Old Lantus Insulin (6 months)

[mkdehner]

Hello All,

Question for anyone who can help me. My kitty (15 yrs) dx Mar 2012 is running 400's +6 nadir. The insulin she is on (Lantus) works well, but not able to buy anymore until next weekend. Obviously showing signs with increased urination, drinking, etc. Should I up her dose (she's on 0.5ml BID) temporarily or just wait to get new vial ($150)? Also been told roll or not roll?? Thank you.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Do you have a couple of days worth of blood glucose test results? I'm reticent to make any suggestions about dose without data.

Are your cat's nadirs typically in the 400s?

6 mos. may be the max on an opened container of Lantus.

 

[mkdehner]

Am able to do a curve, have plenty of strips. Normally she's in 100-120's nadir. Also has Hepatic Lipidosis and Hyperthryoidism. Had a bad spell of jaundice about a month ago and was on Predisolone. So I know that threw her BG off. I think that with the old Lantus not being effective is what is causing her high numbers. Normally in the 100-120's nadir. Also previously kept the insulin in the door of fridge and was told to roll the vial 6-9 times over each side. And was told to warm up the whole vial then take off her dose. She's only on 0.5 BID right now. Better to be hyper than hypo but very concerned, want to do everything I can for her.