starting dose of lantus

[dmartini4]

IF a cat was newly diagnosed, and home tested for a few days and the sugars ranged from 293 to 340 without insulin, but did not spike after eating, how many units would you start insulin Lantus at?

 

[Nicole & Baby]

Hi, it is best to post in Lantus Land where the experts can help you Lantus Land

 

[Jen & Squeak]

I think this is fine on health

1 unit is the typical starting dose, or even 0.5

 

[KarenRamboConan]

I agree with Jen - 0.5 or 1u is the standard starting dose. The initial BG is not part of the equation - it's trial and error at first, so you start low and go slow. And monitor!

Please feel free to cross post on the Lantus board for their help, but it would be great if you also continued to post and keep us updated on the Health board as well as you start off.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

The Lantus forum will want a spreadsheet to keep track of your numbers. Their dosing advice is very numbers driven. Here are the instructions: Setting up a spreadsheet

If you need help, just ask.