Human glucometer numbers I should look for

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Abby and Cassie

Abby and Cassie

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I think I'm getting my Relion glucometer from walmart today. I was just wondering what numbers I need to know, like:

-What number do I NOT give insulin at?
-What number DO I give insulin at?
-What number is dangerous and hypo-level? (40 and below for human glucometer I believe is what I saw)

I was using the alpha trak 2 so it was specialized for kitties, but I know the human glucometers have different meanings for a cat. I tried looking for a post explaining it but I was having trouble finding one. Thank you for any help!
 
Highlights below but I’d bookmark the link above :cat:

How to handle a lower than normal preshot number:

Until you collect enough data to know how your cat will react, we suggest following the guidelines in the FDMB's FAQ Q4.4:
Q4.4. My cat's pre-shot level was way below the usual value. Should I give the injection?
A4.4. There's no hard and fast rule, but if you don't have data on how your cat responds to insulin, here are some general guidelines.
  • Below 150 mg/dl (8.3 mmol/L), don't give insulin.
  • Between 150 and 200 (8.3-11.1 mmol/L), you have three options:
    • a.) give nothing
    • b.) give a token dose (10-25% of the usual dose)
    • c.) feed as usual, test in a couple of hours, and make a decision based on that value
  • Above 200 (11.1 mmol/L) but below the cat's normal pre-shot value, a reduced dose might be wise.
  • In all cases, if you are reducing or eliminating insulin, it's wise to check for ketones in the urine.
  • Above the normal pre-shot value, give the usual dose, but if the pre-shot value is consistently elevated, it's a good idea to schedule a full glucose curve to see whether a change in dose or insulin is appropriate. In most cases, the target "peak" value should not be below 100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L), and for some cats it might be higher.
 
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