11/17/22 Kaia PMPS 203 +2 95 +3 52

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I really try to not give her insulin based solely on the Pre-shot number as she is always so high. But last night was really scary. She got down to 52 at +3 and gave her mama a heart attack. I have an appointment for her today for blood work to make sure she doesn't have an infection or anything that might be making her numbers so off.
Also going to ask the vet to change to Lantus today. Is the generic as good? I can get it A LOT cheaper. And will I have to worry about her numbers dropping so low on Lantus?? I've been really worried about this change. @FrostD has been my go to and I appreciate all the help!!
 
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Is the generic as good? I can get it A LOT cheaper. A
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many members use the generic
Check this out also
https://www.goodrx.com/insulin-glargine?dosage=five-3ml-prefilled-pens-of-100-units-ml&form=carton&label_override=insulin glargine&quantity=1
The 5 pens will last about a year
Its generic lantus

Or this one
https://www.goodrx.com/insulin-glargine?dosage=five-3ml-prefilled-pens-of-100-units-ml&form=carton&label_override=insulin glargine&quantity=1

Or this one also

I see some members will call CVS, Rite Aid, Costco, Walgreen's, to get the price for 5 pens

You will need U-100 syringes with half unit markings for lantus , just insert the syringe into the pen and draw out the insulin.
13.47 for a box of 100 Here is the link to buy them from
If they say you need a script from you vet they will call the vet to fax it over 'ask for refills and give your vets office a heads up . I know that some member didn't need a script at all ,I did I live in N.J. So I guess it depends on where you live

https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/1316/surecomfort-u100-syringes-half-unit-31g-3-10cc-5-16in-100ct



We use the pens just like a vial , just stick the syringe in the gray rubber stopper and draw out your insulin
Just take the cap off the pen and use a U100 syringes and pull the insulin out of the pen!
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. I paid $175 for a box of 5 pens at Walmart pharmacy, but GoodRX coupon says you can get it for around $90 if you have a Rite Aid pharmacy near you.

The reason we don't use the needles that would go in the pens is because you can only dial the pens by whole units
With the U-100 syringes with half unit markings we can adjust by 0.25 units at a time
I can let Melissa answer your question if lantus will make kaia's BG dropping too low on lantus, but I don't think so
 
Is the spreadsheet up to date? It's a week out of date for me but sometimes it's just my phone not cooperating.

Yes you can use the generic no problem. You typically shouldn't see such big swings on Lantus/glargine but it can take a little while to settle down. Just remember to get U100 syringes!!
 
Thanks Diane!

That does make it tricky. For now - while on ProZinc - if you get a preshot under about 275 I would stall without feeding and see if she rises enough.
 
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