How do I adjust the insulin dose according to blood sugar levels?
A blood glucose curve is periodic testing of the blood sugar levels to see what effect the insulin is having. The values will ALWAYS vary; you are looking for values outside of acceptable ranges, which will be approximately 100-200 or maybe up to 300 depending on your cat. In the initial stages of therapy the usual recomendation is to test blood glucose (BG) three to four times per day. See the section on urine testing for suggestions on when this testing should occur. After regulation has been achieved, routine tests before the morning meal two to three times weekly will be enough to let you know if your pet is staying regulated. BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN MAKING CHANGES IN YOUR CAT’S INSULIN DOSE WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR VETERINARIAN. My recommendation is to always consult a veterinarian before making a change. Also, once a dose change is made, give your cat 3 to 4 days to adjust to the new dose before considering another change. Here are some rough guidelines: 1.If ALL of the BG readings
