It's possible that using the wrong cat code can affect the BG values. All you can do now is input the proper code and go from there. Lesson learned!OMG @Djamila @Kris & Teasel - just opened the new AT2 test strips and when putting the empty container into the recycle, realized these different codes. We initially had our AT2 meter set to 22 CAT as that is what came with our starter kit. I'm trying to insert a pic from this iPad, but the 2nd bottle we've used all 50 strips at 22 instead of 8 CAT. Now the new 3rd bottle says 7 CAT. Has this affected our numbers?
I did notice diff numbers on the video I watched about poking with just the lancet /without the clicker, but that was about all I did was notice. Teenager programmed the AT2 when we got it for the accompanying 22. I'm assuming this is something I need to check and learn myself to program the meter every new bottle of strips.
Tommy's +2 looked good coming down to 274 but now the +4 is 353.
Yes, I think his dose will have to go up.We are done with today's curve with the +0.50 dose increase, yahoo! I think I received hisses every other poke and not the PM injection. Tommy slept a lot today. It seemed like he only woke up every two hours for a poke and snack, but he ate well and no vomiting so far
Please have a look at his updated spreadsheet and let me know what you think. I think it looks like he still needs more insulin. I also entered the data from 2017 albeit is sporadic. I still need to enter labs.
There are even lancets at the supermarkets for under $2. Just don't get the 33-gauge micro-thins even though they come in pretty colors. I have a hard time getting a blood drop from them and have wasted test strips because of it.
me, too.poking the vein and have overflow!
Did she explain her reasoning for putting him on Vetsulin? And on a much lower dose? Yes, do go read the yellow info stickies on the Caninsulin/Vetsulin forum. Some cats do well on it but there are some important differences between it and ProZinc:
we are at +1. Should I take his BG and/or give him a half a cerenia? I need to look to see if constipation is a side effect of cerenia.
I’d give him the Cerenia.No she really didn't. I said I thought we were talking about the lantus or levemir but I don't remember her response ...always quick conversation or visit, I tried to take a note (lucky I got down the name vetsulin). I called back to inquire about the cost since she last week she had said one of the other options was much more expensive. The tech said vetsulin is $58, I am paying $150 for the prozinc. I asked if it would be the same 40u needles but she didn't know. I really am trying to avoid unnecessary paid visits, but we are obviously going to have to talk longer and hopefully slower. I am gone from home approximate 12 hrs on weekdays so not sure how that 8-10 hr time frame could work. She did say we would need to take a curve at the start and when # drops below 300 to test every hour - I did neglect to do this on Saturdays curve.
Tom just vomited again
Aww poor Colin! I saw on the MSU form that the acro test was $58 but am assuming since the sample has to be sent cold that is why Tom's vet says it's very expensive?My cat grunts when he’s constipated too. The miralax has helped him. Unfortunately for my kitty I think he’s developing magacolon which many cats with acromegaly develop.
I am going to pickup a Relion confirm or prime this weekend and use both it and the AT2 for a couple of tests just to compare and have the data. We are also still thinking about the arthritis/joint treatment, maybe will try some cosequin capsules since he scarfs & barfs the glycoflex treats.
