Remission!

[cjsmith]

I just got a REALLY good birthday present. It appears that Duchess is now in diabetic remission.

Details:
- She hasn't had her insulin shot today
- Her blood glucose has been around 100 all day
- The food she's on, and the insulin chosen for her, often have this effect if they are both started immediately
- I'll get her fructosamine blood work back Tuesday or Wednesday
- I am now to discontinue insulin until I get that phone call
- I am to monitor her for signs of diabetes return (increased thirst/urination, weight loss, listlessness)
- If it still appears she's in remission, we'll check her blood in a few weeks, then taper off until we're checking every six months or so

This happens in cats way, way more often than in humans. It's (nearly?) unheard-of in humans, but many kitties go into remission. I had no idea, even if we would be so lucky, that it could happen this fast.

Wow.

Comments

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Such wonderful news -- a relatively regular kitty life for her. And less kitty-health-related burdens on you too, which is also very welcome news!

I know that ever since mira_kitty was diagnosed with hip dysplasia that every time I see her now I feel grateful that she's not limping and has no other physical problems. I always felt lucky that she was in great shape, but now I'm a lot more aware of it. I'm happy you'll get to feel that sense of good luck and gratefulness and relief now too!

*PURRRRRRRR*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Well, relatively regular kitty life *IF* she really is in remission and *AS LONG AS* she stays that way. She may go back again any time.

I totally understand what you mean by feeling grateful for her health once you know how it feels to worry seriously about it. Amazing how one's perspective changes. Oh, yay for my sweet fluffball!

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I realized after I hit [Post Comment] that I forgot to write explicitly about the *IF*. It's also something I also consider all the time.

Yay for our sweet fluffballs who are doing so well!! =^..^=

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yes indeed. It's a blessing for as long as it lasts. That's all we can ask.

*purrrr*