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 tested Tilly's blood sugar once per month and more often if she was ill.
- I kept my diabetes treatment kit up to date, since relapses happen in about 25% of cats.
In general
- Tilly continued to eat a low-carb wet food diet.
- No more cortisone.
- Tilly was weighed every month on a baby scale.
- I had a comprehensive blood panel, including thyroid values, done annually. Later, due to other illnesses, quarterly.
- 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).