Diagnosed Less than a Week Ago

[sunnydoo48]

Hi, I'm new to this and am just learning how to handle it. I would do anything for my baby, so whatever it takes is fine with me. I look forward to connecting with other people who have more experience with this. Thank you so much!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Welcome.
Good insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.
Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/

Here is a link to home testing blood sugarshttp://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/

If you have specific questions please post in the general Health forum
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/

 

[scoobydoox]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Sarah Smith]

Welcome to you and your kitty What is her/his name? Have you started insulin yet, if so what kind? I know it's a lot to take in all at once, I just started down this same road not long ago, but you've found a great place to help you here