no dry food. He seems to be doing better visually.

Trust me, my list of questions is a mile long for the vet. Since I found this forum I am learning so much of what I should have been doing. I’m a bit overwhelmed.

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

Vetsulin is not a good insulin for cats. Lantus or prozinc are much better.

You may want to share the guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Assn for the treatment of diabetes in both dogs and cats with your vet. the AAHA no longer recommends Caninsulin/Vetsulin for treating feline diabetes.

Here we dose in 1/4 units not full 1 units. That’s another issue.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Trust me, my list of questions is a mile long for the vet. Since I found this forum I am learning so much of what I should have been doing. I’m a bit overwhelmed.

Well done reading and learning. Have your list of questions for the vet and don’t let him/her fob you off.
Definitely ask for a better insulin than vetsulin…either Lantus or Prozinc.

 

[~Tricia]

Well done reading and learning. Have your list of questions for the vet and don’t let him/her fob you off.
Definitely ask for a better insulin than vetsulin…either Lantus or Prozinc.

Thank you!