New Member, so so lost

[Librarianista]

thanks for replying
Currently this is our schedule, Juggie is strictly fancy feast pate
Am shot - 1unit - 1 can pate
+5 1/2 can pate
+8 1/4 can pate (if he’s asking)
Pm shot - 1 unit - 1 can pate
+5 - 1/2 can pate (this is midnight our time so he doesn’t get anymore food until am shot

what I’m wondering is this. How much should 1/4 a can have raised his BG if he ate 1/4 at +8 and was 6.9 (124) at shot? I understand the insulin will lower his BG but feeding a full can at insulin dose would balance it, or no? Just trying to make sure I’m not screwing something up. I will keep at trying to get more BG tests done throughout day as I know that is the most important info

Ah, I'm afraid this is a question I do not have the experience to answer definitively, so perhaps others will chime in. But based on what I've seen others post, this is probably one of those Every Cat Is Different things. Some cats are super sensitive to food, while others are less so. There is no formula to say how much one type of food will raise BG over a set time. Getting more tests and learning your cat's BG patterns is going to be the most helpful thing for you to understand what both the insulin and the food is doing for Juggie and for others on the forum to help you.

 

[DenaRox]

Ah, I'm afraid this is a question I do not have the experience to answer definitively, so perhaps others will chime in. But based on what I've seen others post, this is probably one of those Every Cat Is Different things. Some cats are super sensitive to food, while others are less so. There is no formula to say how much one type of food will raise BG over a set time. Getting more tests and learning your cat's BG patterns is going to be the most helpful thing for you to understand what both the insulin and the food is doing for Juggie and for others on the forum to help you.

Thanks so much for your responses. I always stress that I’m doing something wrong or putting him in danger somehow. My daughter and I tag teamed him with his fav snack as a distraction and then I did his paw so will definitely keep at it to get those BG numbers.

 

[Librarianista]

It's a very rough start at the beginning. It gets easier. I promise. I was a wreck just a few months ago. I'm not an expert or anything, but experience is a great teacher and this place has fantastic resources, including the people!

Since this thread now has over 100 replies, I would suggest posting a new thread the next time you have a question. Since you're a Lantus user, you may also find the Lantus-specific message board useful: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/lantus-basaglar-glargine-and-levemir-detemir.9/

The protocol there is to create a new thread each day that links to your previous one. That way there's continuity if need be for ongoing issues, but none of the threads get overly long.

 

[DenaRox]

It's a very rough start at the beginning. It gets easier. I promise. I was a wreck just a few months ago. I'm not an expert or anything, but experience is a great teacher and this place has fantastic resources, including the people!

Since this thread now has over 100 replies, I would suggest posting a new thread the next time you have a question. Since you're a Lantus user, you may also find the Lantus-specific message board useful: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/lantus-basaglar-glargine-and-levemir-detemir.9/

The protocol there is to create a new thread each day that links to your previous one. That way there's continuity if need be for ongoing issues, but none of the threads get overly long.

thanks so much, I can’t even express my gratitude towards this forum and members And thanks for the posting help, I will start a new post next time. Thanks again