When to increase Lantus for cats with diabetes?
If nadir (lowest) glucose conc. is >180mg/dL (>10mmol/L) then increase dose by 0.5-1 U/injection. For well controlled cats after several weeks of therapy, increase dose if nadir is more than or equal to 8 mmol/L (145 mg/dl).
What is a typical insulin dosage for a regulated Kitty?
As for what dose you see a regulated cat, that depends what the cat needs. My 2 cats were high dose acros, so their regulated doses on Lev were around 37u or 21u or whatever happened to get them into BG numbers in the 100 to 200 range. Most cats don’t need much insulin more than around 3u, but you will see lots on 1u or even less.
Can you give Caninsulin to a cat with diabetes?
On Caninsulin, yes, but not the other longer lasting insulins, unless you have a cat with some insulin resistance condition. While you are at the pharmacy getting a better insulin, you can pick up a BG meter so you can home test, if you are not already testing.
How much glargine can a diabetic cat take?
In some cases, there is a “grey zone” of peak 11 – 14 mmol/L and nadir 3 – 4 mmol/l glucose concentrations. In these cases, the glargine insulin dose may be maintained or decreased depending on the water intake, urine glucose, clinical signs and length of time the cat has been treated with insulin.
What is the best insulin for cats?
Protamine Zinc Insulin (PZI) is the best choice for cats. It is gentle, predictable insulin that drops the BG slowly and is Dr. Hodgkin’s preferred insulin when it comes to felines.
What are common side effects of insulin in cats?
– Hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is one of the most common side effects of insulin. – Ineffective Absorption. Injecting insulin into the same site day after day will lead to the formation of a granuloma, or a lump of tissue. – Somogyi Effect. – Antibody Production.
What is insulin comparable to Lantus?
Both Levemir and Lantus are preferred over NPH insulin because they have a longer duration of action, a less pronounced peak, and are more consistent in their effects with less risk of hypoglycemia. Both Levemir and Lantus are clear solutions, unlike NPH which requires resuspension prior to injection.
How much does Lantus cost?
Lantus Prices. The cost for Lantus subcutaneous solution (100 units/mL) is around $305 for a supply of 10 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Lantus is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.
