Hello

Hello,

My name is Jon. My cat Sage was just diagnosed with diabetes about one month ago. I found this site when looking for information about the proper food for my cat.

 

Welcome.
It is good that yo are concerned about food since that is important.
A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/

Good insulin are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.
Most of us here test or cats blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...te-a-ss-and-link-it-in-your-signature.130337/

Here is a link to home testing blood sugarshttp://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/

If yo have any specific questions it is better that you post n the Health forum,
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/

 

Welcome aboard Jon. Sage is just gorgeous.

 

Thank you.

 

Welcome to FDMB.
Come on over to the Feline Health section to post any questions you have, or to read others posts.