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Beowulf 88

Beowulf 88

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A cat I rescued 2 years ago got diagnosed with diabetes 2 months ago. I've had him on Lantus for two months and still can't get him in good range. I'm up to 2 and half units twice a day. If his numbers are high before meal time can i give him fast acting novolog with meal if Lantus is in his system
 
Beowulf 88 said:
A cat I rescued 2 years ago got diagnosed with diabetes 2 months ago. I've had him on Lantus for two months and still can't get him in good range. I'm up to 2 and half units twice a day. If his numbers are high before meal time can i give him fast acting novolog with meal if Lantus is in his system
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You have an answer on your thread in the intro forum. I've also given you a link to an info sticky on how to use the forum.
 
Beowulf 88 said:
Waiting for Lantus to work is frustrating
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You'll need a lot of patience to get your kitty doing better. It isn't something that can be rushed. I think someone commented elsewhere that adding a fast acting insulin to the mix isn't what you should be doing so early in the game.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
You'll need a lot of patience to get your kitty doing better. It isn't something that can be rushed. I think someone commented elsewhere that adding a fast acting insulin to the mix isn't what you should be doing so early in the game.
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When i see him in the 300s in the 8th or 9th hour of the Lantus cycle I panic and wanna bring it down quick . I guess he can handle high numbers for awhile.
 
Beowulf 88 said:
Yeah I've been home testing him like crazy. Trying to stop his constant hunger seems impossible.
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How much does he weigh? Is he a good weight for his size or does he need to gain? My cat who was 17 lbs (not diabetic) ate 4-5 cans a day... Until his numbers come down its ok to feed more.
 
He is 11 pounds but he has a big frame. Before he got sick he was 13pounds . I figure the more I feed him the higher his number will go. Makes me scared to feed him more. For the last 2 weeks the lowest 2 and a half units of Lantus takes him is about 180. Been to 2 vets used all my money and I still don't know what the goal number is.
 
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