Hi Wendy Well, if it wasn’t for the fabulous volunteers and moderators on this forum we wouldn’t be in such great shape - if any shape at all! My...
Oops.. it should read 2 units. ♀️
Hi everyone Freckles and just wanted to stop by and say “Hi”. Freckles is doing well. She still has a ravenous appetite but other than that, she...
Hi everyone and Happy Holidays It's been a very long time since I posted. Just a quick report on my sugar and acro cat, Freckles. She is doing really...
Hi everyone and Happy Holidays It's been a very long time since I posted. Just a quick report on my sugar and acro cat, Freckles. She is doing...
Love those greens. Good girl Billo!:D
I'm in Canada as well and I have found that I can get Freestyle Lite strips off of Ebay for around $35 US per 100. Just need to watch the expiration...
I noticed you are using the Alphatrak. I started with the Alphatrak as well but found the strips to be terribly expensive. Many, including myself,...
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-insulin-depot.150/ Here is some more information on Lantus being a depot insulin. You did...
I've not heard of OTJ when kitty is still in blues. Often times with numbers in blue, the cat is still spilling glucose into their urine. Lantus...
maybe @Bandit's Mom can help with the spread sheet?
I agree that 2 is too high as it set Angel up for a hypo. One thing that may have happened and why Angel is in high numbers is what's called a...
A spreadsheet will be invaluable because then experienced people on this forum can see Angel's trends and how long you have held the dose. To help...
100 strips for Freestyle light at the pharmacy here in Canada is about $70.00. In the US, I believe it's even less. Where are you buying the strips?
Have you tested his blood sugar?
I'm thinking that you are putting the flea treatment between the shoulder blades? I would think the flea treatment would 'contaminate' the...
Welcome! Great job on the testing and shooting!! I use the Freestyle Lite as well and am in Canada. If you don't get enough blood on the strip...
Here is some info on meters (it's 2017) but may be helpful regarding size of blood drop required....
It's not uncommon for unregulated diabetic cats to be hungry all the time. Once his numbers start coming down, he likely won't be as hungry. You...
Another tip that I found extremely helpful was to "scoop" up the blood droplet on the top of my thumbnail. Once I have the droplet, I can release...