Question on BJM's References

[lshaffer]

Okay, I've decided on the ReliOn glucometer for Long John but I'm worried about the difference in value readings. My vet uses the Alpha Trak and is really pushing that but the expense is pretty daunting.

I was reading the Glucose Reference Numbers from BJM and it mentioned some things I have questions about. First, it says,

We suggest using an inexpensive human glucometer with pet-specific reference numbers...

Are these reference numbers something that comes with the glucometer or something we're supposed to get somewhere else?

Later in the paper, it says,

You quickly follow the HYPO protocol linked in the glucose reference values chart. (which we really, really, suggest you print out and post on your refrigerator.)

Where is this glucose reference values chart?

Thanks for your patience with me as I try to get this down.
Linda

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Meters calibraded for humans read a little lower than those calibrated for pets. However, the overall accuracy of both the human and pet meters is +/- 20% so there is no real accurate conversion. For example
9-14-2014
I just did two tests with my original AlphaTrak and my human Easy Gluco Plus meter. Both comparisons used same drop of blood from two different cats
Dulce OTJ
AT = 72
Easy Gluco Plus = 54

Badgar
AT = 377
Easy Gluco Plus = 331

Just use the Relion meter.

 

[lshaffer]

Thanks but this didn't answer my question. My question is about BJM's paper and the chart references on it. Where can I find those?

 

[BJM]

Reference ranges are in my signature link Glucometer Notes.

The HYPO text should be hyperlinked (it is in Glucometer Notes).
If not, both the Feline Health and Lantus Tight Regulation forums have these posts on managing low numbers:
Hypos
Shooting And Handling Low Numbers

Protocol specific ranges are mentioned in each forum. They may be found as follows:
- Tight Regulation
- Start Low, Go Slow
- ProZinc

 

[Critter Mom]

Whether or not your cat is on Lantus insulin, I'd recommend following BJM's tight regulation protocol link above. On the destination page there's a link to a PDF entitled Management of Diabetic Cats. If you click on that link, you'll see the scientific, published, peer-reviewed Roomp-Rand tight regulation protocol. Within the document, you'll find that the focus is on home testing of cats with human glucometers, with supplementary information for pet meter users on how to adjust the specified reference numbers for use with their meters. Perhaps if you show the document to your vets, it might make them more accepting of the fact that there are people all over the world safely and successfully treating their diabetic cats using reasonably priced human meters and strips (and cat-friendly insulins).