tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post3571816800842442111..comments2024-03-08T03:32:48.181-05:00Comments on Insights into Veterinary Endocrinology: Glargine Insulin Is Expensive: Is Compounded Insulin an Acceptable Alternative?Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-3078238939287815862013-12-22T09:05:38.776-05:002013-12-22T09:05:38.776-05:00Some owners love using the pens, but they do requi...Some owners love using the pens, but they do require some training to use correctly. In your cat, it sounds like it's more than just the Lantus pen that is the problem for the brittle diabetes, but switching from the pen to insulin injections (or to another insulin entirely) might be a good idea. If you haven't already done so, I'd certainly rule out pancreatitis and urinary tract infection since they are common factors in poor diabetic control.Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-49659486981218853212013-12-18T21:38:20.192-05:002013-12-18T21:38:20.192-05:00Dr. Peterson,
we have a diabetic cat in the prac...Dr. Peterson,<br /> we have a diabetic cat in the practice who is on Lantus . the owner obviously was not giving injections right. cat goes dka . we get the cat regulated again , I have to say Beautifully amazing the cats blood sugar was over 800 and the cat was collapsed. The owner insists of using the pen I do not think he read you have to hold the pen for at least ten seconds .. and yes the cat is DKA again.. this cat has used 27 of its lives but as it is slower now but he seems to be responding. what is your opinion of using the pen in cats? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-43882059456987654632013-12-14T08:56:27.988-05:002013-12-14T08:56:27.988-05:00Thank you for input and kind remarks.
I complete...Thank you for input and kind remarks. <br /><br />I completely agree with your statements, but the cost of Lantus is likely going to continue to rise — we just hope that the cost stabilizes.<br /><br />What we really need is more insulin preparations (analogs), such as glargine or detemir, that are FDA-approved for use in dogs and cats. With insulins made and marked for human use, we have no control on the price or if it's going to be discontinued.Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-86689254104335168952013-12-14T06:54:01.560-05:002013-12-14T06:54:01.560-05:00Great information! I treated diabetic feline for 8...Great information! I treated diabetic feline for 8+ years with Lantus.Initial cost, yes high however if you break it down, $200, 1000U, 6U/day, approx 6 months supply:<br />$33/month; I refrigerated my Lantus and used every drop. Glucose monitoring remained consistent despite age of Lantus (recommended discard at 30 days). In the big picture, yes high cost upfront, but maintaining health via good nutrition and good glucose control with Lantus was the best bang for my buck in the long run.... Vet visits were solely for check ups.... great cat passed away of chest cancer rather than diabetic complications.... yep agreed, stick with the lantus, good investment!carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847517816936723395noreply@blogger.com