New-received diagnosis yesterday

[Kimmied]

Um yes, that was low. Knock on wood, I haven't had one of those yet. Yep, testing is important, so I've learned. It does take patience and practice though. I really do think the trick is to get the ear warm. Oh, and what helped me to get blood most every time was to switch to a 28 gauge lancet. Big difference! I think by now Hank has a build up of new capillaries in his ears, as much as I test him. :smile:

Funny story, I was out at camp, trying to test with my in-laws and husband watching, I tried 3 times and got no blood. Decided to check the "pricker" and guess what? I forgot to put a lancet in! Oh bother!! :lol: You'll get it. It takes about 2 weeks. Don't give up. You're doing great! You got Charlie through a hypo, didn't you? Good job!!

Take care,
Kimmie

 

[Cattluvr49]

I am returning after being away for over 10'years. Some of you may remember me as Barbara and Munchkin (GA). Munchkin passed away in 2003. Now I have another diabetic cat. A Maine coon named Bogie who was diagnosed Oct. 8. His vet started him on 2 units of Humulin N AM and PM. A week later we went to 3 u based on a blood glucose of 410 drawn just before his PM injection. A week later we went to 4 units based on BG of 506 also drawn B4 PM injection. Bogie had a curve this past Tuesday (Oct 28). Results were 9 AM 367, 11 AM 244, 1 PM 366 and 3 PM 600 ( which was highest BG so far-- vet did mention stress might be a factor since they had a dog in the room at the time they drew the blood). Yesterday I ordered the Alphatrak 2 and paid for overnight shipping so hopefully it will arrive today or tomorrow. My main concern is that N is not the right insulin for Bogie. I switched Bogie to a grain free diet and he gets human shrimp and tuna flakes as treats. I really was expecting better numbers. Munchkin used Humulin U and was regulated very quickly on a low dose. I know that u is no longer in existence but it seems like everyone I speak tom is using a long acting insulin with their cats. Please advise. Thank you.

I forgot to mention that Bogie is also hyperthyroid and takes Methimazole 2x/day

Barbara (Cattluvr49) and Bogie
5 units 2x/ day Humulin N

 

[BJM]

Barbara

I started a new thread for you here.

That way, you won't get buried under someone elses thread.