High units of insulin?

[Fluffy Face]

Just curious, but I've noticed that some people are giving their cats several units of insulin a day, into the double digits, when most commonly I see instruction for 1 or 2 units, 2x a day. Why are some cats given SO MANY units a day? Are they being fed high-carb food still? Is their BG just that out of control?

Just curious...

 

[Larry and Kitties]

1/2 to 4-5 units twice daily seems to be the norm. It is dependent upon the cat and somewhat on the diet
Some conditions such as acromegaly require a high dose. My MurrFee was on about 50 units twice daily.
If a dose higher than about 5-6 units is required then many vets say one should checked for high-dose conditions like acromegaly.

 

[Sharon14]

In my case, Colin has acromegaly, a tumor on his pituitary, that is causing his diabetes. Some other high dose conditions are IAA and Cushings
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...-other-high-dose-conditions-what-we-know.375/

 

[Fluffy Face]

Yikes! So it seems it is co-morbidity that warrants more insulin. Thanks for your input!

 

[BJM]

Not all comorbidity, specific high dose conditions - acromegaly, insulin auto-antibodies, and Cushings disease are 3 conditions that can skyrocket the glucose levels.