Are we bouncing?

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Yea right. Well they mysteriously gave up!
I am playing w T to distract him! So they are playing too!

But I've got errands! Dang it!!!
 
Tucker&Me said:
Yea right. Well they mysteriously gave up!
I am playing w T to distract him! So they are playing too!

But I've got errands! Dang it!!!
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And there's some of the "joy" and excitement of living with a diabetic cat; sometimes they really blow your schedule out of the water.
 
Oh wow! Sorry, I just arrived to read through your thread here. Yeah, I wouldn't shoot. He was rising but is going back down...so I'd avoid insulin. He might be high tonight, but that's okay.
 
Rachel said:
Oh wow! Sorry, I just arrived to read through your thread here. Yeah, I wouldn't shoot. He was rising but is going back down...so I'd avoid insulin. He might be high tonight, but that's okay.
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Yep, looks like no shooting. Happens.
 
Even though he'll probably go high tonight, I'd think twice about fattening that 1.4 (as in last night's dose.) I know it's frustrating, but ...
I'd like to see Sue weigh in on your next move, as she's much better than me at intuiting what your next move may be at this point.
BTW, would be a good idea to note times (in terms of before/after +4, +8, whatever) & amounts of food every time he eats anything in a cycle in "Comments" section - may be helpful to all trying to figure this bouncy thing out.
 
Very interesting that he didn't bounce this morning. I figured after last night's PMPS and then green numbers, you'd be looking at a high number this morning. I'm wondering if those pancreas aren't kicking in a little to try to help out!
 
In my limited knowledge I was wondering the same!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VALIDATING, Rachel.

I must run out now.
What do I do next? Just keep testing?

Back in an hour
 
I'm with Robin...I think we may need to adjust the dose some tonight. We'll probably just need to wait and see what your preshot number is.
 
Robin&BB said:
Even though he'll probably go high tonight, I'd think twice about fattening that 1.4 (as in last night's dose.) I know it's frustrating, but ...
I'd like to see Sue weigh in on your next move, as she's much better than me at intuiting what your next move may be at this point.
BTW, would be a good idea to note times (in terms of before/after +4, +8, whatever) & amounts of food every time he eats anything in a cycle in "Comments" section - may be helpful to all trying to figure this bouncy thing out.
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Okay. Will do my best to make it understandable to all!
@Sue and Oliver (GA)
I work 5-9PM tonight girls. Chicago time.
I just got home now, will test in a sec

Thank you everybody!!:bighug:
 
o_OWell, that was an interesting cycle, Brenda. I think there are two possibilities. I like Rachel's idea that his pancreas might decide to wake up every few cycles. This certainly fits with your amps today; he really shouldn't have been that low at the end of 12 hours, and then continue to drop. This makes dosing extra challenging because you never know when his pancreas will decide to join the party and lower the levels when logically, they shouldn't be lower. And I am still wondering whether his pattern might be two or three cycles of higher flatter numbers after a low nadir. He is acting a little like a Lantus kitty in this way; they tend to allow 6 cycles to clear a bounce. He does seem to do this - he even had a similar pattern with N. You'd get some low numbers and then he'd be high and flat for awhile.

So I think it could be either or a combination of both. Regardless, he certainly is dancing to his own music!

I guess I'd lower the dose to 1.2 and just hold it for several cycles, expecting that he might run a little high for a while before he drops. And it will be easier on you if you just figure this is how he is going to look. He may have some higher levels but he will drop lower. Overall, his numbers are in decent ranges most of the time. Keep getting those ketone tests. He probably will be higher tonight. If it would improve your schedule, you could shoot early tonight as he hasn't had a shot in 24 hours. If you are on the best 12/12, I'd just wait. I will try to be around tonight later also. (Played with grandsons all day - time for a little quiet time tonight for Grandma)
 
So awesome to hear from you! Get the vino out, Gran.
I'll be back later! Can't comment now, but THANK YOU!
 
Sue and Oliver (GA) said:
I think there are two possibilities. I like Rachel's idea that his pancreas might decide to wake up every few cycles. And I am still wondering whether his pattern might be two or three cycles of higher flatter numbers after a low nadir.
So I think it could be either or a combination of both.

I guess I'd lower the dose to 1.2 and just hold it for several cycles, expecting that he might run a little high for a while before he drops.
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@Rachel , @Sue and Oliver (GA) - Yep, maybe Tucker's sleepy pancreas is starting to snap out of it, eh? ... Sue, do you recall how at one point (some months back) you had suggested we reduce the dose just a little & hold it when Bat-Bat was doing that weird hang-time thing with the bouncy-bounce? And yep, it worked! :)
 
Tucker&Me said:
Thank you Rachel!! Thanks for looking out for us Robin! Xo
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Always happy to help to the best of my ability, Brenda. So glad Rachel & Sue will be around tonight - two very smart cookies! As for me, I'm having some fatigue issues lately (just woke up again a little while ago) but do plan to check back in tonight after you get home from work.
 
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Robin&BB said:
Always happy to help to the best of my ability, Brenda. So glad Rachel & Sue will be around tonight - two very smart cookies! As for me, I'm having some fatigue issues lately (just woke up again a little while ago) but do plan to check back in tonight after you get home from work.
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I am sorry to hear you're not feeling 100% Robin.
Just rest!!Please! I'll be in good hands.
It's probably better to follow Sue's recommendation about shooting the 1.2 as I can't monitor nearly as close tomw until about +4! Grrr. Work!!
You take it easy. We're good here sis.
 
Robin&BB said:
@Rachel , @Sue and Oliver (GA) - Yep, maybe Tucker's sleepy pancreas is starting to snap out of it, eh? ... Sue, do you recall how at one point (some months back) you had suggested we reduce the dose just a little & hold it when Bat-Bat was doing that weird hang-time thing with the bouncy-bounce? And yep, it worked! :)
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I was wondering if it might be sputtering!! He just seems livelier, happier when he's low.
Not begging for food or anything, just content like he feels good. Fingers crossed for his little jalopy pancreas!
 
I'm going to go ahead and test now, for a precise 10pm shoot. I want to keep him on this 10/10
Then 1.2 it is, ladies!!!

Thank you all for hanging in with me tonight! :bighug:
 
First time ever..he jerked away from me at the very end of the shot! Bent the needle even!!
But I didn't smell, feel or see any insulin. I just shaved the spot last night!!
I think it's okay.
 
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