8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo)

Hi everyone,

This is my first condo. I had no idea how to do a “condo” until I saw instructions on someone else’s Feline Health thread. I think I put the recap first. I posted a thread yesterday because I expected to see Casey's BG to go down when I came home at lunch to test her, but saw this instead. Here is a copy of yesterday's, non-condo thread: http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=49109

8/3 Recap
AMPS~190
Put down 3oz can FF Free Feed until +5.5
2nd cycle (since dosing fluctuation do to nervousness)~ 1.0u (Lantus)
+4.25~235
+5~232
+5.75~238
+10.25~252
PMPS~246
Put down 3oz can FF Free Feed until +5.5
3rd cycle~1.0u
+2~205
+4.5~121
+5.2~131
+5.75~127

I was very frustrated this morning, seeing Casey's PS BG#'s going up like this; it feels like they are going in the wrong direction! This evening I was releaved to finally a PS # lower than the previous!! Also, I was not able to do tests in between today, which I guess gave her a break from yesterday. She was terrible about getting tested by last night and this morning.

8/4
AMPS~278
Put down 3oz can FF Free Feed until +5.5
4th cycle~1.0u
PMPS~228
Put down 3oz can FF Free Feed until +5.5
5th cycle~1.0u
Unusually so, she at the entire 3oz FF by +2...she usually does not indulge like that.
+2~195 going to put out 1/2 can FF - it will be the lowest carb I have inhouse, since she has eaten lots already.
+4.5~159 - not too bad for eating more than usual. I am letting her eat as much as she wants until her diabetes is more regulated.

I do not know if I did this correcly, or if I need to add anything else.

Thank you for your understanding and patience with me as I am learning the ropes,

Roberta
and Casey

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 (First Condo)

Welcome Roberta & Casey!! You did great! PMPS is looking good. It will get easier when you keep Casey on a consistent dose for a few days and let the Lantus shed fill.

This is a great board with very helpful caring people. You will be asked a lot of questions in the beginning but it is all to help you and Casey. Feel free to ask any questions!

Welcome again and have a great evening!

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 (First Condo)

Hi Roberta!

It's not necessary to post a recap of the previous day's numbers. You're perfectly welcome to do so but your SS should contain all of the up to date numbers. (I'm lazy. I don't like to do double the work!!) I personally like the color coding on a SS, but that's me.

We do like to hear how Casey is doing. You kitty is more than just her numbers. Many people report on the 5 Ps -- peeing, pooping, purring, preening, and playing. It lets us know about whether behavior is normal. Of course, we LOVE hearing about both silly and charming stuff, too.

Casey's numbers look fine. You're not going to see a totally flat curve - at least not yet. It's been only 10 days. I would suggest sticking with the 1.0u dose for a little longer. You're seeing some nadirs that are under 200 and Casey is not bouncing into higher ranges. Just remember, Lantus likes both consistency and patience.

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 (First Condo)

Hi Roberta and Casey - welcome aboard. I think you did great!!! You can really put in anything you want in a condo that is about Casey and how she is doing. I really like the day before RECAPS, but not everyone does those - I like them since you can see what happened the day before. Everyone here has their own style, I'm sure you'll find what works for you too. The bottom line is we want to hear how she is doing - she is more than just numbers. I lvoe hearing about the kitties - what antics they have been up to etc.

Welcome aboard - I hope you'll post a daily condo so we can all get to know Casey.

Her numbers looks great so far. What Sienne wrote at the end of her post is important - Lantus takes patience, it loves consistency. Feel free at any time to ask questions!

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 (First Condo)

Sienne and Gabby said:

Hi Roberta!

It's not necessary to post a recap of the previous day's numbers. You're perfectly welcome to do so but your SS should contain all of the up to date numbers. (I'm lazy. I don't like to do double the work!!) I personally like the color coding on a SS, but that's me.

We do like to hear how Casey is doing. You kitty is more than just her numbers. Many people report on the 5 Ps -- peeing, pooping, purring, preening, and playing. It lets us know about whether behavior is normal. Of course, we LOVE hearing about both silly and charming stuff, too.

Casey's numbers look fine. You're not going to see a totally flat curve - at least not yet. It's been only 10 days. I would suggest sticking with the 1.0u dose for a little longer. You're seeing some nadirs that are under 200 and Casey is not bouncing into higher ranges. Just remember, Lantus likes both consistency and patience.

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lol...I am working on both, but sometimes panic and/or worry seem to override patience...lol

Thank you for letting me know how how this works and what you all look for in the condo posts.

Roberta
and Casey

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 (First Condo)

When you have a chance, could you complete a profile on Casey? It will give us more of her background -- date of diagnosis, medical history, food, etc. The instructions for the profile are linked.

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 (First Condo)

hi roberta! yay for finding your way here! you're doing great and i think casey is responding as expected. the great thing about the spreadsheet is that as you fill it out with test results you'll begin to see patterns emerge. then you'll get AH HA moments as someone explains how the lantus is working and you'll be able to actually see it. it's awesome!

i learned a ton by reading other people's condos - it's really interesting. lots of different options and you'll see how different folks do things. feel free to comment or ask questions as you look!

glad you're here & looking forward to getting to know you and casey! sorry for so much side-chatter on your post yesterday!

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 (First Condo)

my Casey bear said:

Hi everyone,

This is my first condo.

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And a fine condo it 'tis!
(Caseys ss is looking pretty good lately - 8 cycles in a row with no pink!)

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo

Hello and welcome!! Great first condo indeed! Casey has some nice numbers going! You may need to invest in some of these as you embark on this journey!! :lol: :lol: :lol: Gracie's bean Marjorie swears you can get them at Chico's too!!! :lol: :lol:

Please ask questions as you think of them! Otherwise, you're doing great!!!

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo

ohmygosh christie - those are the ugliest patience pants i've ever seen! :lol: marjorie found me some sparkly yellow ones, maybe she has a better pair for roberta.

i hope i didn't just insult you and those are your most favorite pants ever and you own 12 pair of them in your closet right now! :shock:

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo

OMG Christie....where have you BEEN????? I got rid of those a long time ago. Here are my current patience pants which are now part of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Patience Pants. These are the yellow ones:


You don't need them yet, Roberta, but just in case.....you know where to find me...and them :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo

:lol: :lol: oh my god, those pants are nasty Marjorie!
but i like Christie's! :lol: looks like you can breath in those, lol!

Welcome to LL Roberta!
:mrgreen:

Re: 8/4 Casey AMPS~278 PMPS~228 +2~195 +4.4~159 (First Condo

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!! Sorry I didn't get a chance to respond earlier...

Roberta