Urgent! Low preshot bg!
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Lisa and Witn (GA)
Member Since 2009
Give your usual dose at the next shot. The BG reading will probably be much higher than usual, but don't worry, that is expected. It should start leveling out within the next day or two.
If you start getting lower numbers more frequently, you may want to lower the dose by 1/2 unit. Cleo's pancreas may be starting to work. :mrgreen:
If you start getting lower numbers more frequently, you may want to lower the dose by 1/2 unit. Cleo's pancreas may be starting to work. :mrgreen:
Sandy and Black Kitty
Member Since 2009
Hi there 
When in doubt it's wise to err on the side of safety - you made the right choice.
Think of it as a 'fur-shot" Cleo will get back on track.
Have you visited one of the Lantus support forums here? A lot of information to help you best manage your kittys FD.
Have a look here for starters.
Hang in there!
When in doubt it's wise to err on the side of safety - you made the right choice.
Think of it as a 'fur-shot" Cleo will get back on track.
Have you visited one of the Lantus support forums here? A lot of information to help you best manage your kittys FD.
Have a look here for starters.
Hang in there!
Delia
Member Since 2014
Thank you all, you are a great comfort to me!
@ Robin-S: she's on 1.5 IU bid. Two days ago I gave a partial dose with a preshot of 118 and I was told that under 200 is better if I skip injection. Would you give the full dose? There is no risk of hypoglycemia?
@ Lisa: I wish it to happen...
@ Sandy: Thank you for the link. It is very useful!
I'm so happy I found this forum. Now it all seems easier with your help and support!!!
@ Robin-S: she's on 1.5 IU bid. Two days ago I gave a partial dose with a preshot of 118 and I was told that under 200 is better if I skip injection. Would you give the full dose? There is no risk of hypoglycemia?
@ Lisa: I wish it to happen...
@ Sandy: Thank you for the link. It is very useful!
I'm so happy I found this forum. Now it all seems easier with your help and support!!!
MommaOfMuse
Member Since 2010
One slight correction, Relaxed Lantus does shoot that low as long as there is testing to support that decision and the ability to monitor. We do not shoot below 90 normally again unless we have enough testing data to support the decision.
Mel and The Fur Gang
Mel and The Fur Gang
Delia
Member Since 2014
AMBG is 172. I have to go to work, so I'm scared she goes in hypoglycemia when I'm not at home. I'll skip injection again. Maybe tonight I should lower the dose? please tell me if I'm wrong. I have so much fear of worsening the situation now that she seems to be bit better.
BJM
Member Since 2010
Stick with 1 unit for at least 3-5 days straight unless she drops below 50 mg/dL on a human glucometer. Your spreadsheet suggests that will be safe.
Most importantly, Lantus works best using a stable dose. Adjustments are based on the nadir, the lowest level of glucose after a shot, roughly +5 to +7 hours later.
We have 2 protocols for giving Lantus:
Start Low, Go Slow
Tight Regulation
Take a look over both and see what will fit best into your life.
We test, feed, and shoot within about 15 minutes when using Lantus. Lantus is gentle, so it is OK if the cat grazes, rather than eating a big meal first.
Most importantly, Lantus works best using a stable dose. Adjustments are based on the nadir, the lowest level of glucose after a shot, roughly +5 to +7 hours later.
We have 2 protocols for giving Lantus:
Start Low, Go Slow
Tight Regulation
Take a look over both and see what will fit best into your life.
We test, feed, and shoot within about 15 minutes when using Lantus. Lantus is gentle, so it is OK if the cat grazes, rather than eating a big meal first.
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