Hi Donna.
Thanks very much for sharing your experiences. The vet has suggested we start with a pill treatment. It is a human drug that is very new on the market--about a month. Plus we will be giving him special food to help him gain weight. If the pill form doesn't help to regulate his blood sugar levels, we will then have to move to the insulin shots. We have two other cats (Romeo is the middle cat) so it will be a little difficult having to make alterations in diet, etc. But one thing I've learned about cats is their ability to adapt. It really feels like one of those life-changing events, but I guess it's a matter of adjusting our routines and those of our three cats. Thanks again, and I wish Stripes and your family the best of luck as well.