My cat has been off of insulin for several days, and Im getting glucose readings in the 40s and 50s (2.2-3.3 mmol/L). Should I treat him for hypoglycemia?
A4.7. Congratulations! As long as you’re sure your meter readings are based on full test strips, then it looks like your cat is on a honeymoon. Although lab printouts indicate that 70-120 mg/dL (4-7 mmol/L) is normal, we have observed that non-diabetic cats can typically have lower values on our meters. As long as your cat is not showing any symptoms of hypoglycemia or signs of distress, all is well. You might want to monitor his blood glucose values for the next week or so; after that, occasionally monitor his blood and urine for glucose. Also, you need to keep a close eye on his drinking habits and general health, because it’s always possible that this is temporary. In the meantime, enjoy!
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