1/17/23 Was thinking of changing Insulin to Lantus
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You might want to add "Prozinc to Lantus" to the subject line to attract people who've made the switch. We've got quite a few people here who've made the switch. Tagging a couple I can think of off hand. @Chrispooky12 @Angela & Cleo
Angela & Cleo
Member Since 2022
Hi Jeni,
My Cleo was on Prozinc and we switched her in May 2022 to Lantus. I could not be happier!
Duration was an issue on Prozinc. It took some time on Lantus but I am happy with her progress. She's a bouncy kitty but is definitely seeing better numbers overall. But as is often said here, a cat is more than the numbers.
I think that for me the biggest improvement is how her behavior has changed on Lantus. Specifically the clinical symptoms dramatically. I'm not scooping the LB 4times a day or chasing her off the counter looking for food. She also has energy and plays more, in-between naps of course
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If you do switch there are tons of eyes to help with kitty's BGs and lots of human support here too.
My Cleo was on Prozinc and we switched her in May 2022 to Lantus. I could not be happier!
Duration was an issue on Prozinc. It took some time on Lantus but I am happy with her progress. She's a bouncy kitty but is definitely seeing better numbers overall. But as is often said here, a cat is more than the numbers.
I think that for me the biggest improvement is how her behavior has changed on Lantus. Specifically the clinical symptoms dramatically. I'm not scooping the LB 4times a day or chasing her off the counter looking for food. She also has energy and plays more, in-between naps of course
. If you do switch there are tons of eyes to help with kitty's BGs and lots of human support here too.
JBat75
Member Since 2022
Thank you! I'm leaving for a week from Feb 15th thru Feb 22nd. Do you think I should wait until I return?Hi Jeni,
My Cleo was on Prozinc and we switched her in May 2022 to Lantus. I could not be happier!
Duration was an issue on Prozinc. It took some time on Lantus but I am happy with her progress. She's a bouncy kitty but is definitely seeing better numbers overall. But as is often said here, a cat is more than the numbers.
I think that for me the biggest improvement is how her behavior has changed on Lantus. Specifically the clinical symptoms dramatically. I'm not scooping the LB 4times a day or chasing her off the counter looking for food. She also has energy and plays more, in-between naps of course
If you do switch there are tons of eyes to help with kitty's BGs and lots of human support here too.
I worry about waiting, but worry no one will be here to monitor her throughout the day.
Also, Kaia has always run a bit high... what are normal numbers? (She seems perkier when not too low)
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Angela & Cleo
Member Since 2022
I think there are more experienced members that can answer that question for you, ie when to start. Perhaps when @Wendy&Neko comes on later. Hopefully she is fast asleep now.
Maybe @Bron and Sheba (GA) is around.
Do you have Lantus pens/vials already?
In the meantime have you read the stickies in this forum? This one gives a great explanation of how depot insulins like Lantus work.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-insulin-depot.150/
If you scroll down a bit in this link to find "what is regulation" https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/the-basics-new-to-the-group-start-here.18139/
Maybe @Bron and Sheba (GA) is around.
Do you have Lantus pens/vials already?
In the meantime have you read the stickies in this forum? This one gives a great explanation of how depot insulins like Lantus work.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-insulin-depot.150/
If you scroll down a bit in this link to find "what is regulation" https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/the-basics-new-to-the-group-start-here.18139/
JBat75
Member Since 2022
I don't have rhe supplies yet. All that info about depot is very overwhelming. I work a lot (2 jobs) and I'm so afraid of her dropping too low