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katy and mo (GA)

katy and mo (GA)

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Hi everyone!

I'm new to this forum and thought I would do a quick introduction.

I am based in New Zealand and my boy Mo was diagnosed with diabetes on the 21st of September. We started 2 units of Lantus 2x daily for 2 weeks then went up to 3 units. We were feeding him M/D wet and dry food. Since joining this group I have learnt that any dry food is too high in carbs and M/D wet food is still high in carbs, so he is now only on FF pates starting from today (we took him off the dry food last week).

I started testing him at home last Thursday and that has been quite the journey.

A bit about Mo:
He's about 6kg (13lbs) and we adopted him nearly 3 years ago. He is about 10 years old and he looooves his food. He's a ball of love and we want to do everything we can to keep him healthy and happy.

I'm looking forward to talking to all of you :)
 
Hello and welcome!!!

Great job getting everything up and running!

You probably already know this from your reading, but 3U is a relatively high dose of Lantus, especially after a high starting dose of 2U. Lots of cats do get to those doses, just throwing up a caution flag due to how he got there. He may have skipped his 'perfect dose' already.

It's fantastic that you are home testing-- now that you've fully switched to low-carb food, you may see a rapid decrease in insulin needs. Make sure you're fully stocked with high-carb food and honey just in case (see the alarmingly-titled but very helpful How to treat HYPOS - THEY CAN KILL! Print this Out!!), and post here for help if he starts to dive.

Mo looks like an absolute sweetie!
 
Thank you for your replies! I'm so glad I found this group. I've learnt so much more than I ever thought I would!

I will be keeping an eye on Mo's glucose levels while he gets used to the low carb food. I'm aware he is on quite a high dose of Lantus. I wish I had known what I do now before we went up one whole unit.
 
Well, like I said, lots of cats do end up on doses like that (or higher), so if Mo turns out to be one of them you'll have a head start! If you weren't testing, I would be more worried, but you're totally on top of things :).
 
Wow impressive! You have been given excellent advice so far. And I have to say its great you've been started on Lantus AND Youre already home testing! WELL DONE!
I guess theres not much else for me to say except,

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY:bighug:

We are all looking forward to getting to know you and your extra sweet Mo!

This is after all, the best darn site on this planet to learn everything you need to know about feline diabetes!

jeanne
 
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