Bella’s BG journey part 4

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Kris & Teasel said:
It's an experiment. Try this dose tonight and tomorrow AM and PM to see what happens. :) Try for a before bed test tonight.
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Boy it was hard to get just a itty bitty amount out lol, but I finally did it, hard to believe that that amount makes a diff lol
 
Bellasmom said:
Boy it was hard to get just a itty bitty amount out lol, but I finally did it, hard to believe that that amount makes a diff lol
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It can make a difference but no vet will buy that! ;) If his dose has to come down more - and I'm still guessing at this - you'll go from a skinny 0.5 u to 0.25 u to 0.1 u to a tiny, tiny drop. That's how people ease their kitty off insulin altogether if that's where kitty is headed. We don't know that yet.

Are you keeping the appointment with the new vet this Saturday?
 
Kris & Teasel said:
It can make a difference but no vet will buy that! ;) If his dose has to come down more - and I'm still guessing at this - you'll go from a skinny 0.5 u to 0.25 u to 0.1 u to a tiny, tiny drop. That's how people ease their kitty off insulin altogether if that's where kitty is headed. We don't know that yet.

Are you keeping the appointment with the new vet this Saturday?
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Unfortunately I’m gonna have to postpone for a cpl weeks, with Bella and Abby have to go to er and then Bella went to reg vet funds just aren’t there right now, they killed me in the past month, but are worth it, please know I never complain about spending the money on them I just worry sometimes how long I can keep up lol
 
Bellasmom said:
Unfortunately I’m gonna have to postpone for a cpl weeks, with Bella and Abby have to go to er and then Bella went to reg vet funds just aren’t there right now, they killed me in the past month, but are worth it, please know I never complain about spending the money on them I just worry sometimes how long I can keep up lol
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It doesn't seem urgent right now with the UTI recovery and (I hope) good progress on the BG front.
 
Magic Johnson said:
Hi Bellasmom, just stopping in to see how Bella is doing... :)

It sounds and looks like he is doing really well!!!
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Bella’s is doing lots better thanks for asking, it is all due to the help you all these wonderful people on here who help me and also I think that the change in food has helped, we are down the s.5u to see how that works, he was finally in the yellow this am and had blue numbers for most of the day yesterday. How are you guys doing? Her numbers look great, you are doing a great job:bighug:
 
I’m so glad for you & Bella! Why do they have to give us a scare...Your hubby is a real trooper for being there! It’s funny about the TV; you’ve changed him.
I hope this skinny number stays on a good path for you & I’m so thankful for all this support you’re getting.. I do skinny & fat doses & it’s kinda hard at first but I believe every drop can make a difference. Your a great set of cat parents!! Go Bella!
 
Woo hoo! Look at that yellow - and a low yellow too! :smuggrin: Will your husband be able to get a test between +4 and +6 today? I hate to nag but when you’re easing him down with ever decreasing doses like this it’s important to see what the dose is doing.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
Woo hoo! Look at that yellow - and a low yellow too! :smuggrin: Will your husband be able to get a test between +4 and +6 today? I hate to nag but when you’re easing him down with ever decreasing doses like this it’s important to see what the dose is doing.
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Yes, he can, this am he says do I have to prick that poor thing today and I said depends on what Kris says lol, he said the poor guys needs a break I feel bad for him, ahhhhhh
 
Becky & Baby Girl Kitty said:
I’m so glad for you & Bella! Why do they have to give us a scare...Your hubby is a real trooper for being there! It’s funny about the TV; you’ve changed him.
I hope this skinny number stays on a good path for you & I’m so thankful for all this support you’re getting.. I do skinny & fat doses & it’s kinda hard at first but I believe every drop can make a difference. Your a great set of cat parents!! Go Bella!
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Thanks I appreciate that, I know everyday I do the best I can for him and that’s all we can do, how are you guys doing, baby still being a big tiger outside lol
 
Bellasmom said:
Yes, he can, this am he says do I have to prick that poor thing today and I said depends on what Kris says lol, he said the poor guys needs a break I feel bad for him, ahhhhhh
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I truly understand not wanting to cause pain. I wouldn't be pushing for this if I didn't think it was important. On the off chance that your husband sees a dark green number today, tell him not to panic. If it's about 60 and up give Bella a little snack of his regular low carb food and test 30 minutes later. If it's 50 to 59 give a higher carb snack and retest 30 minutes later.

I don't think a lime green will pop up based on yesterday's numbers at 0.5 u but he could surprise you. Again, try not to panic. Feed a little gravy from a high carb wet food, maybe with a drop or two of Karo. Retest after 30 minutes. Repeat if BG is still too low, retest after 30 minutes, etc. Not trying to scare you with this but knowing what to do is helpful. I have to go out today from about +1.5 to +7 at the latest. You can post on the main health forum if you need advice. Again ... just getting prepared in case. :)
 
Bellasmom said:
Bella’s is doing lots better thanks for asking, it is all due to the help you all these wonderful people on here who help me and also I think that the change in food has helped, we are down the s.5u to see how that works, he was finally in the yellow this am and had blue numbers for most of the day yesterday. How are you guys doing? Her numbers look great, you are doing a great job:bighug:
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WOW that is a great number this morning!!! Bella is doing amazing! You guys are amazing taking care of him AND you got that at .5

If I drop that low with Maj is always goes up for me hopefully at some point I can do that someday!

So it really looks like Bella’s making much of his own insulin now with just a teensy tiny bit of help with the .5?
 
Bellasmom said:
Thanks I appreciate that, I know everyday I do the best I can for him and that’s all we can do, how are you guys doing, baby still being a big tiger outside lol
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Yep -she is outside this very minute stalking a mole in my yard! She will get him!! I’m bundled up drinking my coffee with her. Playing tiger kitty in the great outdoors! I need to get her in to get her ears warmed up... it’s cold but she doesn’t seem to care or listen when I call!! Happy you all are doing well now!!
 
I think I’m gonna do this for Bella for being such a trooper during all this and it’s super cheap
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Bellasmom said:
I think I’m gonna do this for Bella for being such a trooper during all this and it’s super cheapView attachment 34764
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That is totally awesome my kitty loves her wheatgrass! But I cannot find a planter tray low and flat enough to do it? It looks like you found a way to do it!! - IMA copy you and Bella!!!

I totally love the relaxed leg hanging over the side of ‘the bed’. It looks like they used regular sod! :) totally cool :smuggrin:
 
Magic Johnson said:
That is totally awesome my kitty loves her wheatgrass! But I cannot find a planter tray low and flat enough to do it? It looks like you found a way to do it!! - IMA copy you and Bella!!!

I totally love the relaxed leg hanging over the side of ‘the bed’. It looks like they used regular sod! :) totally cool :smuggrin:
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It says it’s a concrete mixing tub from Home Depot, don’t know if your from the states or not so I don’t know if you have a Home Depot, yeah just a sheet of sod
 
I'm back. I like that lovely gentle slide down today. Keep the s0.5 u for now. :smuggrin:

That tray of grass for a kitty is wonderful! :D We have Lowes and Home Depot here.
 
OTJ is "off the juice", ie in remission and diet controlled (no insulin). "GA" is "gone ahead" or "guardian angel"-- refers to a kitty who has passed on.
 
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