Just diagnosed last Saturday

[Helen & Mr Toes]

Mr Toes was confirmed as diabetic and started insulin on Sat am.
He's about 9-10 years old ( rescue so not known for sure).
We are starting in 2 units 2 x a day of Caninsulin and so far no issues.
My worry is that the vet has said he needs to be fed at 12 hour intervals, with insulin being given 30 mins after eating, but I work irregular hours and the times may have to vary a bit.
Does anyone know how much variation on times is safe?
Any advice much appreciated.

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

Welcome to a wonderful place of support and information! I do not use Caninsulin but hopefully an experienced member can help out. If I remember correctly, I don't think it's one of the more long lasting insulin's like Lantus or ProZinc. Until then, here's a sticky from the Caninsulin forum http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetsulin-caninsulin-user-guide.302/

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Welcome! Please repost on the main health forum where more people will see your message. Ask any/all questions you have over there.

 

[Sharon14]

Hi Helen, welcome to you and cute Mr Toes! I don't have experience with Canninsulin, but since it's an in and out insulin you can vary the times a bit if you are home testing and thus know that it's ok to shoot. Come to the Main Health Forum. There are several members from the UK that can help you with specific meters and foods and we'll all help you learn to test and set up a schedule that will work for you.

 

[JanetNJ]

Are you testing at home? Usually cats start at 1 unit and raise only if the numbers continue to be high. There is a little wiggle room, but try to keep it within an hour. It's less risky if you home test. We can help you with that of you are willing to try it.