314 after 15 months otj

[jeanice]

Hello all,
The last time I was on this board was awhile ago and I was able to get my prednizone induced kitty OTJ within 2 weeks time. I am very grateful for all members. I have a few questions and truly hope someone can provide insight.

1. From members experience what is the gentlest insulin: Shadow has transient diabetes and last time I was shooting fat zeros that would bring him from 315 to 40 on humalin and PZI.
2. Which Glucometer is most accurate: I was using a Relion last time but wonder if others have had good experiences with other brands. I would like to have 2 different reliable meters for round 2.
3. Shadow has been diet controlled with Chicken and low carb fancy feast, should I begin to free feed him once I start shooting?
4. Is there a higher traffic area that I should post this on?

I learned alot really fast last round and have lost some of it as I haven't had to use it in awhile. I will be looking around on the new site, but it has changed since I last used. Any assistance is appreciated I will be tracking him for the next few days and if numbers continue will need to visit the vet and start shooting.

Jeanice and Shadow

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I'm sorry to say welcome back.

With respect to meters, this is a link to a table from Consumer Reports where they compared glucometers. What they refer to as the "Ascencia" Contour is now the Bayer Contour.

This is a link from the old board. It's a somewhat technical piece written by a vet on insulin selection. I'm assuming you realize you're asking use to preach to the choir. However, what I could say is that the longer acting types of insulin, Lantus and Levemir, are gentler. They don't have the rapid, harsh onset that can be characteristic of the shorter acting types of insulin. What you get in terms of gentleness and duration you may sacrifice in potency. In other words, Lantus and Lev doses build on each other. They are not quickly in and out. It's also a very different mind set for you given your familiarity with PZI.

Whether or not you free feed is up to you. If you are a single cat home, it's not a problem. For many of us, we feed mini-meals and/or snacks throughout the day.

If you want a potentially different perspective on insulin, I'd suggest also posting on Health.