Benny's values not going down

[Ben&Squirrel]

Hi everyone,

Benny's new vet told me to wait 7 days, giving 2u of glargine 2x/day, then do a curve. His numbers are just not going down at all, though. I am using ketostix and he is showing no signs of DKA, thank god.

I have been doing spot testing based on what the doctor and some of you have asked, and there is no time of day when his values go down. Is it still possible that he is having a bounce somewhere, or can that not be known until the whole curve is done?

The curve should involve blood glucose tests every two hours for 12 hours, correct? If it is not really needed right now I would rather not do that. He is getting irritated and sometimes struggles with the lancet stick. I'd rather save the curve for a time when it can give us real information that is needed and right now...don't we know that this is not working?

 

[FrostD]

Hi there,

You're good to start posting on the Lantus forum now, lot of people there that can help you. But yes he definitely needs an increase to 2.5U.

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

yes c'mon over to the Lantus forum and join the party Catherine and Benny.

I know the feeling you have right now, it is tough in the beginning when it seems like you're not getting anywhere but you have to just stay the course, do the increases and keep on keepin' on. Benny will get there.

 

[Ben&Squirrel]

Sorry about not posting in the right place; I will head over there now. Can I delete this thread?

 

[FrostD]

Leave this one here, but you can start a new thread over there tomorrow