Feline diabetes care plan

This is a plan Donna, a nurse, put together for her diabetic cat. I especially like #1 of Other Goals.

Short-term goals:

1. Tigger will demonstrate compliance with a low carb (<10%).
2. Tigger will maintain bg's under 300 80% of the time within 2 months or by September 30, 2006. Tigger had a set back while we vacationed for the first week in September. Paid caregiver unable to test bg's. Goal modified: to within 3 months or by October 31, 2006.
3. Tigger will be more affectionate as demonstrated by increased purring and social interaction, within 3 months or by October 31, 2006.
4. Tigger will demonstrate improved hygiene as demonstrated by adequate preening within 1 month or by August 31, 2006.
5. Tigger will urinate within normal limits as evidenced by urine clunks in litter box ongoing.
6. Tigger will have increased activity level as evidenced by playfulness, less lethargy within 2 months or by September 30,2006.
7. Tigger will demonstrate decreased aggressiveness as evidenced by no hissing and biting of family or friends within 5 months, or by December 31, 2006.
8. Tigger will attain and maintain bg's under 200 80% of the time within 6 months or by January 31, 2007.

Intermediate goal:

1. Tigger will attain and maintain bg's under 130 80% of the time within 9 months or by April 30, 2007

Long Term Goals:

1. Tigger will attain and maintain bg's within 80-130 with or without extrinsic insulin within 12 months or by July 31, 2007.
2. Tigger will live a healthier and happier life as demonstrated by few if any complications related to DM.

Other goals:

1. Tigger's Caregivers will utilize appropriate coping mechanisms, such as but not limited to Chocolate, wine, social outings, exercise, and sleep to prevent caregiver burnout.
2. Tigger's Caregivers will utilize appropriate support groups, such as YDC forums, to maintain sanity!