When to start a cat on glargine insulin?
Starting a cat on glargine insulin If [glucose] > 360mg/dL (20mmol/L) begin glargine at an initial dose of 0.5U/kg ideal body weight q12hrs (BID) If [glucose] < 360mg/dL (20mmol/L) begin at 0.25U/kg ideal body weight q12hrs (BID) Perform a 12hr glucose curve with samples taken every 4hrs DO NOTincrease dose for the first week.
How often should I give my Cat RX glargine?
Rx Glargine = Lantus: This acid pH insulin precipitates in the neutral pH of the body and is absorbed slowly. The initial dose is 1 to 2 IU/cat twice a day. It lasts 12 to 18 hours.
Can a ketoacidotic Cat take glargine’s / C?
Ketoacidotic cats may be treated with glargine s/c at the above dose rates in combination with regular insulin IM or IV (we have found IU regular insulin IM every 2-4 hours based on glucose conc works best).
What is a typical insulin dosage for a regulated Kitty?
As for what dose you see a regulated cat, that depends what the cat needs. My 2 cats were high dose acros, so their regulated doses on Lev were around 37u or 21u or whatever happened to get them into BG numbers in the 100 to 200 range. Most cats don’t need much insulin more than around 3u, but you will see lots on 1u or even less.
When to increase the dose of glargine in cats?
Adjusting glargine insulin dose Once a cat has been stabilised on glargine insulin (i.e. after a week of therapy), the dose may need to be increased or decreased. Indications for increasing the dose of glargine insulin If pre-insulin glucose conc. is > 12mmol/L, then increase dose by 0.25-1.0U/injection
How long does glargine insulin last in cats?
Because glargine insulin is long-lasting, it can continue to work inside your cat’s body throughout the day, where other types of insulin might fall short after a few hours. Glargine insulin, unlike other types of insulin, spoils after one month if it’s not kept refrigerated.
How often should I give my Cat glargine Lantus?
Hence the ultra-long-acting human insulins, Glargine Lantus or Detemir Levemir, work best for these cats. Rx Glargine = Lantus: This acid pH insulin precipitates in the neutral pH of the body and is absorbed slowly. The initial dose is 1 to 2 IU/cat twice a day. It lasts 12 to 18 hours.
Ketoacidotic cats may be treated with glargine s/c at the above dose rates in combination with regular insulin IM or IV (we have found IU regular insulin IM every 2-4 hours based on glucose conc works best).