Lori&Scout
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Hey everyone, I've just registered today and wanted to say hello. I've read through some of the posts and already found a lot of useful info!
My name is Lori and my kitty Scout was just diagnosed yesterday. She is 9 years old and I've had her since she was 2 months. She's a DSH, white with tan spots. Once I figure this stuff out I'll post a pic, but trust me, she's adorable and a total sweetheart.
The vet said the diabetes could have been brought on from a cortisone shot she got in December, or it could have just recently gotten a lot worse and she's had it for a while. If it is from the cortisone, there's a good chance she'll get better on a low carb diet.
So to look on the bright side: First, I have a lot of experience with diabetes, having cared for diabetic family members over the years. I also have been pre-diabetic and had a lot of issues with hypoglycemia so I used to have to check my BG fairly frequently. Second, Scout is a really good patient. As long as there is food or sitting on laps involved, she'll put up with just about anything. My other cat, Nipper, is a pain in the ass about any medical procedure, and hates the vet. To be fair, I don't think my vet likes her much either. :lol:
On the downside... I live alone and often have to work long hours or go on business trips. I've canceled my trip scheduled for next week and I will cross future bridges when I come to them, but I already know its going to be impossible for me to do insulin 12 hours apart at the same time consistently each day. I'm shooting for 7 AM / 6 PM for now.
So far I've checked her BG 3 times but it's been really hard to get her little ear to cooperate! My tester (Accu check active) is fine for me, but I think I need to get one for Scout that requires a smaller drop of blood and sucks the blood up. Also I either get a tiny drop of blood or I poke too hard and get blood everywhere. I guess this is something I'll have to work on. I've read some of the advice here and have the rice-in-a-sock earwarmer in effect. She seems to like that whole part of the process.
Anyway, looking forward to meeting you guys and getting your advice. Its good to know I'm not alone.
Lori
My name is Lori and my kitty Scout was just diagnosed yesterday. She is 9 years old and I've had her since she was 2 months. She's a DSH, white with tan spots. Once I figure this stuff out I'll post a pic, but trust me, she's adorable and a total sweetheart.
The vet said the diabetes could have been brought on from a cortisone shot she got in December, or it could have just recently gotten a lot worse and she's had it for a while. If it is from the cortisone, there's a good chance she'll get better on a low carb diet.
So to look on the bright side: First, I have a lot of experience with diabetes, having cared for diabetic family members over the years. I also have been pre-diabetic and had a lot of issues with hypoglycemia so I used to have to check my BG fairly frequently. Second, Scout is a really good patient. As long as there is food or sitting on laps involved, she'll put up with just about anything. My other cat, Nipper, is a pain in the ass about any medical procedure, and hates the vet. To be fair, I don't think my vet likes her much either. :lol:
On the downside... I live alone and often have to work long hours or go on business trips. I've canceled my trip scheduled for next week and I will cross future bridges when I come to them, but I already know its going to be impossible for me to do insulin 12 hours apart at the same time consistently each day. I'm shooting for 7 AM / 6 PM for now.
So far I've checked her BG 3 times but it's been really hard to get her little ear to cooperate! My tester (Accu check active) is fine for me, but I think I need to get one for Scout that requires a smaller drop of blood and sucks the blood up. Also I either get a tiny drop of blood or I poke too hard and get blood everywhere. I guess this is something I'll have to work on. I've read some of the advice here and have the rice-in-a-sock earwarmer in effect. She seems to like that whole part of the process.

Anyway, looking forward to meeting you guys and getting your advice. Its good to know I'm not alone.
Lori