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