Idjit's mom
Member Since 2018
In the next few days, start reading the information in the Lantus forum: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/lantus-basaglar-glargine-and-levemir-detemir.9/
Then you will begin to understand how Lantus works, and you can begin to follow a protocol for effective insulin treatment. Now, there is a lot of information there, so take it slow and don't be shy about asking questions in that forum. Lantus is an excellent insulin for our sugar cats and there are very experienced and knowledgeable members who will help you every step of the way.
I relied on those members when we first arrived and they helped me immensely. They provided correct insulin and testing instructions, and with that help and the diet change he went off insulin.
Here is a link to some very important information about hypos. It's just something every sugar cat parent needs to know about. You may never need this information, but being prepared is the best defense:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/how-to-treat-hypos-they-can-kill-print-this-out.15887/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/jojo-and-bunnys-hypo-tool-box.2354/
It's rather like having a first aid box in the home, and knowing how to handle the emergencies that can happen to humans.
Then you will begin to understand how Lantus works, and you can begin to follow a protocol for effective insulin treatment. Now, there is a lot of information there, so take it slow and don't be shy about asking questions in that forum. Lantus is an excellent insulin for our sugar cats and there are very experienced and knowledgeable members who will help you every step of the way.
I relied on those members when we first arrived and they helped me immensely. They provided correct insulin and testing instructions, and with that help and the diet change he went off insulin.
Here is a link to some very important information about hypos. It's just something every sugar cat parent needs to know about. You may never need this information, but being prepared is the best defense:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/how-to-treat-hypos-they-can-kill-print-this-out.15887/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/jojo-and-bunnys-hypo-tool-box.2354/
It's rather like having a first aid box in the home, and knowing how to handle the emergencies that can happen to humans.
I am feeling panicked. She was hospitalized for DKA- we never knew she was diabetic...it came out of nowhere- I am so afraid she is going to crash like that again and end up back at the ICU or worse...dead. I feel like I need to know where she is at all times...I can't sleep..I need to check her....
you’re doing a great job with Jake. It’s very scary at first, especially with all you’ve been through. It sounds like she’s feeling pretty good and has a good appetite. I think Janet suggestion for a blood ketone meter is a good one. That way you can test any time and not have to wait for her to pee.