Paula Presbrey
Member Since 2021
Hi everyone- my soon to be 15 yr old girl was diagnosed on Monday. Her glucose was 550. We have an appointment at the vet on next Monday to discuss treatment and change of diet. I am looking forward to your support.
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JanetNJ
Member Since 2016
. Sorry about the diagnosis but you came to the right place. Welcome!!! The good news is that diabetes is not a death sentence and is very treatable.
You can change the diet immediately. You need a low carb wet food. Most here feed fancy feast classic or Friskies pate foods. No perscription food is needed.... There's nothing in it any better.
No dry food.
Ask for either lantus or ProZinc insulin. It has a much higher success rate of getting cats regulated and in remission.
Also between now and then pick up a glucose meter. I used a pet specific meter but most here use a human meter. The relion prime is a popular one, but any meter that takes a 0.3-0.5 size sample is fine. Look at the price of the test strips to help you decide. I have a video in my signature showing how I tested my cat CC at home.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Your cat didnt have any ketones when he was diagnosed? If not, that's GOOD.
Lisa and Witn (GA)
Member Since 2009
If your vet decides on Lantus or Levemir, ask for the prescription for the pens instead of the vial. With the vials, the insulin starts to become ineffective long before you can use it all. You will use the pens as miniature vials with the syringes instead of the pen needles. Because they are smaller containers, you can use almost every drop before it becomes ineffective. One package a pens will provide enough insulin for most cats 9 months or more, depending on your dose.
Other options for Lantus are Basalgar and Semglee. These are all insulin glargine types of insulin. Semglee is the least expensive. If you go with Lantus, Basalgar or Levemir and are in the US, order it from Marks Pharmacy in Canada. It is much cheaper than US prices.
Insulins to avoid are Vetsulin (aka Canisulin), Humulin and other short acting insulins. They are short acting and have steep drops in the glucose levels. Most cats respond better to the long acting insulins mentioned above.
Other options for Lantus are Basalgar and Semglee. These are all insulin glargine types of insulin. Semglee is the least expensive. If you go with Lantus, Basalgar or Levemir and are in the US, order it from Marks Pharmacy in Canada. It is much cheaper than US prices.
Insulins to avoid are Vetsulin (aka Canisulin), Humulin and other short acting insulins. They are short acting and have steep drops in the glucose levels. Most cats respond better to the long acting insulins mentioned above.
I agree with Lisa about the pens. You will need syringes with the pens. You don't want to use the needle tips. You'll need U-100 3/10cc syringes with half unit markings.
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
Hi Paula and welcome. You might like to set up your spreadsheet and signature while you are waiting for the vet appointment.
HERE is a link with the relevant information in it
HERE is a link with the relevant information in it
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