Soon to start Lantus/ Protocol question

[Harley Baby & Michele]

Hello. Harley will begin Lantus Solostar pen as soon as arrives from Canada. I have read the TR protocol and have a question regarding start dose. Per my calculations he should get 1 unit to start. He is underweight. Currently weighs 8#, was around 15#. I will dose based on Actual weight. He is currently on Novolin N.

There is a statement in the protocol that states the start dose should increase/decrease by taking prior data into consideration. I do not know what that means?? Consider data how?? Thank you!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

It means if Harvey is on 4 units of Novolin, we would start closer to 4 units of Lantus. Since some cats show a marked reaction to the change, I would switch when you can monitor closely for the first few cycles, and maybe start a bit lower dose.

Hello and welcome, by the way. Do you have the half unit marked U-100 syringes for the Lantus.

 

[Harley Baby & Michele]

Thanks! Yes I have the U-100, 3/10ml syringes with 1/2 unit marks. I have read how to draw with a syringe from the pen so good to go. I think. Maybe. We shall see.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Hi there and welcome! And good luck with the switch to Lantus. Keep asking questions as that is how we all learned. Let us know how we can help you.

 

[Bellasmom]

Hello! And welcome to the L&L forum, ask any questions, there are very awesome people on here, Bella switched from novolin n to lantus and it was the best thing we could have done! Good luck