Good luck with the dosecrease! (I hope I said that right)
Don't feel bad at all. I've been dosing Lou for almost 2 years and he still has the capacity to surprise me. Obviously we've switched insulins a few times and he was diagnosed with insulin autoantibodies (IAA - his body is basically attacking the insulin, making it less effective), so things are a bit different. The beginning is always the worst, but I find having the ability to control things at home (testing regularly, especially when something feels "off", having the forum available, etc.), is an extreme relief.Morning Amanda,
I have been dosing Yoyo since November and honestly everything is still a surprise to me. I probably should be getting the hang of things, but some how I am still at a lost for what will happen-like when he will bounce or dive. The diving is the scary part for me. I always think ...what if.....but I know-hopefully-I am in control with food and testing.
You mention that Yoyo has swift and to the point bounces. Does that mean he bounces right after having green numbers?
And do bounces change as their numbers change? You said you miss those on Lou, does he have different bounces than he used to? I have so much to learn and absorb
Lou's SS looks good, I see a lot of greens. Now tell me if I am right.....it looks like he bounced last night and into this morning. Did I get it right? His bounce looks like Yoyo's, is there a difference?
Hope Lou is having a good safe day and you too!!
Don't feel bad at all. I've been dosing Lou for almost 2 years and he still has the capacity to surprise me. Obviously we've switched insulins a few times and he was diagnosed with insulin autoantibodies (IAA - his body is basically attacking the insulin, making it less effective), so things are a bit different. The beginning is always the worst, but I find having the ability to control things at home (testing regularly, especially when something feels "off", having the forum available, etc.), is an extreme relief.
I'm always of the mind that if a kitty is going to bounce, I'd rather they get it over with and back to good numbers as quickly as possible. It looks like Yoyo's bounces last for 2 cycles (sometimes a partial cycle more if he starts to go up immediately), and then he goes back down to good numbers. For the longest time, Lou's bounces were the same, lasting 2, sometimes 3 cycles. His bounces started lasting a full 4, and now they seem to last 6. Who knows if he's actually bouncing the full time or if something else is going on, but I do miss those quick 2-cycle bounces, haha. It helps them spend more time in better numbers. You are right! Lou definitely is bouncing, starting last night. The difference from Yoyo's bounces right now are Lou's are lasting longer. He goes high for a couple few cycles and then hangs out in the 100s or so for another couple before finally hitting greens. They just drag on.
The idea with bouncing is that they might do it more in the beginning when they're not used to those lower numbers (sometimes lower numbers being 200s, then 100s, etc. for those high BG kitties). Most kitties will slowly start to bounce less severely or for not as long as they get used to the lower BGs, eventually stopping (for the most part). Some kitties just don't get the picture and learn really slowly. I've heard others will bounce all the way to remission. The thing to remember with feline diabetes is nothing is set in stone. Things can and do change, depending on the cat. While that's beyond frustrating, having that control to test and the ability to "know thy cat" helps smooth out the waves those changes can cause. They eventually become part of the new reality.
As hard as it is, we have to try and ignore the bounces. They can change; I always found the bounces after steep drops were more intense for Gracie than bounces from lower numbers but ECID.Morning Amanda,
I have been dosing Yoyo since November and honestly everything is still a surprise to me. I probably should be getting the hang of things, but some how I am still at a lost for what will happen-like when he will bounce or dive. The diving is the scary part for me. I always think ...what if.....but I know-hopefully-I am in control with food and testing.
You mention that Yoyo has swift and to the point bounces. Does that mean he bounces right after having green numbers?
And do bounces change as their numbers change? You said you miss those on Lou, does he have different bounces than he used to? I have so much to learn and absorb
Lou's SS looks good, I see a lot of greens. Now tell me if I am right.....it looks like he bounced last night and into this morning. Did I get it right? His bounce looks like Yoyo's, is there a difference?
Hope Lou is having a good safe day and you too!!
) and you might be too tired to raise tomorrow night. No problem! You are a great mama!