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jmroy81

jmroy81

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I have been having a hard time getting readings for my cat. He's newly diagnosed (last Friday). When I have been able to get readings they have been in the 200's. Slowly decreasing. Tonight I tested him before dinner and his injection and he's only 96. I have a call into the vet for advice because I don't want to give him his normal dosing, but is this odd? This is all so new and confusing to me!
 
I have not set up the spreadsheet yet. I am trying to do so as we are becoming better with our testing.
 
Heard back from vet. I was trying to delete this post, but can't seem to figure out how!
 
jmroy81 said:
Heard back from vet. I was trying to delete this post, but can't seem to figure out how!
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You don't need to delete the post. In fact we would like to know what your vet said. The more info we have, the better we can answer your questions in the future!
 
My vet said to hold off on tonight's dose. Check his numbers in the morning and call them to see if we need to adjust his dosage. He was started off high (3 units), so he may not need that.

Cat Ma thank you for that link!
 
If you haven't used another insulin, the starting dose of Lantus is calculated based on lean weight as follows:
What is your cat's current weight?
What is your cat's ideal weight?
Take the lower of these.
If in pounds, convert to kilos (pounds / 2.2)
Multiply by 0.25
Round down to the nearest 0.25
 
jmroy81 said:
My vet said to hold off on tonight's dose. Check his numbers in the morning and call them to see if we need to adjust his dosage. He was started off high (3 units), so he may not need that.

Cat Ma thank you for that link!
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We have BJM to thank for the Glucometer Guide!
 
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