susan k rupel
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Hello there my name is susan rupel and my cat precious who is 14 was diagnosed in feb 2,2015 her blood glucose is still staying high and she is on 5 units of novolin 2 times a day.what do i need to do?
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Larry and Kitties
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Welcome.
5 units is a high dose. How was that dose determined?
Are you using Novolin N? I ask since Novolin is name for a family of insulins that include N, as well as R and a mixture of N and R. Only N is suitable for cats. N is not the best since it typically only last 4-5 hours.
Better insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective.
Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/
If you fill out a spreadsheet/provide BG at different times we can likely help you. Post those in the health forum
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/
together with what yo are feeding
5 units is a high dose. How was that dose determined?
Are you using Novolin N? I ask since Novolin is name for a family of insulins that include N, as well as R and a mixture of N and R. Only N is suitable for cats. N is not the best since it typically only last 4-5 hours.
Better insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective.
Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/
If you fill out a spreadsheet/provide BG at different times we can likely help you. Post those in the health forum
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/
together with what yo are feeding
susan k rupel
Member Since 2016
hey guys I do not know how to do a spread sheet.
Sharon14
Member Since 2015
Here are the instructions
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
I'll tag @Marje and Gracie to help you
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
I'll tag @Marje and Gracie to help you
Please send me a private message if you need help with the spreadsheet or would like me to do it. Click on "Marje and Gracie" to the left and then "start a conversation". I'd be happy to help.
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