Blood glucose & curves explained (diabetes monitoring)
After diagnosis, a single glucose value can't guide dosing β a glucose curve (multiple points across the day) shows whether insulin keeps glucose in a safe band. Home meters with ear sampling handle most monitoring.
π§Ύ Before the test
- βFeed and inject insulin per the vet's schedule
- βLog every meal, injection and measurement
- βCompare your home meter with the clinic's periodically
π Reading the key values
| Search | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting glucose | Under-controlled or insufficient insulin | Overdose risk (hypoglycemia is dangerous) |
| Curve nadir | Insulin under-dosing β vet-guided increase | Below 65-80 mg/dL is hypoglycemia β reduce now and manage |
| Fructosamine (blood) | The 1-2 week average ran high | Well controlled or over-controlled |
| Urine ketones | Ketoacidosis risk β emergency | Normal |
π‘ How to read it Feline insulin adjustments must be slow (0.5-1U steps, 5-7 days apart). Hypoglycemia is more dangerous than hyperglycemia: weakness or seizures means honey on the gums and immediate transport.
π€ AI report interpretation
Type the values from your report below (e.g. βALT 250, BUN 40β) and the AI will interpret them against each testβs reference meanings.
FAQ
How do I test at home?
Ear-margin or paw-pad lancet pokes with a human glucometer work for most trained cats β continuous home data beats single clinic points.
Can diabetes go into remission?
Cats sometimes do (early strict control + low-carb diet, roughly 30-50%); dogs usually need lifelong therapy.