Can insulin glargine be given twice a day?
Because of its long duration of action insulin glargine is usually prescribed once daily. However, several reports have shown that the administration of insulin glargine once daily is not enough to achieve adequate glucose control in some patients requiring a twice daily dosing [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9].
Should Lantus be given twice a day?
Lantus may be given at any time of the day, as long as the dose is given consistently the same time daily to prevent a rise in blood glucose levels.
How often should you give a diabetic cat glargine?
Dose changes should be made based on pre-insulin glucose concentration, nadir (lowest) glucose concentration, daily water drunk, and urine glucose concentration. Better glycemic control is achieved with twice daily dosing rather than once daily. Some pharmacies stock insulin syringes (Wal-Mart) with gradations in ¼ U, which are ideal for cats.
How old was my diabetic cat when he died?
I have now had 2 cats that were diabetic. Both at the age of 8. My first diabetic cat lived to be 16 & had insulin shots twice a day. I just lost my second diabetic cat Monday at the age of 13. He also received shots twice a day. I have 13 years now of dealing with diabetic cats & hope I never have to do this again.
How often should I Check my Cat’s glucose level?
I check his glucose level twice a day. It can vary from as low as 57 to as high as 395 in a single day. He usually gets 2 things of insulin, but when it is really low I just skip it. The insulin he is on is Lantus.
How to determine if a diabetic cat is in remission?
Determining if the cat is in remission. 1. Insulin dose should be gradually reduced by 0.25-1 U/cat/injection if nadir blood glucose is in the normal range of 72 -126 mg/dL (4-7 mmol/L) or pre-insulin glucose concentration is <180 mg/dL (< 10 mmol/L). Withdraw insulin SLOWLY until dose is 0.25 – 1 U once daily (SID).
I have now had 2 cats that were diabetic. Both at the age of 8. My first diabetic cat lived to be 16 & had insulin shots twice a day. I just lost my second diabetic cat Monday at the age of 13. He also received shots twice a day. I have 13 years now of dealing with diabetic cats & hope I never have to do this again.
What should I do if my cat has diabetes?
Please don’t put your cat down or worse, leave the diabetes untreated (a slow, painful death). If you can’t afford or commit to treatment, you might be able to find someone who is willing to care for a diabetic kitty. Best of luck. Loading… My cat is 15 and has had diabetes for the last 10 years.
Can a diabetic cat thrive with loving care?
But this goes to show that with loving care (and, alas, a lot of money and time) a diabetic cat can thrive and be happy. Please don’t put your cat down or worse, leave the diabetes untreated (a slow, painful death). If you can’t afford or commit to treatment, you might be able to find someone who is willing to care for a diabetic kitty.