12 year old cat recently diagnosed with diabetes

[Leah]

My last vet seemed like she was totally against it, and she would barely try to communicate with me. It just seemed like they cared more about the money than the care. But the new animal clinic I called seemed to be better than my last one because even though they never heard of home testing, they didn't seem like they were really against it.

That sucks I have given Cameron 2 weeks on the initially-prescribed vetsulin, and now want to switch to lantus/glargine/whatever it's called, but we had gone to a new vet for that diagnosis. He seems really old-school, so I'm worried about calling him tomorrow and any push back he might give. I don't want to find another new vet! I feel like, 'just let me educate you!' Hahaha

 

[Clarissa]

That sucks I have given Cameron 2 weeks on the initially-prescribed vetsulin, and now want to switch to lantus/glargine/whatever it's called, but we had gone to a new vet for that diagnosis. He seems really old-school, so I'm worried about calling him tomorrow and any push back he might give. I don't want to find another new vet! I feel like, 'just let me educate you!' Hahaha

I know! I'm also thinking of maybe switching to one of those longer acting insulins than the Vetsulin because i've read that Vetsulin is harsher than the others. But I'm still not sure because so far it hasn't been too bad.

 

[Leah]

I know! I'm also thinking of maybe switching to one of those longer acting insulins than the Vetsulin because i've read that Vetsulin is harsher than the others. But I'm still not sure because so far it hasn't been too bad.

For Cameron, he typically peaks around +3, and I'd rather he had longer lasting insulin.

 

[JanetNJ]

I know! I'm also thinking of maybe switching to one of those longer acting insulins than the Vetsulin because i've read that Vetsulin is harsher than the others. But I'm still not sure because so far it hasn't been too bad.

The best insulin is whichever works for the cat. My cat went into remission after 4 months on vetsulin. Stayed in remission for a year... This time around its proven to be more difficult.

 

[Leah]

The best insulin is whichever works for the cat. My cat went into remission after 4 months on vetsulin. Stayed in remission for a year... This time around its proven to be more difficult.

How do we figure out if it's the right one? I see a lot of blue & green, but it seems to be really fast. Is it slower for some cats?

 

[Olive & Paula]

Suggestion here. In this forum is the Supply Closet. Keep checking there to see if someone is offering your insulin. You can also create a post asking if anyone has some to sell.

If you change to longer acting insulin, you will need a script. Send it to marks marine and get 5 pens cheaper than in the US. Correct me if im wrong but i think you only need a script the first time for Marks, i remember seeing that some time back.

 

[JeanW]

How do we figure out if it's the right one? I see a lot of blue & green, but it seems to be really fast. Is it slower for some cats?

How to find the right insulin is a process - and sometimes not fast. Process includes learning more about FD, insulin and caring for a diabetic cat (lots of resources here), testing, keeping the spreadsheet, getting the food and feeding schedule that works best for your kitty, consulting with your vet if they are informed about FD and then it takes some time.

It's taken me forever to try to get Pretty Girl regulated and I'm on the 3rd insulin. If I had known what I know now I would have changed to the 3rd insulin sooner but that may not be right for your cat. It's very individual to your kitty because Each Cat Is Different (ECID).

 

[Clarissa]

Suggestion here. In this forum is the Supply Closet. Keep checking there to see if someone is offering your insulin. You can also create a post asking if anyone has some to sell.

If you change to longer acting insulin, you will need a script. Send it to marks marine and get 5 pens cheaper than in the US. Correct me if im wrong but i think you only need a script the first time for Marks, i remember seeing that some time back.

Thank you! I might start looking to get a refill on my insulin. I still have enough though for a little while, it's just about half way.

 

[Clarissa]

Hello again! The Zobaline i ordered for Presto just came in today. It says to give 1 tablet a day. Does it matter what time of the day i should give it to him and if it will affect his BG at all?

 

[Olive & Paula]

Hello again! The Zobaline i ordered for Presto just came in today. It says to give 1 tablet a day. Does it matter what time of the day i should give it to him and if it will affect his BG at all?

It doesn't matter when. I mix it in food. No it will not affect BG.