On food only-1 1/2 weeks-at 124

[Karen2]

Hello! It's been another week since I tested Pepe (my foster rescue) and after 4 hours of a 3 oz. can of Fancy Feast classic, he is at 124. All week he's been in the teens to 128 as highest.

I just received my bottle of Lantus in the mail today from Marks Marine. Right now, he doesn't need insulin.

Should I wait and give it another week to see the numbers? If I don't need the insulin, I would like to sell it to someone who can use it, seeing I may not for a while. Could I do that here if necessary? I wish I could donate it, but not in a financial position to do that right now...

Thank you!

Foster Mom Karen and Pepe

 

[Maggies Mom Debby]

It's so great that diet alone is working for Pepe! I would test occasionally for the next couple of weeks to be sure.

There is forum here called "Supply Closet" (http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/supply-closet-for-sale-or-free.15/) where you can list your lantus for sale.

 

[granadilla]

I would test twice daily for the next week. That's what we do when we're doing an "OTJ trial" (off the juice trial). If he can maintain his numbers for another week, below 120, then he is officially OTJ! Or in his case, never-on-the-juice! At that point he will be considered a diet-controlled diabetic, and you can sell your Lantus on the Supply Closet or on Craigslist.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Amazing what a species appropriate, low carb canned food can do, isn't it??

Pepe looks a lot like China!! They could be twin brother/sister!!

 

[minxkohl&mush]

Totally agree, my mush on insulin in may 2015 and off in 9/15, because of the
Feline Diabetes Message Board!! Diabetes can be controlled by diet. Vet was
no help!!! So glad to hear the great news!!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Such a handsome boy!!! Your are right, Chris, he and China DO look like they could be siblings, lol!