Dog with diabetes Up date

[Fishslayer]

Well, we went back to the vet this afternoon. I got some O.J.T on how to give insulin injections...I didn't faint and she didn't bite me...So we just might make it...

Bought some insulin at Walmart..Bought some needles, but I'll have to go back tomorrow and get some longer ones. The ones I bought are too short.....Since she can be on a high protein diet...eat meat...she's going to be eating better than I do...Beef Tenderloins...Stew meat. cut up into tiny little pieces I can mix in with her dry food. Home made peanut butter...made into some snacks..I guess store bought would have sugar in the processing, so that's out....

Whew!!!! But she's all I've got, she's my companion, so I've got to take care of her....(spoil her more, than she already is)

And she sure does let me know when there's squirrels or rabbits in her territory....When I get the gun, she knows what up!!!!!
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WuzzFuzz

Congratulations! You are on your way and your girl is SO lucky to have such a loving human!

You'll be wanting to be very careful to use the proper needles. Insulin needles are calibrated to the insulin strength being used. The marks are in IU, International Units, not volume. You cannot use U100 insulin with a U40 needle (or vice verse) unless you are VERY familiar with the math involved. I found the syringes with the .5 IU markings very handy for fine tuning the dose. Gotta look at the box carefully before buying. Syringes are not returnable & the Walmart drones will give you the wrong ones. The Relion boxes all look alike.

Did the vet OK the high protein diet? Hills W/D or Science Diet Lite are usual foods recommended because they digest slowly & make for easier regulation.

Regulation is a balancing act between insulin dosage and calorie intake. It's easier without a lot of snack calories & whatnot. You can use a human meter for home testing. I used a One Touch Ultra II that I had checked against the vet's meter. There is a difference between human & dog readings but once you know the amount of error it's not a problem. The dog meters use test strips that are stupid expensive.

What was your girl's BG at the vet's?

 

[gunlovingirl]

I'm glad to hear you being more positive! Fishslayer gave some good advice. Also, and I'm sure I don't need to tell you this, but be careful with the additions to her food and the snacks. Keep an eye on her weight. A ruptured disc is no fun. And VERY expensive! Best wishes to both of you!

 

[M29since14]

Thanks for the update and good luck to both of you. In time everything will work out and taking care of your pal will just be part of the daily routine.