Switching from Vetsulin to Basalgar...what dose?

Hi all,

We are switching to Basalgar this morning. I have been instructed by her vet (I know I know...) to start with 1u. She has been on 4u of vetsulin 2x per day for the last 4 years. I know her spreadsheet is not the best, but I am doing my best.

Getting her AMPS right now and then will feed. Will wait for response before I shoot.

 

I think to play it safe I would start with 3 units. Can you monitor closely today and tomorrow?

 

Yes I can monitor today and tomorrow. Her BG before eating this morning was 330 on AlphaTrak. Do you think it’s safe to shoot 3u of Basalgar? This will be her first dose ever of this type.

 

We usually suggest shooting about the same or a little less of what the previous dose on the Vetsulin. We will know soon if too much or not enough. Lantus takes 5-7 days for the depot to build and to see what a dose does for a cat. You are following SLGS so if you want to start with less you can but will hold each dose for 7 days unless the bg drops under 90. Being on 4 units of Vetsulin for 4 years makes a suggestion of 1.0 lantus ridiculous. What dose do you want to start?

 

Ok. I just gave her 1u before reading this because I was just nervous of giving her too much. When you put it that way though, 1u does sound a bit ridiculous. Since I already gave her 1 just a few mins ago, can I shoot again and add 2u? 3u seems like a safe number if you believe so. And I will keep monitoring today.
I trust you more than I trust myself!

 

Ok just gave 2 more to make 3u. She moved and I missed a little on the second one. Will check BG in an hour or 2

 

PLEASE DON’T EVER SHOOT TWICE AGAIN EVEN IF A FUR SHOT. It would have been better to just shoot the higher dose tonight.

Start with a +2. With lantus that is usually when it kicks in.

 

Ok got it! I didn’t reshoot the one that missed some. I just gave 3u total. But I understand!

 

How far apart were the two injections?

 

Like 3 minutes. I did the 1u and then immediately saw your comment and did the other 2u right away

 

Ok. No worries but never do it with a fur shot as we don’t know if some got in. If too long between the two shots it can get complicated and give you two nadirs. You don’t want that.

 

Okay understood. I don’t think it was even a full 3u because of some not getting in there. I’ll make sure tonight’s dose goes a lot smoother….

 

Previous post
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/missed-shot-now-what.266805/

 

Hi again , if you plan on posting on the Lantus board from now on
Here is how you would do it
So if you start tomorrow morning you put the
Date, Kahlua, AMPS # and any other tests you do after that like the BG number @+2 ,etc
To go back and add those tests to your title look to the right and you will see the word Thread Tools tap on that then tap on Edit Title , add those tests and tap save
You can continue with her PMPS numbers on the same title
We also link your previous days post to the new one

 

Best of luck with the switch. it did wonders for my sugar baby's numbers!

 

Just double checking you're using the U100s...put those U40s somewhere you'll never ever find them again! By the looks of this cycle you are using the correct syringes, but I always like to double check.

We've got a full moon going on with syringes lately!

 

Luckily I used the last one I had on her very last injection of it!!

 

I am not sure where I should post but I just put one in there with the title you provided. Would appreciate any feedback- I am waiting to go to sleep until I know it’s safe. But I’ll be honest…I’m exhausted!

do I post a new title each day?

 

Yay! Thanks so much.

 

yes, each day you post a new thread, called a daily "condo" (don't ask me why, nobody knows lol)

each day's thread is formatted with a title like this: 8/8/ Kahlua AMPS XXX, +2 XXX, + 5 XXX, you keep editing the title as the day goes on, adding each BG test to it