Dosing question with Vetsulin (again) :(

[MClarke087]

After feeding a meal, at what point can I get an accurate BG? Here's the situation:

Two hours before Dennis was due for his insulin, I thought he looked "off" so I checked his BG. He was only at 170 which is very low for him at that point. I wasn't thinking, so I let him eat dinner while I took his BG (otherwise it's impossible to take)....

If I take his BG when he is normally due for insulin, will the food he ate 2 hours prior cause an inaccurate BG reading? I certainly don't want to give him 5.5 units if the BG reading is influenced by the meal he ate.

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

You need to allow at least 2 hours after eating to get an accurate reading, If he ate 2 hours before the usual test time you should be okay. If the reading seems off at test time just repost for more input.

 

[MClarke087]

You need to allow at least 2 hours after eating to get an accurate reading, If he ate 2 hours before the usual test time you should be okay. If the reading seems off at test time just repost for more input.

Thank you! I thought I read that somewhere once- thanks for confirming!