sorry, didn't mean to pressure you, the +1.45 was ok. I know how exhausting this is.
I don't know the origin but daily threads that are updated as BG tests are done are called "condos". Maybe think of it as where your day's data is "living" on the L&L forum?
You can slow him down by giving some LC or MC food since this is early in the cycle.
Yes there are limited characters, sometimes you need to be inventive, but as you update numbers, when you run out of space, you can delete earlier ones leaving the more relevant numbers in the subject line.
Condo is the daily thread, here's a link to a slang dictionary with lots of abbreviations/slang we use and an explanation of where they originated from.
I have no fewer than three of these in my well-appointed living room - well, the cats thinks it's well-appointed anyway!
Can I add that I also have strips of black duct tape (because the TV stand is black!) anchoring the base legs of my TV so it doesn't get toppled when cats going flying around in a fit of energy? There was no problem when I had my huge old big box TV - it was a cat vantage point for surveying the room. The new TV is so much lighter.
For the first time, yesterday, someone recommended that I put that on his ears. so yes... I am. But he is just not bleeding well. I think that in the whole time I've been testing him, he's only bled good twice. I use a spring loaded device. I don't know how to lance free handed. I just know that I'm done testing him, today. I'm so done with it, right now.
It is ok to move a little farther into the ear. Especially when stressed and tired. Give the "usual" pokey place a break.
Do you put neospriom on his ears? I use the one with pain relief added and use the generic. I slather them up pretty good when Gizmo is getting a pokey break (nighttime, running high or before I leave for work). Thier ears heal pretty quickly.
To free hand you can either hold the little lancet itself or you can put it into the trigger device to have something bigger to hold. The advantage to free handing is that you can see exactly were you're placing the needle and, with practice, know how much pressure to use and how fast to poke. You'll develop your own technique.
It is not safe for you to stop testing him now!!
Thank you for the encouragement, but no... I'm NOT doing great. Everyone uses ALL the slang, I'm trying to test from ears that WON'T bleed, and I'm hurting him just to get blood from him. and spoon feed, and follow the thread, and get people's attention, and deal with a migraine again today. I'm out of emotional juice. I can't test anymore. Will do it this evening before I give Lantus... IF I give it. I'm usuing a loaner laptop that is touchy. I can barely see the screen. I need glasses and was going to get them and then all of this happened with Chase. $700 later and I can't afford glasses, now.Hey Sandi, you are doing great, deep breath and you have help here.
1st it was set to 4. Now I have it at 3 because I thought maybe that would make a difference.
So what happens tomorrow, when I can't be here to test? I tested him ALL day, yesterday. I have to do that again, today? And yeah... so then what happens tomorrow?
I hear your frustration
I know it all seems very overwhelming and it's difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm sorry things are so stressful right now and I get it. I used a size 25 needle, terumo ones that are very sharp It worked better for me than lancets and I only needed to poke once each time. You can cut expenses dramatically by using a human meter, either Relion Micro or Confirm.
You need to either continue testing until your cat is safe or feed lots of hc and honey which I would not do. Without testing your kitty could go hypo. Then you will need the ER. YOU CAN DO THIS.
I did all of this with Glen for a very short time before he was OTJ. I seriously wanted to quit. I just wanted him to be better and for him to be happy and healthy the way he was. You really can do it!
that's the spirit! What helped me was to put the lancet in the holder but take the cap off so I can see where I am aiming. And try poking at a 45 degree angle rather that straight down. If I do the 45 degree angle, I get a blood sample but, do not when I go straight down. Hope that helps.
we are rooting for you .I am about to test again. Will post his number soon.
106 @ +3.25
Great Job Sandi!!!
I just tested free hand and lanced on the outside of the ear. He bled immediately. No problem. wow.... just WOW... thank you.
Omg this is the best thing ever! So glad it is working for you! When I went to the vet I watched the tech do the inside of the ear and my cat did not like it! When you go for the sweet spot they really don't feel it! Awesome!Thank you SO, SO much. This changed EVERYTHING! The vet had shown me to lance the inside of the ear. They even charged me $30 for a demonstration.
Great Job Sandi!!!
Nice to see him over 100.
Important question now.
How long since you last gave him gravy?
a little over 2 hours ago
You can vent wherever! I would suggest if you are looking for dosing advice post in the lantus forum. For anything else maybe post in the health forum.
Sandi, we all have our issues, I wasn't comparing, just wanting you to look up and see the bigger picture.
congratulations on that reducie.
And then my IT guy is bringing my laptop back over at around 3:00. My place is a mess. It's a very small one bedroom apartment so it's hard to keep straightened up. My head is throbbing but no time to stop, now. I have to shower, straighten up, and then be ready to test again in a little over an hour. Phew. Still have to go to the laundry mat. And then back to work tomorrow. No rest for the wicked, I suppose. LOL. I will post again after his next test.
Here's the bounce which is expected and it gives you and Chase a breather. So glad that video helped you! No apologies if you need to vent; we've all been there, done that, and got the t-shirt.+ 5.75 and Chase's BG is 182
I wish it would have stayed lower, but I'll take it.
We so do understand ! I cried the first few weeks when I started reading about diabetes. I was determined never to test at home. My friends that had diabetics never did and nothing happened. I was going to my vet two to three times a week around when nadir was supposed to be. Then we got a 60. Insulin was stopped. Big mistake. Max never went OTJ in almost three years but he did become tightly controlled once I started home testing.
I'm so glad freehand worked for you. I never did it any other way and found the needles the easiest. The paws would never have worked for Max. BTW, are you using lancets for alternative sites? They are larger and readily available.
Congrats on successful testing.
Oh, and are you using Neosporin with pain relief and giving a treat each time you test?
Thank you so much, Gil.
Blue is still good, and as Bobbie says not unexpected.
The bounce she refers to is not uncommon when kitty first starts to see lower numbers that his body isn't used to, he perceives these numbers as 'dangerous' and this triggers a set of reactions that ultimately results in the liver dumping some glucose into the blood stream causing numbers to go up, they can remain high for up to 6 cycles, but they don't always last the full 6 cycles.
I think you have both earned a break now till pmps.
I'll be in my bed by then, but good luck with that.
You're doing great.
No break for me. I have my IT guy returning my laptop in about 30 minutes. I just had about 2.5 hrs of training. My brain is complete mush. LOL. Chase is safe. That's the most important thing.
I haven't checked it yet. I put the salmon color to remind me, but I put it in the wrong block. My IT guy just left. I was planning to do it at +11 because I was going to give him .25 insulin at 6:30, 30 minutes earlier than the 12 hour mark, so that I can try to get back on track for the old schedule.
Chase's BG is 190 at +11.25. Am about to shoot recommended reduced dose of .25. And then feed him.