Another dumb Newbie question-what is a good range of numbers

[Puddles' Person]

I have been looking at the spread sheets that many of you have kindly posted to help us newbies. I see that on many, for example, a preshot value might be around 400, then insulin is given and at +4 to +6 the BG number might only drop to around 300. Is 300 considered to be a good number? I know that we definitely don't want to go too low but what is a good "average" number to be satisfied with provided the kitty isn't showing any bad symptoms? Thanks.

Molly and Donut

 

[dirtybirdsoaps]

Re: Another dumb Newbie question-what is a good range of num

This was what I was given when I asked this question

This post is originally from BJM. I copied and pasted it here:

Comparing a human glucometer to a pet-specific glucometer is like reading temperature in Celsius vs Fahrenheit. Both are correct. You just need to know the reference ranges to interpret what the numbers mean.

[Glucose reference ranges are unsubstantiated and have been removed by Moderator]

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Re: Another dumb Newbie question-what is a good range of num

There are NO dumb questions.

In general, we consider a cat regulated if they are in the mid 200s at preshot and double digits at midcycle (5-7 hours after the shot) but not below 40, which is in hypo territory.

 

[Puddles' Person]

Re: Another dumb Newbie question-what is a good range of num

dirtybirdsoaps,
Thanks so much. That is the best explanation I've seen and I'm saving it where I can find it again I really appreciate the help.

Molly

 

[Puddles' Person]

Re: Another dumb Newbie question-what is a good range of num

Thank you, Sue and Oliver,
As you can tell, I have a lot to learn and I'm so grateful for your helpfulness!

Molly