Duchess is gonna LOVE this

[cjsmith]

Duchess went in for a glucose curve on Monday. After hours I got a call from the head vet tech: "Dr. Griscom is holding her head in her hands and doesn't know what to make of this." The next day I got a call from Dr. Griscom: "Dr. White doesn't know what to make of this either." It seems that her blood glucose levels throughout the day started too high, ended way too low, did not form a curve, and showed no signs that they would bottom out.

I am now the proud owner of a new glucose meter, test strips, and lancets. (WOW those supplies are expensive.) Unlike the vet clinic, I can do a twelve-hour curve, and mine won't be distorted by the effects of the cat's panic during the morning vet trip. I'm a little surprised that I was the one to suggest this, but Dr. Griscom seemed enthusiastic once I did.

Comments

[nosrednayduj]

The meter should have come with some sample strips. Use those first and return the unopened box of other strips if it's a loser. Here's hoping it's a winner... I used it on myself when learning how to use the meter so that I didn't torment the cat for no good reason.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Good idea! I think it did come with samples! Thank you.

I get special training at the vet's tomorrow afternoon. They probably want to show me the flashlight and hot compress tricks. :-)

[nosrednayduj]

My vet was totally unsupportive of home testing. I have no idea what they'll show you. But be prepared to make up your own instructions if theirs don't work once you actually get home.

I got an enormous amount of info from http://www.felinediabetes.com/ including advice on how to do the home testing stuff.