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Once you get the hang of it…
I could not use the pen… It drove Margherita nuts because of the noise. I just put her on the floor and stradle her gently between my legs. Then I put a warm sock filled with rice on her ear for a few minutes. Then I move the sock to the inside of the ear, [...]
Syringes and Insulin Topics
I went to Osco, and got 100 of their “Ultra Comfort” syringes for $14.99. I did not need a prescription, nor did I fill out any log. I found that the best prices, for insulin was Wal-Mart, though. Osco charged me $35 for the Humulin L, but when I priced it at Wal-Mart, it was [...]
Feline Diabetes — Oh, no!
I spent most of the night on the 4th of July with Margherita at the animal hospital. It seems that she had a UTI that was brought on by the fact that she was diabetic. I test her blood glucose and urine every day, and inject her with insulin twice a day. Margherita seems to [...]
Welcome to the Vampire Club!
I just received my One Touch UltraSmart blood glucose meter in the mail today, and tried to test Margherita tonight on the ear. I got bit, and the click pen is not worth a darn. So, I have given up for the night, as I am already on Augmentin 875mg from another cat bite from [...]
Stressed out, but marching on…
I have decided to get the One Touch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Meter, after reading all of the pros and cons through various sources. I have ordered one through Diabetic Expresssince they seem to have the best prices. The July special is $29.99 plus additional rebates. I also got a great deal on the testing strips [...]
Happy 4th of July!
I spent most of the night with Margherita at the animal hospital. It seems that she has a UTI that was brought on by the fact that she may be diabetic. I will take her to the regular vet today.
