My post regarding blood glucose testing was an effort to understand the value of having the exact results because I did not know. I don't claim to know it all. I have also received suggestions for obtaining the blood sample that do not involve clipping the nail-something else I was not aware of.. things I needed to know to "do it right". I have been fortunate for the past few years to not have ferrets with insulinoma until recently. maybe because one thing I HAVE done responsibly is give them a good quality diet. Peanut was adrenal also. She was as old as 8 or even 9 and showing no signs of insulinoma UNTIL the screaming started the night she passed....short of playing Frankenstein, I do everything possible to give these kids a long healthy QUALITY of life. I came here for information. Most people responded without accusations of irresponsibility...thanks! I STILL think that treating an insulinomic ferret with an improved diet and as little steroid as possible is the way to go. Caroline also subscribes to this philosophy and has maintained her insulinoma kid with no repercussion....any information I have provided is just intended as food for thought as I feel we should minimize the use of steroids whenever possible. Kimberly Fox Director/Rescue Mom Somethin Up My Sleeve Ferret Rescue http://companiontalk.terrabox.com/SUMS-Rescue.html Help The Helpless. SUPPORT PRIVATE RESCUE Pay Pal accepted for donations at this email address. [Posted in FML 5507]