Fructosamine test

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Jill A

Jill A

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I'm sorry, I am new to the group and I understand that I am supposed to link my original thread to new posts but I haven't been able to successfully do that...

I'm on my second week of home testing after my cat spent 4 days at the emergency vet. When they sent him home, they told me I should follow up with my regular vet in 3 weeks and get a fructosamine test. Is that still necessary now that I am home testing? I'm afraid if I do that he is just going to try to get me to increase the dose.

I haven't seen much mention of fructosamine tests on here and wondering if they are relevant.

Thanks
 
I agree. The fructosamine test isn't needed now that you're home testing. It gives an average for the previous few weeks whereas the BG testing gives you a clearer picture of the day to day. BTW - if you could add the type of insulin and type of glucose meter to your signature (that light grey text below your post) it would help us when we give advice. :)

That 184 today was a nice drop after the AM dose.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
I agree. The fructosamine test isn't needed now that you're home testing. It gives an average for the previous few weeks whereas the BG testing gives you a clearer picture of the day to day. BTW - if you could add the type of insulin and type of glucose meter to your signature (that light grey text below your post) it would help us when we give advice. :)

That 184 today was a nice drop after the AM dose.
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Will do. Thanks!
 
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