New diagnosis

Hi, Our cat casey is 12 years old and was just diagnosed with diabètes.. I gave him first shot this morning, I am reading alot, this website is phenomenal!!! I have learned so much. Before I ask more questions I am guessing this is an american site, I am in Canada, are readings the same... I see some numbers people are posting and they dont same to be on same scale as my cat. Our reading yesterday were 21 for sugar and we have to get him Under 10. All info appreciated!
Sheila

 

Welcome. The USA uses difference units that most other c countries like Canada. To cover Canada reading to USA yo multiply the Canadian readings by 18 For a table see:
http://www.joslin.org/info/conversion_table_for_blood_glucose_monitoring.html
What insulin are you using?
What is dose?
Most of us here test our cats BG before each and periodically between shots using a human hand-help BG meter.
What are you feeding?

 

feeding purina dm for now.. will start BG on Saturday ( only started insulin this am)

 

Welcome to FDMB, the best place you never wanted to be.

There are 4 things you'll need to manage your kitty's diabetes:
- You - without your commitment, the following won't work.
- Low carb over the counter canned or raw diet, such as many Friskies pates. See Cat Info for more info. If already on insulin, you must be home testing before changing the diet.
- A long-lasting insulin such as ProZinc, Lantus, BCP PZI, or Levemir.
- And home blood glucose monitoring with an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart Relion Confirm or Target Up and Up (the pet ones will break your budget!). In Canada, find one such as the One Touch Ultra