? Testing strips

[Kchid]

I’m using the alphatrak 2. Strips are $50 and I’m going through them pretty quick. Has anyone used any other less expensive strips with the alphatrak 2?

 

[Sharon14]

@JanetNJ has had success using Insulinx strips. I believe she gets them off eBay.

 

[JoyBee&Ravan]

Have you thought about using a Human meter? I've been using a Relion Prime meter from Walmart for 18 months & haven't had any problems with it. The meter costs $9 & the strips are $18 for 100!

The vets always tell you to use the alphatrak (I think they must get money from selling them) My Kitty is 17 yrs old & doing good. Only needs half of a unit of insulin now.

If you come on the Lantus Forum there are a lot of people there with experience in dosing insulin. Someone will help you set up a spreadsheet so you can see how your cat is reacting to the insulin.

I've seen kitties go into remission just by stopping all dry food. Some vets have said dry food is the worst thing you can feed. They even think it can cause Diabetes in some cats.

Good luck with Zoe. I hope to see you on the Lantus forum!

 

[Kchid]

Have you thought about using a Human meter? I've been using a Relion Prime meter from Walmart for 18 months & haven't had any problems with it. The meter costs $9 & the strips are $18 for 100!

The vets always tell you to use the alphatrak (I think they must get money from selling them) My Kitty is 17 yrs old & doing good. Only needs half of a unit of insulin now.

If you come on the Lantus Forum there are a lot of people there with experience in dosing insulin. Someone will help you set up a spreadsheet so you can see how your cat is reacting to the insulin.

I've seen kitties go into remission just by stopping all dry food. Some vets have said dry food is the worst thing you can feed. They even think it can cause Diabetes in some cats.

Good luck with Zoe. I hope to see you on the Lantus forum!
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I’m going to buy the reliOn meter and give it a try. I plan to get Zoe’s ss set up soon it’s just been crazy lately. I read the instructions and it seemed a little complicated but I plan to tackle it this weekend.

 

[JoyBee&Ravan]

plan to tackle it this weekend.

If you post on the Lantus forum someone can help you set up the SS or even do it for you. Just put a ( ? help with SS please ) & someone will respond in a while.

 

[CandyH & Catcat]

@Chris & China (GA) -- are you around to help with spreadsheet?

 

[JanetNJ]

I use freestyle insulinx strips. You can get them on amazon, but I usually get a better deal through eBay.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

I read the instructions and it seemed a little complicated but I plan to tackle it this weekend.

Feel free to send me a private message and I'd be happy to start it for you. Just click on my name and choose "Start Conversation" so I can get some information from you

 

[Kchid]

Feel free to send me a private message and I'd be happy to start it for you. Just click on my name and choose "Start Conversation" so I can get some information from you

Thank you so much!