My cat diagnosed with diabetes

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  1. Sonia Garnica

    Sonia Garnica New Member

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    Hello my cat recently has been diagnosed with diabetes. Today is day 3 of going back and forth to the vet. I need to know if there would be a problem if I change the time I give his insulin? My schedule has changed. Any advice pls..and thank you
     

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  2. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    Welcome.
    Good insulins 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 our cat's 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/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
    What are you feeding? 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/
    Here is a link to home testing blood sugar
    http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/

    Now to your specific question. If you are moving back the time then yo can either do it in 15 minutes increments for each shot or just do it all at once.
    If yo are moving up the time then doing it in 15 minutes increments is best. Otherwise the cat's BG may go too low if you do it all at once.
     
  3. Critter Mom

    Critter Mom Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to you and your kitty, Sonia.

    He's a beautiful, boy; such soulful eyes!


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