Injecting insulin more than 2 x a day?

[CassWTribby]

hi everyone,

Does anyone inject more then two times per day based on BGL?
Tribby is on flagyl for her bowel and it causes an increase in her BGL within 2 hrs of taking it.

I know humans inject more often based on their BGT's, do cats need this as well?

Thanks,

Cass and Tribby

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

Is that what's called Micro-dosing?
Do humans still get insulin pumps "planted" in them like pacemakers and how does that work?

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

I think it is Noah. Cass as another new diabetic kitty mom, I personally wouldn't do micro dosing yet. Other experienced members might be able to help manage Timmy's 2x dose with meds effecting his bg. ^_^

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Does anyone inject more then two times per day based on BGL?

Yes, sometimes a bolus insulin is used in addition to a basal insulin... similar to the method used by a lot of humans. However it's an advanced technique used with longer acting insulins like Lantus, Levemir, or Prozinc (not Caninsulin) and should be attempted with experienced help after a whole lot of data has been collected to support the decision.

There are a few different ways to handle problems such as you've described. Another is to give the basal insulin every 8 hours if there is a lack of duration. However, shooting a basal insulin three times a day is not the norm and it makes for a grueling schedule for the caregiver. It's usually suggested only as a last resort... when everything else has failed.

Since Tribby was diagnosed earlier this month, I think it's premature to think in terms of employing any advanced techniques. Have you had a chance to set up a spreadsheet to track Tribby's data?

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Members will have a better idea of how to help you with her once Tribby's data as been entered on a spreadsheet.

Is that what's called Micro-dosing?

No. Typically (Edited to add: on the FDMB), micro-dosing refers to administering tiny doses... usually in increments less than a half unit.

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

No. Typically, micro-dosing refers to administering tiny doses... usually in increments less than a half unit.

Thanks for clarification

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

hi everyone,
Cass and Tribby

Just wanted to draw your attention Cass and Tribby. There is an absolutely huge knowledge base in this site that can take weeks to consume and understand. The day to day posts are only are a part of what you can learn here. Thank you Jill and Alex.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Tribby is on flagyl for her bowel and it causes an increase in her BGL within 2 hrs of taking it.

Perhaps something could be figured out in relation to timing... when you give the med.
A spreadsheet will help in coming up with a solution.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Thank you Jill and Alex.

You're welcome.
There is a huge knowledge, as well as support base on the FDMB. Everyone has something to contribute.