Just diagnosed

[Susan Gray]

My cat, Mini was just diagnosed this week. She is gravely ill, with terrible neuropathy already. Hoping to find suggestions before it's too late!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Welcome.
Good insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.
Most of us here test or cats blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/

Here is a link to home testing blood sugarshttp://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/

For detailed questio post the Health forum:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/

To help with the neuropathy many caretaker use Zoblaine (Methyl B12) is which over the counter.

 

[Susan Gray]

Thanks. I am testing at home. And because she has IBD also, she is on a low carb wet food already. This has just hit her so fast and furious already. I did post in the health forum just a bit ago.