No insulin for 10 days, how often should I test?

[123joan]

Lucy has been off insulin for 10 days now. She was only on for one week (changed diet, insulin for seven days,then a glucose curve). Thank everyone for teaching me the techniqe and importance of home testing. I've been testing Lucy every other day, her levels are 84,54,54, 158 — this was at the vet, I had to take her in for another urine sample, tiny bit of UTI remains, and vet wants her to finish a third week of Clavamox. Then back to nice readings of 54, 80, 84.

It is ridiculous, I freak out every time she goes to the water bowl. She's feeling great (for 12 years old and overweight).

What's your advice?

Thak you!

 

[Carl & Polly & Bob (GA)]

When Bob was coming off the ju*ce I kept testing him twice a day. Random times. Even now I'm checking every other day. He still likes it. Means a special treat!
Carl

 

[Charlotte & Prop]

I test Prop once a week. She has been of insulin since february and I have slowly ended on once a week. But if I see a sign, more drinking or if I think she looks a bit skinny, then I quickly test, mostly to reasure that I dont have to worry. Today she got in my other cats dryfood and I have tested 3 times, just to see how much the bg changed and to tjek that it got down to an ok level again.

 

[Hillary & Maui (GA)]

No don't freak out if she wants a drink. After all, they are supposed to drink water at least some times anyway. ;-)

 

[123joan]

OK I'm going to test once a day as long as we're smooth sailing.