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Norman’s daily blood glucose testing
results have been included to gi
“Most cats are perfectly happy with BG levels around 60”… Dr.Elizabeth Hodgkins
D.V.M., J.D.
ve you a feel of how these values can fluctuate on a daily basis and the importance
of monitoring glucose levels yourself in an advanced diabetic cat. Each day is
a surprise when it comes to personalized testing like this. One day you think you’ve
got a rhythm going as far as how many units should be injected and the next day
you are back to square one. In Norman’s case, there is no consistency from one day
to the next.
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Note 4/3/2006: Norman has been using PZI (Doc. Hodgkins recommendation)
the last few days and is definitely showing more
“Therefore, to manage type II diabetes, the patient MUST be provided a diet that
is high in protein, moderate to high in fat and ultra low in carbohydrate, especially
carbohydrate from extruded cereals and those with high glycemic indices like corn”…
Dr.Elizabeth Hodgkins D.V.M., J.D.
stable blood glucose levels and is definitely responding to change in treatment.
Apparent differences in Norman’s character via new vitality is showing marked improvement
over previous lethargy in apparent physiological swings in hi/lo blood glucose levels.
(a) Appetite has improved.
(b) Heightened alertness and responsiveness to his surroundings and environment.
(c) Baytril has cleared all signs of lower urinary tract infection as of 4/3/2006.
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His calorie intake
and feeding times are monitored and regular daily feeding times have been established,
but somehow his pancreas is extremely unpredictable and prone to its own peculiar
functioning. That’s why it is important for you to try and master this little operation
of home monitoring because it could mean the difference
between a long happy life or an unfortunate early demise for your diabetic friend.
Again, explain your concerns to your vet and explain that you would like to participate
in your cat’s health regimen and hopefully, they will assist you in your endeavor.
Hopefully, with proper diet and proper insulin management, for the advanced diabetic,
your cat can live a long a happy life pestering you to death for attention.
“The cat with acute diabetes, however, like its more chronic colleagues, will NEVER
be able to consume high carbohydrate (dry) foods again for its entire life and its
owners must understand this”…Dr.Elizabeth Hodgkins D.V.M., J.D.
Note: Precaution must always be taken
when administering insulin and performing this testing procedure yourself. Your
personal decision to make insulin adjustments with disregard to recommended dosages
could result in hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia seizures possibly resulting in mortality.
If your cat's blood sugar is too high and can’t be read on a glucometer do not overreact
by injecting too much insulin which may result in a critical lowering of blood glucose
levels to swing your animal into a possible critical situation known as hypoglycemia
(too low a blood sugar level). It is suggested that you visit the websites mentioned
previously in order to educate yourself to these procedures.
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