From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2002-05-05 16:27:00 UTC
Subject: Re: the value of some medical procedures on your sick
ferret
Dia Garland wrote:
> Does this give an accurate measurement? And where do you get the materials
> to do the glucose test? I am asking because we have had an awful time
> testing my Sampson for his blood glucose level, both before and after his
> adrenal surgery. The vet tried repeatedly to get blood from the neck and
> just couldn't get enough to test accurately. In addition, Sampson had to be
> put under for the testing and I don't feel comfortable with that happening
> too often.
I believe it gives as accurate a reading as any other method. I'm having
trouble with the "both before and after his adrenal surgery". Does he
have both adrenal and insulinoma? I got my materials from Wal-Mart. I
got the TheraSense FreeStyle blood glucose meter. I think it is better
because it takes just a tiny amount of blood to run a test. It cost $68
but had a $40 rebate on it. Once you have the meter, all you will need
to replace as you use them up are the test strips. I keep a little
booklet with his readings in it so I can show it to his vet when he goes
in for a checkup.
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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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