Tim changing from PZI to Lantus

We haven't been able to regulate him recently so the vet is changing him to Lantus. What should I look for? Also,
she is concerned that there is the beginning of kidney failure. Is Wellness too high in protein for him to eat? I am most likely going to change him back to Wellness because he did much better on it. It just got so expensive that we switched.

Thanks for any help.

Chris

 

Welcome Tim and Chris
Here are some links to start you off. If you were to post in the Lantus group, you will find many others who have made the change over to Lantus and can explain the big differences between the two insulins.

Below are lots of links to help you get all set up.
Here's what is used to track the test results:
Spreadsheet Template and Instructions
Here's what will stop people from asking you the same questions over and over:
Profile Creation
Here's a link to a whole bunch of useful stuff:
New to the Group
Here's a link to very IMPORTANT info about low numbers and what to do. Please print this one out and keep it handy:
List of Hypo symptoms
Here's the protocol followed - you can read lots more in the stickys over in the Lantus/Levemir group:
Tight Regulation Protocol
Here's some stuff to get your signature in place and stuff in it:
Help with signatures/links/images/avatars
And more:
Creating spreadsheets & attaching them to your signature
And last but not least foods! Look over the list and see which foods are what you can find that are lower carb:
Binky’s Food Lists

That's it for starters :lol:

 

Hi Chris

welcome to the FDMB!

Looks like Gayle got to you first! :lol: Great links Gayle!

You'll definately need a spreadsheet plus would be good to see Tim'ss last numbers on PZI.

I'm going to add one other link, FDMB Health Links, http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=115
including Dr Lisa's Feline Nutrition site. You should be able to find lots of good info on foods and issues.

Set yourself up with a spreadsheet, profile, read read read the links, especially Dr Lisa's.
Ask away any other questions or concerns you may have! Others will be by thru the nite for support.