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​Tips for Multiple Caregivers

​Tips for Multiple Caregivers

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

I was the primary caregiver when it came to Lucy and diabetes management but we do have members in our Facebook group that have multiple caregivers in their household. And while this is great, it is … read more
​Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips

​Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

When Lucy was first diagnosed with canine diabetes and I started testing blood glucose levels I got error readings. What I quickly learned was that I was not filling the test strip enough, I thought … read more
​Puppies with Diabetes

​Puppies with Diabetes

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

Puppies with diabetes…we often hear from the veterinary world that it is rare but we have seen more puppies diagnosed with diabetes mellitus over the past couple years. When Lesley Whitham, a … read more
​The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting

​The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

I was lucky enough to have a dog that had no issue with testing or injecting. Lucy was a very laid-back dog when it came to all things diabetes, but I often see members in our Facebook group that hav … read more
​A Thorough Guide to Diabetic Insulin Syringes

​A Thorough Guide to Diabetic Insulin Syringes

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

Looking for the correct syringes for insulin can be really confusing! When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had no idea what all the numbers meant. We’ve learned about diabetic insulin … read more
What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?

What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

Food and treats: what can my dog eat? This is one of the most common questions asked after our dogs are diagnosed with diabetes. After Lucy’s diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and diabetes I went … read more