My Keeshond has been on Vetsulin for about 2 years (never as well controlled as I would have liked). My vet switched her to Humulin N about 10 days ago. I was using u-100 syringes for the Vetsulin - converting her dose back to u-40 she was getting 18 U AM and 16.8 PM. He started her on 4 U BID of Humulin N (way too low - her blood glucose readings were in the 400s). I have gradually raised her dose to 12 U and expect to have to increase it more (she's still running in the 300s). My questions: Are most of you that have switched to Humulin using close to the same dose as Vetsulin u-40 dose? Also, I have to leave for a business trip on Saturday and will have to board her at the vet's while I am gone, so I don't think I should increase her dosage more until I return and can monitor her more closely. Any thoughts on this? The vet doesn't seem to be concerned with numbers in the mid 200-mid 300's - - - I like to keep them lower if I can. What numbers are most of you trying to achieve? The last question: I talked to another vet and they have secured a supply of Vetsulin, so she suggested I go back to it. My initial instinct is to keep trying the Humulin N to see if I can get better control, but I would love some feedback from others who have used both. Have some of you had bad experiences with Vetsulin? I felt like the vetsulin wasn't consistent from bottle to bottle sometimes. Magil is 12 years old and is almost completely blind now I appreciate any insight or suggestions from any of you!!!!
Last thing - - WalMart isn't the only place to get deals on diabetic supplies. If you're lucky enough to live in a town that still has an independent pharmacy, stop in and talk with your pharmacist there - - -many times you will get much more personalized treatment & advice and can often get free - or very inexpensive - blood glucose meters and good deals on strips & insulin. (I'm paying half what I paid for Vetsulin and can probably get the Novolin a bit cheaper than that.) Sorry - I just hate the way WalMart has become such a monopoly ---- that's traditionally not so good in the long run (Hope I haven't offended anyone with my opinions!!!) THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP with Magil!!!!
Last thing - - WalMart isn't the only place to get deals on diabetic supplies. If you're lucky enough to live in a town that still has an independent pharmacy, stop in and talk with your pharmacist there - - -many times you will get much more personalized treatment & advice and can often get free - or very inexpensive - blood glucose meters and good deals on strips & insulin. (I'm paying half what I paid for Vetsulin and can probably get the Novolin a bit cheaper than that.) Sorry - I just hate the way WalMart has become such a monopoly ---- that's traditionally not so good in the long run (Hope I haven't offended anyone with my opinions!!!) THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP with Magil!!!!
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