What do acronyms mean in most of the titles?

[kidsandliz]

Hi

As a newbie to this forum I am not sure what the acronyms mean that people are posting in most of the titles.
Thanks

 

[Ann & Tess GA]

I think you are referring to AMPS and PMPS? AMPS is AM (morning) preshot test. PMPS is the evening preshot test. The "+" symbols indicate the hours after the insulin has been given. There are quite a few others too, just ask when you encounter one.

 

[kidsandliz]

I think you are referring to AMPS and PMPS? AMPS is AM (morning) preshot test. PMPS is the evening preshot test. The "+" symbols indicate the hours after the insulin has been given. There are quite a few others too, just ask when you encounter one.

Thanks. Yes that was what I was asking about.

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

In addition to what Ann said, if you see "AMBG or PMBG" instead of "AMPS" or PMPS", it means that caretaker did not give insulin. AMBG = AM Blood Glucose and PMBG = PM Blood glucose

 

[BJM]

Can we get you started using our grid to record your glucose tests? It will help us give you better feedback. Instructions are here.

Understanding the spreadsheet/grid:

The colored headings at the top are the ranges of glucose values. They are color-coded to clue you in as to meaning.

Each day is 1 row. Each column stores different data for the day.

From left to right, you enter
the Date in the first column
the AMPS (morning pre-shot test) in the 2nd column
the Units given (turquoise column)

Then, there are 11 columns labeled +1 through +11
If you test at +5 (5 hours after the shot), you enter the test number in the +5 column
If you test at +7 (7 hours after the shot), you enter the test number in the +7 column
and so on.

Halfway across the page is the column for PMPS (evening pre-shot)
To the right is another turquoise column for Units given at the evening shot.

There is second set of columns labeled +1 through +11
If you snag a before bed test at +3, you enter the test number in the +3 column.

We separate day and night numbers like that because many cats go lower at night.

It is merely a grid for storing the info; no math required.

 

[kidsandliz]

Can we get you started using our grid to record your glucose tests? It will help us give you better feedback.

I don't have a meter yet. I have to scrape up the money to buy one - just spent nearly $700 on this cat in the last 5 days and I get food stamps, this state did not expand medicaid so I have to pay full price for health insurance for me ($798/mo) due to having cancer and so money is extremely tight. But once I can afford one I will be keeping track and appreciate the reference to the spreadsheet people use.

 

[BJM]

Look in the upper right hand corner of your screen for a private conversation notice.

Until you have testing supplies, just note your observations on food and water intake and output, and dehydration checks.