Help with curve

[Becky Smith]

We're doing our first curve today.......starting to see the numbers come down a little....what I don't understand is what we learn from this, other than his high point, and this low point? And then when we have the information, what do we look at exactly? I know we need to give to the vet, as she requested, but what can we learn that she's not going to tell us?

 

[Larry and Kitties]

You want the minimum BG to be about 100 or so. You can go lower if using a human meter.
The low is typically between 5-7 hours and varies with the type of insulin used.
You should edit your signature to add the type of insulin you are using.
I really do not know why you are doing a curve today since your dose has varied a lot. A curve, especially if using Lantus or Levemir (depot insulins) need constant dosing to be representative.

 

[Becky Smith]

The vet wanted us to do the curve a week after his DKA episode......we're using Prozinc.

 

[JeffJ]

That's fine. Larry is also correct. Overall, you want to do a curve once in awhile to help determine dosing and effectiveness. So far, the curve numbers you entered look pretty good.

 

[Becky Smith]

That's fine. Larry is also correct. Overall, you want to do a curve once in awhile to help determine dosing and effectiveness. So far, the curve numbers you entered look pretty good.

Thanks Larry.......any input is welcomed....we are new to the curve.....

 

[Becky Smith]

We're done....looks like I thought it would.......Ruckus was a champ!