First month after remission start
• For one week I tested Tilly's blood sugar every day, to make sure she was really in remission.
• Then I tested once per week until one month was up.
Post 1 month remission
• I test Tilly's blood sugar once per month and more often if she is ill.
• I keep my diabetes treatment kit up to date, since relapses happen in about 25% of cats.
In general
• Tilly will stick to the low-carb diet.
• No more cortisone.
• Tilly is weighed every month on a baby scale.
• I have a comprehensive blood panel, including thyroid values, done annually.
• Tilly received regular tooth cleanings until she had her last teeth extracted.
• Common problems in remission cats which can raise blood sugar levels are hyperthyroidism or pancreatitis (triaditis).
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