Michael seems to be slowly stablizing

[TreySpot]

Only checking the boy twice a day for awhile but his numbers seem to be dropping. This morning he had a reading of 138 so I didn't give him a shot. Tonight it was 318, so he did get a shot. So far he hasn't had a reading over 400 for the last 5 days. I'm getting hopeful.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to work with his back legs? He is still down on his hocks.

Still using Novolin N.

 

[Critter Mom]

Try supplementing with B12 (e.g. Zobaline or Vitacost - both are diabetic-friendly methylcobalamin supplements). It helps with diabetic neuropathy. Also might be worth asking your vet to check his potassium levels.

 

[BJM]

Ideally, you want a safe dose you can give twice a day. If you're skipping shots, try reducing the dose from 1.0 units to 0.75 units - you'll have to eyeball it as syringes don't mark the 0.25 nor 0.75 increments. Or, you might consider a dose of 0.5 units roughly every 8 hours.