found out my cat has diabetes

[Jill Lutes]

Hello,

I just found out on Thursday my 9 yrs old calico cat has diabetes, from over eating dry food. Did not know I was the cause of the problem. I have in the last few days read a lot of info from the internet. Nothing like being a informed owner. So much to take in at first.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

It has not been proven that dry food causes diabetes but dry food may push a marginal cat into diabetes.
Welcome.
Good insulin 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 or cats 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/...te-a-ss-and-link-it-in-your-signature.130337/
As you seem to know 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/

 

[Merlin]

It is great that you found this place. Diabetes is manageable even with your kitty. There is a lot of info here on this site and you will learn as you start with your first step. Everyone here is willing to help every day until you feel comfortable. A good place to start is reading www.catinfo.org

If you have not purchased anything, including food and diabetes supplies, we can suggest where to get what you need and keeping in inexpensive. Just holler if you need anything else.