Random Blood Glucose. The average level of glucose in the bloodstream of a normal adult ranges from 70 to 130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 milligrams per deciliter, or mg/dL, 2 hours after starting a meal, according to the American Diabetes Association.A random blood glucose test can be done at any time.he average level of glucose in the bloodstream of a normal adult ranges from 70 to 130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 milligrams per deciliter, or mg/dL, 2 hours after starting a meal, according to the American Diabetes Association. A random blood glucose test can be done at any time.
Subcutaneous fluids may be given as often as is needed, but for most cats that require fluid supplementation, SQ. fluids are most often provided between once a week and once a day (with 2-3 times weekly being most common).
Medications administered by subcutaneous injection include drugs that can be given in small volumes (usually less than 1 mL but up to 2 mL is safe). Insulin and some hormones are commonly administered as subcutaneous injections. Other drugs that need to be given very quickly can also be administered via subcutaneous injection.