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BJM
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Welcome to FDMB, the best place you never wanted to be.
There are 4 things you'll need to manage your kitty's diabetes:
- You - without your commitment, the following won't work.
- Low carb over the counter canned or raw diet, such as many Friskies pates. See Cat Info for more info. If already on insulin, you must be home testing before changing the diet.
- A long-lasting insulin such as ProZinc, Lantus, BCP PZI, or Levemir.
- And home blood glucose monitoring with an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart Relion Confirm or Target Up and Up (the pet ones will break your budget!).
There are 4 things you'll need to manage your kitty's diabetes:
- You - without your commitment, the following won't work.
- Low carb over the counter canned or raw diet, such as many Friskies pates. See Cat Info for more info. If already on insulin, you must be home testing before changing the diet.
- A long-lasting insulin such as ProZinc, Lantus, BCP PZI, or Levemir.
- And home blood glucose monitoring with an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart Relion Confirm or Target Up and Up (the pet ones will break your budget!).
Larry and Kitties
Member Since 2009
Novalin N is a poor choice for cats since it only lasts 8-10 hours,
BJM
Member Since 2010
Really important note: insulin doses are adjusted by the nadir, the lowest glucose post shot. This is when you want to closely monitor for going too low, especially with a harsh insulin like Novalin. Test about 3-4 hours after the shot. Many vets start the dose too high. More than 1 unit when not yet home testing is potentially risky for your cat.
If you must use Novalin, you may find that giving insulin about every 8 hours will control the glucose better.
If you must use Novalin, you may find that giving insulin about every 8 hours will control the glucose better.
Julia Rae
Member Since 2015
Ok thanks for the responses Magellan is home from a day at the vet and the dosage the vet wants me to use seems crazy high to me,, 3 units am and 3 pm. I am also looking for a less expensive place to get the meds at a dollar a unit i almost freaked, I am a low income disabled cat slave. any and all advise is welcome I will also be contacting vet in the am about finding a less expensive med, Any and all advice is welcome and wanted
Julia and Magellan
Julia and Magellan
BJM
Member Since 2010
Check out BCP PZI insulin. Your vet calls in the Rx and you can make arrangements directly with them.
What meds? We do not recommend oral diabetes meds for cats as they limit the chances of getting to a diet controlled state.
Many folks purchase Lantus or Levemir from Canada which can halve the cost. If getting the 5 pack of pens is still too steep, you can try local chain pharmacies and see if they would sell you 1 pen at a time (3 mL or 300 units).
What meds? We do not recommend oral diabetes meds for cats as they limit the chances of getting to a diet controlled state.
Many folks purchase Lantus or Levemir from Canada which can halve the cost. If getting the 5 pack of pens is still too steep, you can try local chain pharmacies and see if they would sell you 1 pen at a time (3 mL or 300 units).
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