What are good numbers for diabetic cat?

What are good numbers for diabetic cat?

The Glucose Curve. The glucose curve is a great tool to differentiate between an insufficient insulin dose and the Somogyi effect. It helps to determine insulin effectiveness and the maximum and minimum levels of glycemia, which ideally should be between 120–300 mg/dL (5.6–16.7mmol/L) for cats for most of the day.

How can you tell if your diabetic cat is in remission?

How to recognise and approach diabetic remission

1. rises rapidly or significantly over 10mmol/L cats should be discharged on 1U twice daily.
2. rises slowly towards or just above 10mmol/L, then cats should be discharged on 1U once daily.

What is a fructosamine test for cats?

Many cat owners are not familiar with another blood test called fructosamine–a test that measures a byproduct of glucose metabolism rather than glucose itself. It is of particular value in cats. A serum fructosamine level is used to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes in most feline cases.

How do you interpret fructosamine levels?

A high fructosamine level means that the average blood glucose over the previous 2 to 3 weeks has been elevated. In general, the higher the fructosamine level, the higher the average blood glucose level. Monitoring the trend of values may be more important than a single high value.

What does fructosamine measure?

Fructosamine is a measure of your 2-3 week average blood sugar levels. It is used in diabetics to help monitor changes in glucose over time.

How many units of insulin do cats need?

A normal starting dose for cats is 1 to 2 units by subcutaneous (SC) injection twice daily.

How long do cats live after diabetes diagnosis?

Cats who are treated effectively for diabetes can live for very prolonged periods after diagnosis. Average length of life after diagnosis is variable dependent on which study is examined, however, average lifespans of up to around three years are reported in some studies.

What happens if fructosamine is high?

Fructosamine will increase with your blood glucose levels in the previous 2-3 weeks [1]. Monitoring the trend of values will give your doctor more information than a single high value. If there is a trend of fructosamine increasing over time that means that you don’t have good control over your blood sugar levels [1].