newly diagnosed

[catz359]

Hi, Our cat casey is 12 years old and was just diagnosed with diabètes.. I gave him first shot this morning, I am reading alot, this website is phenomenal!!! I have learned so much. Before I ask more questions I am guessing this is an american site, I am in Canada, are readings the same... I see some numbers people are posting and they dont same to be on same scale as my cat. Our reading yesterday were 21 for sugar and we have to get him Under 10. All info appreciated!
Sheila

 

[Mogmom and Goofus]

Welcome! There are quite a few Canadians (I'm not ) on here that will be happy to help and answer your questions. If you can go to your signature and tell us what insulin and dose, what food, what meter, that'll help a lot with any suggestions.

 

[catz359]

K I will figure that out later.. not sure of all info as it is at home.. I will fill what i can now

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

Hello! Fellow Canadian here! While most of the info on the site is applicable to us too, there are some differences when it comes to products like glucometers and food selection although a number of the US recommended food are available here. There are a number of us here so ask away and we'll do our best to help you out.

You have already noticed the different reading numbers. Not to worry. The spreadsheet for keeping your data has both the US and our scales on it so we can still help each other out. The US folks deal with mg/dl and we deal with mmol/L so our numbers always look much lower than the US ones. If you multiply your reading by 18 it will give you the equivalent of the US numbers and dividing a US by 18 gives you a Canadian reading. The only time you might want to use both readings is when asking for specific advice regarding the readings you have or are getting so our US friends can quickly understand the numbers.

This is a remarkable group of folks who are top notch helpers. You are in good hands so ask any and all questions!

 

[catz359]

phew.. i was wondering about numbers lol.

 

[BJM]

Here is our grid to record your glucose tests. It will help us give you better feedback. Instructions are here.

Understanding the spreadsheet/grid:

The colored headings at the top are the ranges of glucose values. They are color-coded to clue you in as to meaning.

Each day is 1 row. Each column stores different data for the day.

From left to right, you enter
the Date in the first column
the AMPS (morning pre-shot test) in the 2nd column
the Units given (turquoise column)

Then, there are 11 columns labeled +1 through +11
If you test at +5 (5 hours after the shot), you enter the test number in the +5 column
If you test at +7 (7 hours after the shot), you enter the test number in the +7 column
and so on.

Halfway across the page is the column for PMPS (evening pre-shot)
To the right is another turquoise column for Units given at the evening shot.

There is second set of columns labeled +1 through +11
If you snag a before bed test at +3, you enter the test number in the +3 column.

We separate day and night numbers like that because many cats go lower at night.

It is merely a grid for storing the info; no math required.