Alternatives to PZI

[Katie&Kirby]

I cannot afford the PZI...can anyone recommend something cheaper I could get at WAL-MART? I was going to use Novolin- N. $25
Any responses would be great!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Then get the Novolin N. That is the only relatively inexpensive insulin that works better than no insulin. It will work better if dosed three times a day since N only lasts 8-10 hours.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Have you looked in our supply closet?

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/supply-closet-for-sale-or-free.15/

 

[Katie&Kirby]

Then get the Novolin N. That is the only relatively inexpensive insulin that works better than no insulin. It will work better if dosed three times a day since N only lasts 8-10 hours.

So, does Novolin have a longer acting formula?

 

[Larry and Kitties]

No.
Novolin is Novo Nordisk's trade name for a family of Recombinant DNA origin insulins. They include N (sometimes called NPH), and R (very fast actions) and mixture of the two. Only N/NPH is OK, but not that good, for cats.

 

[Katie&Kirby]

No.
Novolin is Novo Nordisk's trade name for a family of Recombinant DNA origin insulins. They include N (sometimes called NPH), and R (very fast actions) and mixture of the two. Only N/NPH is OK, but not that good, for cats.

I don't know what to do then. I can't afford the PZI. Any suggestions???

 

[Sharon14]

Katie you just got the vile of PZI. Unless it wasn't a full vile, If you take care of it & refridgerate it, it will last quite awhile at your low dose. You don't need to worry about getting any more insulin right now. Have you checked this
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/financial-help-links.131190/#post-1691977

 

[Katie&Kirby]

Katie you just got the vile of PZI. Unless it wasn't a full vile, If you take care of it & refridgerate it, it will last quite awhile at your low dose. You don't need to worry about getting any more insulin right now. Have you checked this
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/financial-help-links.131190/#post-1691977

Holy carp...369! Better give 2 units...he's still eating. Oh gosh, I feel so bad for him!

 

[Katie&Kirby]

Katie you just got the vile of PZI. Unless it wasn't a full vile, If you take care of it & refridgerate it, it will last quite awhile at your low dose. You don't need to worry about getting any more insulin right now. Have you checked this
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/financial-help-links.131190/#post-1691977

No,haven't checked the link yet but I will. Feel like I've been online all day. Ugh....