Hi All,
my 9 yr old spayed tabby Kristmas and I are returning to FDMB because she was rediagnosed diabetic 9/12 after being in remission over a year. She was in good control this past January and Feb on 5 units a day Lantus with scores in 100's and 200's. Since May her scores have edged upward despite my slowly increasing Lantus by half units. She now is at 9 units a day and most scores are in 400's. She has been to vet for tests- blood work fine except for glucose, no UTI and has been given two courses long acting injected antibiotic just in case she had occult infection with no effect on scores, heart good, thyroid tested normal, vet cant find cause for this. Was at vets 6 days ago- vet says she "looks pretty good" and to up Lantus as high as 16 units a day. Cat weighs 11 lbs, should weigh about 9.
I dont think cat can last long with such high numbers that she's had for several weeks now. Am very afraid of keto acidosis. She was blood tested for ketones and I use ketostix at least every other day and no trace but lot of sugar in urine. High flat curve -more Lantus just seems to push higher numbers. How do I know she isn't already on too much? Or she needs to be switched to another insulin?
Kitty eats canned low carb food generally Tiki Cat, Cat is eating, peeing, drinking more than usual, poops fine, no vomiting or diarrhea, is alert but tired and doesn't exercise. She preens and is responsive and affectionate but is hiding away at times (sleeping in closet). She is asthmatic too with only moderate control - even on Flovent, Ventolin, Accolate and Cyproheptadine still has some wheezing. She is not on any corticosteroids and vet is researching for medication that might improve control. She is indoor only kitty.
I was testing weekly 4 point curve but have started testing (have Alphatrak) more frequently, she has earned increase in Lantus, just not sure if she hasn't already had too much. Any advise appreciated thank you for your time and expertise, Kathy and Krismas
my 9 yr old spayed tabby Kristmas and I are returning to FDMB because she was rediagnosed diabetic 9/12 after being in remission over a year. She was in good control this past January and Feb on 5 units a day Lantus with scores in 100's and 200's. Since May her scores have edged upward despite my slowly increasing Lantus by half units. She now is at 9 units a day and most scores are in 400's. She has been to vet for tests- blood work fine except for glucose, no UTI and has been given two courses long acting injected antibiotic just in case she had occult infection with no effect on scores, heart good, thyroid tested normal, vet cant find cause for this. Was at vets 6 days ago- vet says she "looks pretty good" and to up Lantus as high as 16 units a day. Cat weighs 11 lbs, should weigh about 9.
I dont think cat can last long with such high numbers that she's had for several weeks now. Am very afraid of keto acidosis. She was blood tested for ketones and I use ketostix at least every other day and no trace but lot of sugar in urine. High flat curve -more Lantus just seems to push higher numbers. How do I know she isn't already on too much? Or she needs to be switched to another insulin?
Kitty eats canned low carb food generally Tiki Cat, Cat is eating, peeing, drinking more than usual, poops fine, no vomiting or diarrhea, is alert but tired and doesn't exercise. She preens and is responsive and affectionate but is hiding away at times (sleeping in closet). She is asthmatic too with only moderate control - even on Flovent, Ventolin, Accolate and Cyproheptadine still has some wheezing. She is not on any corticosteroids and vet is researching for medication that might improve control. She is indoor only kitty.
I was testing weekly 4 point curve but have started testing (have Alphatrak) more frequently, she has earned increase in Lantus, just not sure if she hasn't already had too much. Any advise appreciated thank you for your time and expertise, Kathy and Krismas
