? how do I give Lantus on lower pre shot numbers?

Mookie's numbers started to come down and dropped drastically last night to 6.3mmol/L. In the past I followed a sliding scale given to me by the vets at the shelter where I got Mookie. I would give a 1/2 dose under 7.2mmol/L and no shot under 4.5mmol/L. Doing this, I was able to keep his numbers low (until I tried to decrease his insulin) but I was never able to achieve a consistent dose am and pm.

Following tight regulation, it is suggested to give no shot under 8.3mmol/L. How do I keep the am and pm dosing consistent without risking hypoglycemia?

 

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TR requires at least one mid cycle test for each cycle.

The key to safely giving insulin at lower numbers is to first become “data ready”.

 

Thank you for the link! How many days is a cycle? How often do you test on a testing day - every 2 hours, every 3 hours or every 4 hours? Do you test overnight if that's when the nadir usually happens?

 

There are two 12-hour cycles per day; each cycle begins when you shoot. There should be one nadir per cycle, so two nadirs per day. Unfortunately, as others have said here, nadirs can be a moving target - some kitties nadir early in the cycle; others nadir late; others nadir any time they please on any given day!

We always encourage at least 4 tests per day (every day) - a test before each shot to be sure it's safe to give insulin, and at least one test per 12-hour cycle. If the BGs are low or dropping, it maybe necessary to test more than that. Yep, if the numbers warrant it, testing happens overnight as well. A before-bed test is always recommended, and if necessary more testing during the night.

 

Every day is a testing day...

I recommend you read this for important basic information on learning how your cat responds to insulin.

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