What would you do?

[Larry and Kitties]

I asked the vet tech about the fruc test and being high and low, but his came back at 480 something I think. And no BG test has ever been below 384? I think. I might give the specialist a call tomorrow and see what actual numbers she wants to see it be at. I have to wonder if his numbers arent budging because of dental issue.

The fructosamine and BGd BG values are not directly comparable.
Cats Fructosamine values
(micromol/l)
Normal non-diabetic cat 190-365
Newly diagnosed diabetic cat 350-730
Treated diabetic cats:
Excellent control 350-400
Good control 400-450
Fair control 450-500
Poor control >500

The ultrasound is useful, but is more expensive. I believe the first U/S I had done was around $250 Cdn..3 1/2 years ago.

Last Friday I paid $490 for ultrasound and an additional $98 for radiology professional services for BunBun

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

Last Friday I paid $490 for ultrasound and an additional $98 for radiology professional services for BunBun

WOW Prices have really gone up in the last 3 1/2 years

 

[Sean & Rufus]

The fructosamine and BGd BG values are not directly comparable.
Cats Fructosamine values
(micromol/l)
Normal non-diabetic cat 190-365
Newly diagnosed diabetic cat 350-730
Treated diabetic cats:
Excellent control 350-400
Good control 400-450
Fair control 450-500
Poor control >500

Last Friday I paid $490 for ultrasound and an additional $98 for radiology professional services for BunBun

That's interesting. Dental specialist said he needed to be in "fair" control and according to this, he was/is. Maybe she just wants it a little lower. If I go to the specialist, the bill will be 1500+. If I can get him in normal range, regular vet is 700+.