So, I need some more information on diabetes in dogs.... so I'm making a thread about it. I'd like to get some background information before our next appt on Thursday so I can go in with worked out questions and not my random thoughts going everywhere. So if anyone can answer questions or better yet point out some reputable resources I'd be super happy. I would have normally had this done for today's appt but without getting too much into things... I'm just REALLY not having a good week.
Keeda was put on 8 units insulin BID, I picked up 10mL (100units/mL) insulin & 100 needles... it cost me $140! Which being an usually unemployed student is a little... :yikes: :yikes:
Here are my current questions:
1) In the dog dosage range where is she falling? Is that high or low?
2) Can dogs take metformin? It works great for T2 in humans and it has a super cheap generic.
3) How do dogs manage on dosing BID vs QD? With my work hours it would be MUCH easier for me to do QD... BID is going to take some creativity. Is the BID insulin cheaper though?
4) Does anyone have any leads on reputable places to buy the cheapest insulin? Right now my plan is Costco, but they're only like $7 cheaper than the pharmacy down the road. I am going to stop there to get a full price list for all the insulin types though.
5) How do I keep tabs on her levels at home?
6) Anyone with a Diabetic dog/cat... what is your vet schedule routine? Like how often do you have rechecks and what exactly do they check?
Keeda was put on 8 units insulin BID, I picked up 10mL (100units/mL) insulin & 100 needles... it cost me $140! Which being an usually unemployed student is a little... :yikes: :yikes:
Here are my current questions:
1) In the dog dosage range where is she falling? Is that high or low?
2) Can dogs take metformin? It works great for T2 in humans and it has a super cheap generic.
3) How do dogs manage on dosing BID vs QD? With my work hours it would be MUCH easier for me to do QD... BID is going to take some creativity. Is the BID insulin cheaper though?
4) Does anyone have any leads on reputable places to buy the cheapest insulin? Right now my plan is Costco, but they're only like $7 cheaper than the pharmacy down the road. I am going to stop there to get a full price list for all the insulin types though.
5) How do I keep tabs on her levels at home?
6) Anyone with a Diabetic dog/cat... what is your vet schedule routine? Like how often do you have rechecks and what exactly do they check?