Hi there - new here (first post). After looking around and reading many threads one thing is very clear - I definitely need to home test. My vet, like many I have now read about here recommended NOT home testing specifically and said it was unnecessary.
A little history: My Pomeranian Juno was diagnosed last month after we noticed excessive thirst and then had accidents in the house (completely uncharacteristic). He was hospitalized for 10 days - got stabilized and returned home on 3 units insulin. Fructosamine still above 400 at last vet check 2 weeks post discharge - increased insulin to 4 units - vet wants to re-check him after 1 more month on insulin which is coming up june 1st.
I’ve read about human vs pet blood glucose meters and from what I gather, the test strips can be more expensive for the pet variety. Sounds like a lot of people use the human version and then do the appropriate conversion because it won’t be calibrated for a dog? Almost bought the AlfaTrax meter for pets before reading more here- so before I make any decisions I’d appreciate any helpful guidance.
What is the best meter / most accurate I can buy? I really want to do the best I can.
Thanks!
A little history: My Pomeranian Juno was diagnosed last month after we noticed excessive thirst and then had accidents in the house (completely uncharacteristic). He was hospitalized for 10 days - got stabilized and returned home on 3 units insulin. Fructosamine still above 400 at last vet check 2 weeks post discharge - increased insulin to 4 units - vet wants to re-check him after 1 more month on insulin which is coming up june 1st.
I’ve read about human vs pet blood glucose meters and from what I gather, the test strips can be more expensive for the pet variety. Sounds like a lot of people use the human version and then do the appropriate conversion because it won’t be calibrated for a dog? Almost bought the AlfaTrax meter for pets before reading more here- so before I make any decisions I’d appreciate any helpful guidance.
What is the best meter / most accurate I can buy? I really want to do the best I can.
Thanks!
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