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Let me just say that until recently, I was not clear what the numbers on the cover of the syringe box meant. I just took my picture into Walmart and said, “I need a box of these syringes please.” So, … read more

Ketone Testing My Diabetic Dog Interestingly, not many vets recommend ketone testing in our diabetic dogs. It’s sad really, especially in the beginning when BG (Blood Glucose) is running high, t … read more

Fructosamine Testing My Diabetic Dog Your vet recommends that you have a Fructosamine Test done on your diabetic pup… hmmmmm. Besides being a mouthful, what is that test? Here’s one definition: “ … read more

Is My Diabetic Dog in Rebound (Somogyi)? Today we are going to talk about Somogyi Effect also known as Rebound (too much insulin). Remember when we were discussing curves a few posts ago and I m … read more

The Dance Between Food and Insulin Today we will talk about how insulin and food work together. I think of it as a dance because that’s how my brain works. Some call it a race, but to me that mean … read more