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high blood sugar

Rating: 7
Posted on 2008/04/26 by becky robison
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my cat has been being treted for diabetes for one month now. He has not been responding well to the insulin. His does was increased 1 week ago to 1 unit, and now his blood sugar has been running in the high 500's, it registered at 600 tonight. I have been in constant contact with my vet, the only one in town, and he says there is nothing really to do for high level, and not to increase his dosage. I am at a total loss, and worrying constantly. Please, any advice!!
Thank you, Becky

One Response to “high blood sugar”:

  • Experienced Advisor Juan Contreras says:

    April 26th, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    Unfortunately insulin doses are initially difficult to determine, because it can be a slow process increasing the dose gradually until the correct dose is found. I would suggest you take your vet's advice and do what he suggests. I know it is a bit daughting watching and dealing with his diabetes. The best you can do is make sure you are giving the injects correctly and not going in and out of him, I'm sure yuo are doing a fantastic job but it can be easy for owners to mis-inject. If you're not doing so already, to ensure the injects are given properly have someone help keep him still when you inject him. I hope this has helped. Thank you for your question.

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