Yikes! My cat has diabetes...

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Morning everyone! The little one is Lola. I found her in the woods behind my house when she was a kitten. She's about 6 months old now I would say
 
This is a wonderful example of how very helpful and supportive board members are. You go above and beyond! Steve, congratulations for taking quick action for your lucky little guy. You got a degree in feline diabetes overnight! Nora and Kali
 
nora said:
This is a wonderful example of how very helpful and supportive board members are. You go above and beyond! Steve, congratulations for taking quick action for your lucky little guy. You got a degree in feline diabetes overnight! Nora and Kali
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Hi Nora! How is Kali doing? Sorry about hijacking your thread, Steve.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Hi Nora! How is Kali doing? Sorry about hijacking your thread, Steve.
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Thanks for asking--I posted an update in the main board cuz so many people have been such a big help. She continues to run low but is showing improvement in many areas: good appetite, less water consumption and peeing, more comfortable in general and tolerating the shots better than I thought. She's on 1.5 units now. I know I need to monitor and get my chart started but I can't help feeling I'm torturing her enough for a squirmy cat with the shots twice a day. Wish i was as brave as Steve!
 
Nora, sweetie, you have got to bite the bullet and test her more so you will know how low the insulin takes her and when to adjust either up or down. If you need help getting the SS up and going, someone will help you (unfortunately, not me, I am a tech mo-mo) We would love to see Nora's progress and if you get into trouble the SS will help the peeps here to help you. :bighug::bighug:
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Nora, sweetie, you have got to bite the bullet and test her more so you will know how low the insulin takes her and when to adjust either up or down. If you need help getting the SS up and going, someone will help you (unfortunately, not me, I am a tech mo-mo) We would love to see Nora's progress and if you get into trouble the SS will help the peeps here to help you. :bighug::bighug:
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I know…I'm a baby and I'm not doing Kali any favors, especially since she's low and that could be big trouble. I really need a helper since she's hard to hold but my husband is pretty hands-off--he can't bring himself to clip his own cat's toenails! I know you meant Kali's progress, but I think I need a chart for mine, as well. '-) I appreciate your encouragement and tough love!
 
nora said:
I know…I'm a baby and I'm not doing Kali any favors, especially since she's low and that could be big trouble. I really need a helper since she's hard to hold but my husband is pretty hands-off--he can't bring himself to clip his own cat's toenails! I know you meant Kali's progress, but I think I need a chart for mine, as well. '-) I appreciate your encouragement and tough love!
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Oh, sorry, yes I meant Kali!!
 
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Morning everyone! The little one is Lola. I found her in the woods behind my house when she was a kitten. She's about 6 months old now I would say
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Your babies are both beautiful! How lucky they are that you have taken them in and given them love and a permanent home! You were already a hero to them, I guess last night's action has elevated you to super-hero! :):)

I just have to repeat: SO glad you took the time to go out last night and get that meter!!! I shudder to think what might have happened if you hadn't! I have no doubt that you saved Exxon's life, again! :):)
 
Steve, so glad things are working out. Could it be Exxon was just sick from something else, I wonder??? Regardless so glad he has improved so.
 
Hey guys just wanted to post an update here as well. I tested Exxon tonight twice. Numbers 86 and 83. I got around these same numbers this morning and last night when I tested!

Looks like the illness, that damn Convina and the steroid shot really did a number on him!

Hopefully Exxon is not diabetic! I want to thank you! From the Bottom of my Heart! Your help, helped me save his live!

I'm surprsed the shot I gave him Monday night and Tuesday morning didn't kill him. Yikes.

Exxon sleeping well right now! Wooo..


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Wonderful! Those are great numbers. After 14 days of no insulin Exon is considered to be in remission, until then, keep testing every am and pm. You are doing great! Also, once they have been diagnosed as diabetic, even when they go into remission, they are still considered to be diabetic so you will want to continue to feed low carb food for the rest of his life. If the above is any different for a steroid induced diabetic, someone will weigh in and correct me. Have a great day. :)
 
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