Comments on: Diagnosis: Feline Diabetes http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/ Modern designs for living with cats Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:28:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kidney disease diet http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-212018 kidney disease diet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:40:27 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-212018 Excellent weblog here! Also your web site quite a bit up very fast! What host are you using? Can I am getting your associate hyperlink on your host? I want my site loaded up as fast as yours lol Excellent weblog here! Also your web site quite a bit up very fast! What host are you using? Can I am getting your associate hyperlink on your host? I want my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

]]> By: A. http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 A. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:26:41 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3935 I foster a cat for a NY based rescue organization called KittyKind (www.kittykind.org). When they told me about this particular cat she had been living at the vet for three months because she was severely diabetic and virtually unadoptable. Her blood sugar was above 600 and she was on 7 units of insulin twice a day. I took her home and, to make a long story short, three months later she was completely off the insulin and her blood sugar has been consistently between 75-110 for months. She's still on Purina DM food, just to be safe (and she loves it). Being a rescue, we don't know how old she is. She's probably a bit younger than your Sophie, we estimate she's about 8-10 years old. Diabetes is extremely manageable and, as you can see, may even reverse in some cases. If she likes the food and doesn't mind the shots too much, her quality of life will not be affected. Best of luck to you all! I foster a cat for a NY based rescue organization called KittyKind (www.kittykind.org). When they told me about this particular cat she had been living at the vet for three months because she was severely diabetic and virtually unadoptable. Her blood sugar was above 600 and she was on 7 units of insulin twice a day. I took her home and, to make a long story short, three months later she was completely off the insulin and her blood sugar has been consistently between 75-110 for months. She’s still on Purina DM food, just to be safe (and she loves it).

Being a rescue, we don’t know how old she is. She’s probably a bit younger than your Sophie, we estimate she’s about 8-10 years old. Diabetes is extremely manageable and, as you can see, may even reverse in some cases. If she likes the food and doesn’t mind the shots too much, her quality of life will not be affected.
Best of luck to you all!

]]> By: amanda http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3897 amanda Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:07:14 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3897 I must say, to have lived that long, in one hand, is a miracle. 15 is a long time in kitty years. I have a persian who is 18, and counting, and lost two persians around the ages of 2 years and 7 years, both of kidney failure. Our long-time Dr. did not know what had been the cause, and it was only after loosing them both, that we realized it was the soft food they ate. My older kitty did not eat the soft food, she liked the hard kibbles, and always has. She survived, simply because she stuck to the hard food, and away from the soft, which happened to be contaminated with rat poison. If you remember the pet food recalls, both of my males developed the crystals in the bladder, and it was a long painful process. We tried everything to nurse them back to health, but it came down to the hardest decision, with both of them to be put down. I also had a friend who had a mancoon with feline diabetes. He lived his entire life, all 17 years, with this disease. His owner gave him a shot of insulin everyday before noon, and another every night before bed. He grew to be an inspiration to me, that he had so much love and life to give, all through his disease. He to this day was one of the most lovey cats I have ever known, besides my own that is 18. He eventually passed away, but not from diabetes or kidney failure. He grew into his old age, and his body was tired, he took his last breath in my best friend's arms. I must say, be strong, have hope and faith. Our pets become such members of our families, it hurts the same as when we have a loved one become ill. I'm sure little Sophie has many more years left in her & I wish you the best in the journey you are about to begin on with her. I must say, to have lived that long, in one hand, is a miracle. 15 is a long time in kitty years. I have a persian who is 18, and counting, and lost two persians around the ages of 2 years and 7 years, both of kidney failure. Our long-time Dr. did not know what had been the cause, and it was only after loosing them both, that we realized it was the soft food they ate. My older kitty did not eat the soft food, she liked the hard kibbles, and always has. She survived, simply because she stuck to the hard food, and away from the soft, which happened to be contaminated with rat poison. If you remember the pet food recalls, both of my males developed the crystals in the bladder, and it was a long painful process. We tried everything to nurse them back to health, but it came down to the hardest decision, with both of them to be put down.

I also had a friend who had a mancoon with feline diabetes. He lived his entire life, all 17 years, with this disease. His owner gave him a shot of insulin everyday before noon, and another every night before bed. He grew to be an inspiration to me, that he had so much love and life to give, all through his disease. He to this day was one of the most lovey cats I have ever known, besides my own that is 18. He eventually passed away, but not from diabetes or kidney failure. He grew into his old age, and his body was tired, he took his last breath in my best friend’s arms.

I must say, be strong, have hope and faith. Our pets become such members of our families, it hurts the same as when we have a loved one become ill.

I’m sure little Sophie has many more years left in her & I wish you the best in the journey you are about to begin on with her.

]]> By: katy http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3871 katy Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:17:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3871 yahoo groups also has a feline diabeties group. i belong to a few other of the yahoo feline groups and they are excellent resources. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Felinediabetes/join yahoo groups also has a feline diabeties group. i belong to a few other of the yahoo feline groups and they are excellent resources.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Felinediabetes/join

]]> By: Diane http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3868 Diane Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:25:38 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3868 Also, this book deals quite a lot with diet in cats and its role in diabetes. http://www.amazon.com/Your-Cat-Simple-Secrets-Stronger/dp/0312358024/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229311505&sr=8-1 Also, this book deals quite a lot with diet in cats and its role in diabetes.

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Cat-Simple-Secrets-Stronger/dp/0312358024/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229311505&sr=8-1

]]> By: Diane http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3867 Diane Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:23:14 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3867 Have you seen this site? http://www.catnutrition.org/nutrients.php I found it when trying to deal with my young cat, who was having terrible digestive troubles. It's very interesting. Have you seen this site?

http://www.catnutrition.org/nutrients.php

I found it when trying to deal with my young cat, who was having terrible digestive troubles.

It’s very interesting.

]]> By: Erin http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3837 Erin Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:53:40 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3837 If you are going to start doing blood glucose at home, there is an easier way to get blood that from the veins in the legs. Your vet might have told you about this already, but I have found that it is easier for a lot of owners who have to do it at home. If you look at the inside of Sophie's ears, you should be able to see small red veins that go along the outside border of the inner ear. You can use prick needles to put a small poke into one of these veins which will give you just enough of a drop to run the glucose test. Be sure to use a new needle each time. I wish the best of luck to you and Sophie. Hope this can help. If you are going to start doing blood glucose at home, there is an easier way to get blood that from the veins in the legs. Your vet might have told you about this already, but I have found that it is easier for a lot of owners who have to do it at home. If you look at the inside of Sophie’s ears, you should be able to see small red veins that go along the outside border of the inner ear. You can use prick needles to put a small poke into one of these veins which will give you just enough of a drop to run the glucose test. Be sure to use a new needle each time. I wish the best of luck to you and Sophie. Hope this can help.

]]> By: ConfusedNazgul http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3819 ConfusedNazgul Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:05:55 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3819 My first cat, Locke, ended up with diabetes after taking steroids for chronic skin irritation. It was very scary at first, but thanks to resources like the feline diabetes site you've already found and a caring vet, I think we dealt rather well with it. I found that giving insulin was actually quite easy - much easier than trying to give a cat a pill! He actually didn't even seem to notice his daily poking. Unfortunately, he had to be put down only six weeks later due to the advanced stages of FIP (the poor thing had a lot of health problems, also including toxoplasmosis, thanks to the terrible person/people who dumped him off in a barn before I adopted him), so I can't say anything about dealing with feline diabetes long term, but best of luck to you. My first cat, Locke, ended up with diabetes after taking steroids for chronic skin irritation. It was very scary at first, but thanks to resources like the feline diabetes site you’ve already found and a caring vet, I think we dealt rather well with it. I found that giving insulin was actually quite easy – much easier than trying to give a cat a pill! He actually didn’t even seem to notice his daily poking. Unfortunately, he had to be put down only six weeks later due to the advanced stages of FIP (the poor thing had a lot of health problems, also including toxoplasmosis, thanks to the terrible person/people who dumped him off in a barn before I adopted him), so I can’t say anything about dealing with feline diabetes long term, but best of luck to you.

]]> By: Becky http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3816 Becky Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:37:21 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3816 Our Midi, a neutered male cat, looks very much like your Sophie. Midi is now 12 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes almost three years ago. He has been on Vetsulin for the entire time and luckily we have lowered his dosage to only three units twice daily. He eats certain varieties of Fancy Feast that are lower in carbs and Science Diet M/D, which our cats prefer over W/D. Midi's glucose levels are very controlled and we feel fortunate that he has done that well. Chin, one of our other cats was diagnosed at the age of 8 and unfortunately we could not get him controlled, due to other health problems (skin issues) which required steroid injections. Chin passed away suddenly this past summer and we discovered that he had some abdominal tumors that we think were mast cell tumors. His skin issues had escalated and that apparently goes along with mast cell tumors. So, you never know. We miss Chin, but he is in a better place now. Good luck to you and Sophie. I hope she gets along as well as our Midi. Our Midi, a neutered male cat, looks very much like your Sophie. Midi is now 12 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes almost three years ago. He has been on Vetsulin for the entire time and luckily we have lowered his dosage to only three units twice daily. He eats certain varieties of Fancy Feast that are lower in carbs and Science Diet M/D, which our cats prefer over W/D. Midi’s glucose levels are very controlled and we feel fortunate that he has done that well. Chin, one of our other cats was diagnosed at the age of 8 and unfortunately we could not get him controlled, due to other health problems (skin issues) which required steroid injections. Chin passed away suddenly this past summer and we discovered that he had some abdominal tumors that we think were mast cell tumors. His skin issues had escalated and that apparently goes along with mast cell tumors. So, you never know. We miss Chin, but he is in a better place now.
Good luck to you and Sophie. I hope she gets along as well as our Midi.

]]> By: Amy Russell http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3799 Amy Russell Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:38 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3799 Get some Karo syrup from the grocery store, and read about hypoglycemia and curve tests. Don't worry too much, the insulin shots are a piece of cake. My 16 year old Ozzie-Bell passed in 2006 from complications from her 3 year battle with diabetes. I miss her terribly and blame her for her being so amazing and making me apparently ....,a huge cat lover. because we now we somehow have six cats. Good luck I think you are great for afdopting an 11 year old! Get some Karo syrup from the grocery store, and read about hypoglycemia and curve tests. Don’t worry too much, the insulin shots are a piece of cake. My 16 year old Ozzie-Bell passed in 2006 from complications from her 3 year battle with diabetes. I miss her terribly and blame her for her being so amazing and making me apparently ….,a huge cat lover. because we now we somehow have six cats. Good luck I think you are great for afdopting an 11 year old!

]]> By: moderncat http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3798 moderncat Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:16 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3798 Thank you so much to everyone for the incredible comments and emails! The Moderncat community is truly the best! I really appreciate all your kind words and advice. We went to the vet tonight and she showed me how to give the insulin, which was really quite easy. I'm using the needles that everyone suggested and Sophie has already had her first shot at home. The vet and I also discussed changing Sophie's diet, but I need to keep her kidneys in mind, too, so I can't go completely high-protein. For now we're trying Royal Canin Renal LP (supposedly lower carbs than other renal foods) and Prescription Diet w/d (high fiber, low-carb). I need to do some research into other food options that everyone can eat, but that will also be safe for Sophie. Soph is napping on the sofa next to me right now and she says thank you to everyone for sending their good wishes! Thank you so much to everyone for the incredible comments and emails! The Moderncat community is truly the best! I really appreciate all your kind words and advice. We went to the vet tonight and she showed me how to give the insulin, which was really quite easy. I’m using the needles that everyone suggested and Sophie has already had her first shot at home. The vet and I also discussed changing Sophie’s diet, but I need to keep her kidneys in mind, too, so I can’t go completely high-protein. For now we’re trying Royal Canin Renal LP (supposedly lower carbs than other renal foods) and Prescription Diet w/d (high fiber, low-carb). I need to do some research into other food options that everyone can eat, but that will also be safe for Sophie.

Soph is napping on the sofa next to me right now and she says thank you to everyone for sending their good wishes!

]]> By: Kerry W http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3796 Kerry W Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3796 About 7 years ago my cat Doggie was diagnosed with diabetes and we thought it was the end of the world. His blood sugar was throught the roof and at the time the vet was not so sure that the insulin would work. We ended up giving him 10 cc in the morning and 10 at night. I was so worried constantly about is he drinking too much water, is he losing weight etc. It was a difficult time but we were just acting like nervous parents. We then moved to another state which meant we changed vets and the new vet suggested trying Purina DM food. We kept him on the insulin , adjusted, and tried the food. My husband called it the catkins diet and we were able to lose the insulin. He was on that diet for about 2 1/2 years. At his prime weight he weighed 26 lbs, but we got him down to about 17. This past february he became sick, but was not suffering, it was just very difficult to diagnose what was wrong and in the end we had to put him down. They think it was cancer. I miss him every day, he was the best cat ever. So please keep the faith regardless of what anyone says. Miracles do happen, and try not to overwhelm yourself with learning the ins and outs of the disease, it will wear you thin. Give a shot in the morning, a shot in the evening and maybe it can be controlled with food. We never tested his sugar at home and only had to use caro syrup once. I tried to tell him if he felt woozy eat a piece of candy but he wouldn't listen! Enjoy the time you have with her and my thoughts are with you. About 7 years ago my cat Doggie was diagnosed with diabetes and we thought it was the end of the world. His blood sugar was throught the roof and at the time the vet was not so sure that the insulin would work. We ended up giving him 10 cc in the morning and 10 at night. I was so worried constantly about is he drinking too much water, is he losing weight etc. It was a difficult time but we were just acting like nervous parents. We then moved to another state which meant we changed vets and the new vet suggested trying Purina DM food. We kept him on the insulin , adjusted, and tried the food. My husband called it the catkins diet and we were able to lose the insulin. He was on that diet for about 2 1/2 years. At his prime weight he weighed 26 lbs, but we got him down to about 17.
This past february he became sick, but was not suffering, it was just very difficult to diagnose what was wrong and in the end we had to put him down. They think it was cancer.
I miss him every day, he was the best cat ever. So please keep the faith regardless of what anyone says. Miracles do happen, and try not to overwhelm yourself with learning the ins and outs of the disease, it will wear you thin. Give a shot in the morning, a shot in the evening and maybe it can be controlled with food. We never tested his sugar at home and only had to use caro syrup once. I tried to tell him if he felt woozy eat a piece of candy but he wouldn’t listen! Enjoy the time you have with her and my thoughts are with you.

]]> By: Kate http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3795 Kate Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:42:59 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3795 Oh, also - catinfo.org is a terrific site - it's the main reason I switched to a raw diet. The feline diabetes link is below: http://catinfo.org/felinediabetes.htm Oh, also – catinfo.org is a terrific site – it’s the main reason I switched to a raw diet. The feline diabetes link is below:

http://catinfo.org/felinediabetes.htm

]]> By: Kate http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3794 Kate Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:31:31 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3794 I wish Sophie and the entire family all the best. My thoughts are with you all! I wish Sophie and the entire family all the best. My thoughts are with you all!

]]> By: Naomi http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3788 Naomi Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:36:05 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3788 I wish you and Sophie the best. I don't have experience with feline diabetes but have had a couple of friends whose cats lived long and happy lives with it. I wish you and Sophie the best. I don’t have experience with feline diabetes but have had a couple of friends whose cats lived long and happy lives with it.

]]> By: Cathy S http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3787 Cathy S Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:34 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3787 Sophie is a beautiful girl. Best of luck to her and you. Sophie is a beautiful girl. Best of luck to her and you.

]]> By: KatsRule http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3784 KatsRule Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:40:47 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3784 Kate - I'm sorry to hear about Sophie, but like many others that have commented here, I to had a Diabetic kittie (also as a result of steriods). Babbs did really well for 3 years before her pancreas failed. I gave her two shots a day - meaning that your life is tied to the time schedule of your cat. I would do it again if it ment that Babbs was still here! Sound like you're doing your research so that you'll know what can be expected. Hugs to you and Sophie (and Ando, Mackenzie, Flora, Dazzler and the rest). See you Saturday! Kate – I’m sorry to hear about Sophie, but like many others that have commented here, I to had a Diabetic kittie (also as a result of steriods).

Babbs did really well for 3 years before her pancreas failed. I gave her two shots a day – meaning that your life is tied to the time schedule of your cat. I would do it again if it ment that Babbs was still here!

Sound like you’re doing your research so that you’ll know what can be expected.

Hugs to you and Sophie (and Ando, Mackenzie, Flora, Dazzler and the rest). See you Saturday!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3783 Jennifer Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3783 Feline diabetes iss scary at first, but it's can be manageable with treatment and diet. Our cat, Anubis, also was diagnosed with diabetes about a year and a half ago. He was pretty well regulated for about a year after being on a strict low carb diet and insulin injections, but this summer we had a bit of a scare. He's doing much better now, except that he's been much pickier about his food. We had been feeding him the grain free Wellness brand canned food, but now he's decided he won't eat anything without gravy, so that's been a bit of a challenge for us. We haven't gotten the hang of home testing, but I know there are quite a few sites out there that walk you through the process, including step by step videos. Good luck! Feline diabetes iss scary at first, but it’s can be manageable with treatment and diet.

Our cat, Anubis, also was diagnosed with diabetes about a year and a half ago. He was pretty well regulated for about a year after being on a strict low carb diet and insulin injections, but this summer we had a bit of a scare. He’s doing much better now, except that he’s been much pickier about his food. We had been feeding him the grain free Wellness brand canned food, but now he’s decided he won’t eat anything without gravy, so that’s been a bit of a challenge for us. We haven’t gotten the hang of home testing, but I know there are quite a few sites out there that walk you through the process, including step by step videos.

Good luck!

]]> By: Dawn http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3782 Dawn Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:25:44 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3782 Best of luck with Sophie, Kate. It's clear that you're a great mom who really does her research, she's lucky to be in such great hands. Best of luck with Sophie, Kate. It’s clear that you’re a great mom who really does her research, she’s lucky to be in such great hands.

]]> By: Ginger http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3781 Ginger Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:58:35 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3781 Get well, Sophie! You have a loving owner so you will be fine. :) Get well, Sophie! You have a loving owner so you will be fine. :)

]]> By: Karen R http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3780 Karen R Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:57:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3780 We took Rambo off my Mother's hands two years ago because he was diagnosed with diabetes and she was ready to put him to sleep. He has done well under our care and he gets two injections of insulin a day without any problem. We changed our cat food so our other cats eat the same food as Rambo. He is 11 years old and we're so happy to have him in our family. We took Rambo off my Mother’s hands two years ago because he was diagnosed with diabetes and she was ready to put him to sleep. He has done well under our care and he gets two injections of insulin a day without any problem. We changed our cat food so our other cats eat the same food as Rambo. He is 11 years old and we’re so happy to have him in our family.

]]> By: Kii http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3779 Kii Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:48:18 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3779 Have you discussed what Sophie is eating with your vet? Depending on what she is eating now, you might consider discussing a gradual diet change with your vet. Even more so than humans, kitty diabetics tend to do well on very few carbs. Less of a carb load at meals means less insulin needs to be produced, which leads to less stress on their system and a more even blood sugar throughout the day and night. A previous commentor mentioned going raw, a lot of diabetic cats do well on a raw diet and can kick the insulin. But any diet change needs to be discussed with your vet. Sophie's insulin needs can change and the vet needs to be in on that. I hope she starts feeling better soon. Have you discussed what Sophie is eating with your vet? Depending on what she is eating now, you might consider discussing a gradual diet change with your vet. Even more so than humans, kitty diabetics tend to do well on very few carbs. Less of a carb load at meals means less insulin needs to be produced, which leads to less stress on their system and a more even blood sugar throughout the day and night. A previous commentor mentioned going raw, a lot of diabetic cats do well on a raw diet and can kick the insulin. But any diet change needs to be discussed with your vet. Sophie’s insulin needs can change and the vet needs to be in on that. I hope she starts feeling better soon.

]]> By: mary http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3775 mary Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:57:14 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3775 Oh, and Miles is a happy and healthy 10 year old, so these things do end happily! Oh, and Miles is a happy and healthy 10 year old, so these things do end happily!

]]> By: mary http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3774 mary Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:56:26 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3774 My Miles was diagnosed when he was young, which is rare. It was precipitated by a steroid treatment. Luckily, he became regulated, and eventually went off insulin. Like others have said, it is terrifying at first, but just be sure to keep a close eye on Sophie and her behaviors, eating, drinking, eliminating, etc. Definitely the longer lasting insulin is better (Miles used Humulin) as the other can put kitty on a roller coaster. Don't be nervous about shots; I was so scared of hurting Miles, which just made the whole thing so stressful for everyone. But once I calmed down, I realized that Miles wasn't afraid and probably didn't feel a thing. Good luck with your sugar kitty! My Miles was diagnosed when he was young, which is rare. It was precipitated by a steroid treatment. Luckily, he became regulated, and eventually went off insulin. Like others have said, it is terrifying at first, but just be sure to keep a close eye on Sophie and her behaviors, eating, drinking, eliminating, etc. Definitely the longer lasting insulin is better (Miles used Humulin) as the other can put kitty on a roller coaster. Don’t be nervous about shots; I was so scared of hurting Miles, which just made the whole thing so stressful for everyone. But once I calmed down, I realized that Miles wasn’t afraid and probably didn’t feel a thing. Good luck with your sugar kitty!

]]> By: Nat http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/08/diagnosis-feline-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-3772 Nat Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:17:28 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=798#comment-3772 Sorry to hear about Sophie. Have you looked into feeding her raw? It may help stabilise her blood sugar. Sorry to hear about Sophie. Have you looked into feeding her raw? It may help stabilise her blood sugar.

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