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[JMaw]

Hi! Forgive me while i learn the forum protocols.

My kitty, Bubby, was diagnosed a few days ago. I am overwhelmed, to say the least. So, many decisions to make so fast. I was given the option of bexacat, senvelgo or insulin. Bc his blood sugar was 425 today, and the 2 oral meds would take 4 or 5 days to get here, she wants me to do insulin. I honestly would rather try the oral meds first before the insulin since you only get one shot at them but we settled on lantus. Name brand is insanely expensive. I was wondering if the bioanalogs are acceptable? I need to pick it up in the morning to get treatment started and I don't want to harm my cat with a generic med if they are not OK. The pharmacist has no clue but suspects it's fine.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Hi and welcome
I am glad you are going the insulin way. Much better.
Yes you can use the generic brands of Lantus.
I don’t live in the US so I’ll tag @Diane Tyler's Mom. She will tell you what and where to buy it.


Here is a link to information for new members.
I would think about hometesting the blood glucose. It is the best way to keep your kitty safe.
HELP US HELP YOU

Also you need to be feeding a low carb wet food. Don’t buy the prescription food from the vet.It is nothing special, cost more and is usually high carb food. Look for canned food that is 10% or under carbs
FOOD CHART

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I don’t live in the US so I’ll tag @Diane Tyler's Mom. She will tell you what and where to buy it.

@JMaw
Just tap in this blue link

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-member-11-8-and-i-am-tired.283363/#post-3121360
Look for post #4. The post numbers are to the right of each post, you will see all the information there
Almost all members use the generic lantus

Also read post #6 there also it's all about testing your kitties BG and what meter to use
Pet meter strips are way to expensive, plus our numbers are based on human meters anyway.

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

hi there welcome to the FDMB. I purchased generic Lantus (Basaglar) from Mark's Marine aka Canshipmeds, in Canada and it was a great price. Many members have purchased from them.

https://canshipmeds.com/

 

[JMaw]

Hi! Thank you all for the info. I am too overwhelmed to deal in the moment. I'm headed to the pharmacy to get the insulin for Bubby's first dose and I realized the syringes I bought at Walmart, though the correct syringes are a different gauge and length. Are 31 gauge 6mm syringes ok? The vet needles were 30 gauge 3mm.

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

If this is what you got it’s fine,

these are the ones I always used.

the gauge is the size of the needle point and the 6mm is the length. Both are a matter of preference.

 

[JMaw]

If this is what you got it’s fine, View attachment 68172 these are the ones I always used.

the gauge is the size of the needle point and the 6mm is the length. Both are a matter of preference.

Thanks! Yes, this is the needle. They are so much less expensive. But they have 10 lines rather than 5 lines between the 5-unit increments.

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

Thanks! Yes, this is the needle. They are so much less expensive. But they have 10 lines rather than 5 lines between the 5-unit increments.

It’s best to have 1/2 unit marked and these are the best priced ones I found. We do dose adjustments here by 1/4 units so those really help!