Spike's Mom
Member Since 2015
Is there anywhere I can get a quick to the point comparison of lantus vs prozink? I am exhausted and his appointment was for Thursday at 5pm now it is for tomorrow at 5pm.
Lantus vs Prozink possibly changing insulin tomorrow
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BJM
Member Since 2010
Lantus likes a fairly consistent 12 hour schedule; ProZinc is more tolerant of erratic schedules.
Lantus upfront cost may give you a heart attack; ProZinc looks more reasonable, but you need to compare cost per unit of insulin.
- Tip: get Lantus from Canada when you have time to get the cost more reasonable.
Lantus works best with the same dose every shot. ProZinc, once you have mid-cycle test data, can be used on a sliding scale to accommodate fluctuations in glucose.
Lantus upfront cost may give you a heart attack; ProZinc looks more reasonable, but you need to compare cost per unit of insulin.
- Tip: get Lantus from Canada when you have time to get the cost more reasonable.
Lantus works best with the same dose every shot. ProZinc, once you have mid-cycle test data, can be used on a sliding scale to accommodate fluctuations in glucose.
Larry and Kitties
Member Since 2009
In reality it really depends upon the cat. For my Badger I started on Lantus, then went to Levemir, Then N, then BCP PZI and not ProZinc with a little N after testing but before food. I give the N early because otherwise Badger has a big 100-200 BG spike from the food.
Spike's Mom
Member Since 2015
We changed to the ProZinc today. I made a typo on the time for his appointment time yesterday. It was 7pm & Spike was completely out of insulin. I did not want to run the risk of him missing 2 shots. The vet had the ProZinc in stock but no Lantus. So far I the only change I have noted today is Spike is hanging out with the family vs hiding in the bedroom or closet.
I do think I have convinced I am capable of taking care of my cat. I was fully prepared with printed results for every reading I have done at home. I might have went a little over the top with the color graph showing how much Spike has remained in the very high range & only a few results in the high range. However, I got my point across and we were able to get him off the Vetsulin. I was very impressed when I received a text this evening asking for his reading numbers. He has even asked that I text him in the morning with the updated numbers. How often does the client get the vet's personal cell?? I have not ever had this happen before.
I do think I have convinced I am capable of taking care of my cat. I was fully prepared with printed results for every reading I have done at home. I might have went a little over the top with the color graph showing how much Spike has remained in the very high range & only a few results in the high range. However, I got my point across and we were able to get him off the Vetsulin. I was very impressed when I received a text this evening asking for his reading numbers. He has even asked that I text him in the morning with the updated numbers. How often does the client get the vet's personal cell?? I have not ever had this happen before.
Vyktors Mum
Member Since 2011
You can email the vet the link to your spreadsheet and they will be able to access it anytime they like 
Critter Mom
Member Since 2014
@Vyktors Mum - Beat me to it!
@Spike's Mom - As I mentioned before, Saoirse was absolutely miserable for 9-10 hours out of every cycle, hiding while the insulin was working, and then perking up towards the end of each cycle as the dose wore off. I actually said to my vet it was like having two different cats.
If Saoirse's experience of changing to another insulin is anything to go by, I think it's very promising that Spike wasn't hiding when he was given Prozinc.
@Spike's Mom - As I mentioned before, Saoirse was absolutely miserable for 9-10 hours out of every cycle, hiding while the insulin was working, and then perking up towards the end of each cycle as the dose wore off. I actually said to my vet it was like having two different cats.
If Saoirse's experience of changing to another insulin is anything to go by, I think it's very promising that Spike wasn't hiding when he was given Prozinc.
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