Punkin Pie: April 1986 (est) - August 4, 2002


Punkin has gone to rest gently in the arms of his creator. These web pages are dedicated to his memory and to the spirit of helping other feline diabetics fostered by the FDMB*.  
 

Punkin (GA) BG Testing Demo Video

Testing blood glucose levels at home is a key skill in managing diabetes and it only takes minutes a day.

It's Easier than you think!

  • !!   BG Test Video - Feline blood glucose testing... 
  • Test Strip Examples - Was your test strip full?
  • Meter face-off results: Bayer Elite XL vs Freestyle - Not all meters are created equal: how accurate is accurate?

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    Sugarcat Diary

    Be sure too keep good records! Logging insulin dose, diet, and symptoms (thirst, excessive urine, playfulness, etc.) will help you figure out what program works best for your sugarcat.

    Sample Blood Glucose, Diet, and Medication log Punkin's Log (Excel spreadsheet, 34k)

    Comments: sample abbreviations used: 

    • Bold BG shows the value recorded closest to peak
    • Fed FF = Punkin was fed Fancy Feast
    • Fed innva = Punkin was fed Innova Lite
    • psyl = psyllium
    • mB12 = methylcobalamine form of vitamin B12
    • Dotted red border marks a BG reading over 400
    • Dotted green border marks a BG reading that is unexpectedly low or below 200 at preshot
    • Yellow background highlights some unusual condition or circumstance



    Feline Diabetes Information


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