Spike in Blood Sugar
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Ann & Tess GA
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If this is the first day on Lantus you won't see too much of a result yet.Lantus and Levemir need to build up a shed (a reserve) before the dose becomes fully effective.
Also there isn't really that much of a difference (32) and you don't say when the readings were taken in relation to each other. Glucose meters are only required to be accurate within 20%. When did you take the tests?
Also there isn't really that much of a difference (32) and you don't say when the readings were taken in relation to each other. Glucose meters are only required to be accurate within 20%. When did you take the tests?
Well, that's only 2 readings. There is up to 20% variance due to the meter. A difference of 30 points is less than 10% so these are really the same numbers.
It's also quite possible for numbers to not be stable. Lantus is a depot-type of drug. What this means is that a small amount of insulin essentially goes into "storage" (i.e., it goes into a storage shed -- hence our reference to the shed, or the depot). Not all of the insulin you are giving is bioavailable. This is also why you need to give Lantus 5 - 7 days in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the initial dose. See the sticky note on this subject. One of the things using Lantus teaches us is patience. The results of the insulin are not immediate but they are long-lasting.
It's also quite possible for numbers to not be stable. Lantus is a depot-type of drug. What this means is that a small amount of insulin essentially goes into "storage" (i.e., it goes into a storage shed -- hence our reference to the shed, or the depot). Not all of the insulin you are giving is bioavailable. This is also why you need to give Lantus 5 - 7 days in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the initial dose. See the sticky note on this subject. One of the things using Lantus teaches us is patience. The results of the insulin are not immediate but they are long-lasting.
Ann & Tess GA
Member Since 2010
You have two threads going here. We try to have only one thread per day (we call them condos) to keep all the information in one place. Here is a link to the other thread and I'll try to fink you post in health to link to also.
Every day we also put on a link to the previous days condo for reference.
ETA: Post in Health
Every day we also put on a link to the previous days condo for reference.
ETA: Post in Health
Ronnie & Luna
Member Since 2009
oh hi again Smudge's parent,
would you be able to share your numbers with us according to what time you test Smudge during the cycles?
would you be willing to set up a spreadsheet? We are a data happy forum, having a spreadsheet would help everyone see your kitty's cycle with the numbers you collect, plus it is easier to offer suggestions.
Please check out the Tech forum for instructions.
and spreadsheet help when you have free time k?
And how about a bit more info on your cat?
How old, date of diabetes confirmed, any other health issues, diet etc...all this info can go into a Profile, see the starred sticky here in Lantus Land for instructions.
Also, you may want to read up on the rest of the starred stickies around here, a lot of good info about Lantus.
take it easy and have a good nite!
would you be able to share your numbers with us according to what time you test Smudge during the cycles?
would you be willing to set up a spreadsheet? We are a data happy forum, having a spreadsheet would help everyone see your kitty's cycle with the numbers you collect, plus it is easier to offer suggestions.
Please check out the Tech forum for instructions.
and spreadsheet help when you have free time k?
And how about a bit more info on your cat?
How old, date of diabetes confirmed, any other health issues, diet etc...all this info can go into a Profile, see the starred sticky here in Lantus Land for instructions.
Also, you may want to read up on the rest of the starred stickies around here, a lot of good info about Lantus.
take it easy and have a good nite!
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