Can I increase to 3 units?

Chellie

Chellie

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2.5 units of ProZinc is starting to finally keep him mostly under 400, but the nadirs are still pretty high. Cash was diagnosed with steroid-induced diabetes late February. Was started on 1 unit 2x a day for two weeks, then went to 2 units for a week. Based on his numbers, vet recommended a jump to 3 last Friday but I opted for 2.5. This dosage has been really promising so far, but 220 is the lowest I’ve ever seen his BG. It’s only been 3 and a half days, so maybe I should give it longer as I do see small gains every day (but also backslides). Ideally, I would change his diet first before moving to 3, as his current food is probably around 20-22% carb (z/d hydrolyzed/ instinct rabbit mix) but he has IBD and there’s no guarantee something else might work/slow transition time etc. I’m not sure how dangerous it is for him to continue with high numbers (and change food option) versus using 3 units to get him down now. Any thoughts you have would be very helpful, thank you! Spreadsheet is updated.
 
Chellie said:
2.5 units of ProZinc is starting to finally keep him mostly under 400, but the nadirs are still pretty high. Cash was diagnosed with steroid-induced diabetes late February. Was started on 1 unit 2x a day for two weeks, then went to 2 units for a week. Based on his numbers, vet recommended a jump to 3 last Friday but I opted for 2.5. This dosage has been really promising so far, but 220 is the lowest I’ve ever seen his BG. It’s only been 3 and a half days, so maybe I should give it longer as I do see small gains every day (but also backslides). Ideally, I would change his diet first before moving to 3, as his current food is probably around 20-22% carb (z/d hydrolyzed/ instinct rabbit mix) but he has IBD and there’s no guarantee something else might work/slow transition time etc. I’m not sure how dangerous it is for him to continue with high numbers (and change food option) versus using 3 units to get him down now. Any thoughts you have would be very helpful, thank you! Spreadsheet is updated.
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@Suzanne & Darcy
 
@Chellie
I would copy your post and put it on the Prozinc Board. Most likely Suzanne will see it since she usually gets alerts from members whose kitties are on Prozinc :cat:

Here is your previous post I would attach that also on the Prozinc board
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...sage-newly-diagnosed-cat.299402/#post-3256671


I would definitely add your signature
Can you please fill out your signature
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  • Add info we need to help you:
    • Caregiver & kitty's name
    • DX: Date
    • Name of Insulin (do not include dose or frequency)
    • Name of your meter
    • Diet: "LC wet" or "dry food" or "combo"
    • Dosing: TR or SLGS or Custom (if applicable)
    • DKA or other recent health issue (if applicable)
    • Bexacat or Senvelgo (if applicable) and dates
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Diane Tyler's Mom GA said:
@Chellie
I would copy your post and put it on the Prozinc Board. Most likely Suzanne will see it since she usually gets alerts from members whose kitties are on Prozinc :cat:

Here is your previous post I would attach that also on the Prozinc board
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...sage-newly-diagnosed-cat.299402/#post-3256671


I would definitely add your signature
Can you please fill out your signature
Here is the information we need for your signature
Just click on your name up top and then tap signature and add this information. It's at the end of everyone's post in gray letters
  • Add info we need to help you:
    • Caregiver & kitty's name
    • DX: Date
    • Name of Insulin (do not include dose or frequency)
    • Name of your meter
    • Diet: "LC wet" or "dry food" or "combo"
    • Dosing: TR or SLGS or Custom (if applicable)
    • DKA or other recent health issue (if applicable)
    • Bexacat or Senvelgo (if applicable) and dates
    • Acro, IAA, or Cushings (if applicable)
    • Spreadsheet link. Please put the signature link on the bottom line of your signature information, on its own, so it is easy to find.
    • Please do not put any information about your location in the signature for security reasons. If you wish to add your country location, please add it to your profile.
Be sure to click the 'Save Changes' button at the bottom. If you need help urgently it is important we know these things at a glance. We don’t want to waste valuable time finding out information.
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Thanks, Diane. I was just thinking this about the signature.
 
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