Would you consider checking out the instructions on how to set up the spreadsheet we use here so you can log all your data as you get it? We can tell at a glance of the spreadsheet what's going on.
My most humble apologies - I meant m/d
Thank you for the response and advice. I have created the spreadsheet and entered data thus far. I will be doing an additional reading shortly. Being my first time I had hoped to test every two hours. Is 2, 4, 6, 8 enough, that is should I see it bottom out somewhere along those times? I had fed her about 3 hours before the test.
ProZinc’s peak action should happen in the 4 to 6 or 7 hours after injection. That’s when the BG should be lowest. You should capture it with the 2/4/6/8 schedule. Hurray for the spreadsheet!
Thanks for the reassuring words. Wasn't very confident about that first go around at home. BG testing will continue two more times. Just completed the second after injection.
Thanks, I will probably share it with my vet but I am feeling that he will still fight me over the regimen I am now starting with two injections daily and giving food when she wants (minus the 2 hour pre injection bg test window). I am having a hard time getting used to this idea because of what he has been telling me but this makes much more sense and I am certain Goma is happier for it as she asked me to tell everyone Thank You....
Thanks. There are no other numbers at this time . I will go back and put numbers the Vet had taken but be advised, those are all after not allowing Goma to eat before or for 3 hours after the injection which is why I want to keep her home and do this myself with the assistance of this group. Last night I failed to inject the insulin properly. Goma is skin and bones at this time and I m having a very hard time getting the needle in. I had to stop since I think you can’t inject again if you failed.
Thanks so much that would be very helpful. I advised the vet last night that Hills m/d was too high in carbs for a diabetic cat but I still don’t know what options I have other then making my own
Thank you for the information. I am currently feeding another of my cats Purina Mon Petit. While there are many varieties, the pate is what she prefers. There is no clear indication on the can concerning carbohydrates. When you contacted the company were they able to tell you the carbohydrate levels? Also what stores carry Avoderm Chicken and Go! Turkey - 10% is better than the 13% but I know I still need to go lower. I am hoping the Mon Petit is going to do it. And where can I find Nature's Variety etc. Are they in specialty stores in Japan?
When I asked, Purina Mon Petit said that he did not know the amount of carbohydrates.
You have done a lot. And I sincerely thank you.
All the can states is: More than 12% protein; more than 2% fat; less than 1 % fiber; less than 4% crude ash; less than 80% water; pork, seafood (sardines, white fish, tuna). This is the Mon Petit that I have been feeding to an older cat.
I too am worried about the ketones. I have already injected 1.00 unit this morning. I was actually beginning to see better numbers at the lower dose and this is why I am concerned with the vial I am using. If there is, in fact something wrong, I am worried that I am injecting a higher amount of what ever it is. If I do increase the dosage, what is the protocol to reduce again whenever the time may come? I think I mentioned somewhere that I had a urine test completed on Wednesday the 13th of December and there were no ketones at that time. How long would it take them to appear? She is having fluid therapy once a day and may go ahead and have another urine test made if possible this morning. As a side note, she was on a pain killer that was stopped yesterday and I was given antinol and glucosamine to control the pain. I started to give this to Goma than realized that glucosamine has a glucose component I believe and when I did a quick research found that it could raise the glucose level. So I did not give her. Does anyone have a suggestion on an effective substitute for pain killer meds that are not too hard on her body?
Worst case is that the insulin has lost potency rather than becoming chemically degraded in a way that makes it toxic. The risk to Goma at this point is too low a dose of insulin.
What is the cause of her pain? Depending on the cause, one commonly used pain med is buprenorphine. Most kitties tolerate it at an appropriate dose and it's effective. What does she receive fluids for?
Ketones can appear quickly. I believe you said you're waiting on the delivery of urine ketone test strips. They should be available in a human pharmacy where diabetes supplies are kept. The sooner you can begin testing for them at home the better.
It also says made in the United States so this is hopefully the same thing with a different name. Just went out and bought all the store had.
