9/21 Elmo AMPS 239, + 3 168,+4. 5 105,+6 60, +7 71, +9.5 81 PMPS 115,+1 223 , + 3 171

Hope you are feeling a little rejuvenated after a good night's sleep.

What a lovely start to the day. Elmo is definitely coming out of bounces much quicker now. Now if he'd just tone down how far he bounces......:D
 
MrWorfMen's Mom said:
Hope you are feeling a little rejuvenated after a good night's sleep.

What a lovely start to the day. Elmo is definitely coming out of bounces much quicker now. Now if he'd just tone down how far he bounces......:D
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Feeling wonderful , Linda :) Wondering if I need to snag a +1 or wait for +2 ???? He has eaten well this morning for the grazer that he is :cat: Hope you have caught up on your sleep as well after your part in his overnight binge Wednesday night:bighug:
 
Going to be switching meters as soon as finish the strips I have for Relion Confirm .....I have a Relion Prime but want input as to which meter would be good ...only stipulation is that I can get strips at Wal Mart...have been ordering Confirm strips from ADW but want an easier , less stress of running by WM and getting what's needed ...any thots/ advice appreciated :)
 
Beth, have you checked the difference in blood drop size? That would be the only thing I'd check. The Relion Prime is so affordable - just 9 dollars for 50 strips, or 10 for two boxes of 25, since they don't always have the 50 stocked.
 
How about snagging a +1 given Elmo has dropped down considerably from last night? Catch him early if he is planning on any shenanigans today.:p

Can't help with the meter question except Tina brings up a good point....I think the Prime takes a bigger blood sample than the Confirm (0.5uL Prime vs 0.3uL Confirm) and I've seen a lot more reports of testing errors on the Prime I'm guessing due to too small a sample. Not much of a bargain if you are throwing out strips.
 
Tina Marie and Jan said:
Beth, have you checked the difference in blood drop size? That would be the only thing I'd check. The Relion Prime is so affordable - just 9 dollars for 50 strips, or 10 for two boxes of 25, since they don't always have the 50 stocked.
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Yes , ive been practicing with the Prime and it doesn't seem to take that much more blood . He is a very good bleeder ( that sounds gross and vampire ish:woot:)
 
I have used a Confirm since Elmo was diagnosed in 2016 but now have to order strips . Was no big deal when in remission but now I need easy access to strips ...I can get strips for the Prime at our local WM ....just wanting opinions on the Prime ...would make things easier when need more strips
 
Beth 73 said:
Yes , ive been practicing with the Prime and it doesn't seem to take that much more blood . He is a very good bleeder ( that sounds gross and vampire ish:woot:)
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That's great! I've been singing, I'm coming to get your blood . . .

I use the Prime for myself and love it. Very reliable.
May eventually use for Tina. I've been staying with the AlphaTrac for some odd reasons.
 
I have a Confirm for a backup meter, but I use the Prime as my main meter. It doesn't take that much more blood and the strips are cheap.
 
Tina Marie and Jan said:
That's great! I've been singing, I'm coming to get your blood . . .

I use the Prime for myself and love it. Very reliable.
May eventually use for Tina. I've been staying with the AlphaTrac for some odd reasons.
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I started with AT when first diagnosed but quickly changed to Relion products . Long as what I use is reliable and ease of purchase ...thanks for input , Jan :bighug:
 
Ollie isn't a good bleeder and would rather run head on meter than keep still. The Prime is a bigger drop so would not work for us. I use Nova Max but strips can be temperamental. How I miss my relion micro.
 
Olive & Paula said:
Ollie isn't a good bleeder and would rather run head on meter than keep still. The Prime is a bigger drop so would not work for us. I use Nova Max but strips can be temperamental. How I miss my relion micro.
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Thanks, Paula . Yep , my Confirm is a comfy place for me thru these 3 years, saw us thru remission . Wish they wouldn't discontinue things, but it is what it is :cat:
 
Hmmm... Definitely needs some kind of snack here. What did you give him at +2 on the night of 9/18, when he went PMPS 239, +2 174, +3 42? Whatever that amount of carbs was, bump it up a touch more and see what he does with it.

Different situation today, depot still filling, but might as well use the information we already have, right?
 
Just to be 100% clear on my thinking, I went back and forth on this because I hate to keep going to the carbs as much as we do with Elmo. For many reasons, including his tummy gurgling. So for now, just a smidge more than you did before-- let's try not to overload him on this cycle if we can.
 
Nan & Amber said:
Hmmm... Definitely needs some kind of snack here. What did you give him at +2 on the night of 9/18, when he went PMPS 239, +2 174, +3 42? Whatever that amount of carbs was, bump it up a touch more and see what he does with it.

Different situation today, depot still filling, but might as well use the information we already have, right?
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Thanks Nan ...you and Linda really have an awesome grasp of him and how he rolls ❤️ Just gave 1 t 5 LC plus skinny 1/4 14 MC gravy. When test again ? Test in 30 or hour ??
 
Given that drop, I'd test again at +4 [corrected from original post]. Hopefully, between the re-filling depot and the lower dose, he's not planning anything other than a nice gentle slide, but again, we only have his history to go by, so let's keep a close eye on him for now!
 
Nan & Amber said:
Given that drop, I'd test again at +4 [corrected from original post]. Hopefully, between the re-filling depot and the lower dose, he's not planning anything other than a nice gentle slide, but again, we only have his history to go by, so let's keep a close eye on him for now!
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"His history ".... more like crazy train !!!! Thanks Nan !!:bighug::bighug::bighug:❤️
 
Fed him at 11:15( 11:30 would be +4) ...only 15 minutes ago ...should I wait until + 5 to give food an hour to work on him ?
 
What is considered a nice slow drop ? Since Elmo has not done those very often I am unclear . I know 100+ is intervene time with LCMC with him but when do you intervene when less than 100 with just bigger LC snack minus the MC ?? Inquiring minds and all that :)
 
Excellent numbers today! So happy to see several tests...looks like he's doing better today - yeah!!!

As for meters - I used the Relion Confirm until Walmart stopped carrying; tried several others - subscribed to the OneDrop meters since they will ship unlimited strips for free - I pay $50 for unlimited and I order 300 strips at a time: however they now have only the $150 for 3 month option - https://onedrop.today/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6LmZtrvi5AIVFsRkCh0F3wi2EAAYAiAAEgKygPD_BwE

I love the program and the drop required is the same size as I was getting with the Confirm - small :)
 
Sue and Luci said:
Excellent numbers today! So happy to see several tests...looks like he's doing better today - yeah!!!

As for meters - I used the Relion Confirm until Walmart stopped carrying; tried several others - subscribed to the OneDrop meters since they will ship unlimited strips for free - I pay $50 for unlimited and I order 300 strips at a time: however they now have only the $150 for 3 month option - https://onedrop.today/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6LmZtrvi5AIVFsRkCh0F3wi2EAAYAiAAEgKygPD_BwE

I love the program and the drop required is the same size as I was getting with the Confirm - small :)
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Thanks , Sue :) Think I'm going to try the Prime , start using it as I finish up Confirm . Familiarity sure is comforting tho ;) Will keep the One Drop in mind ...good to hear from a former Confirm user
 
Oh, there's our Elmo!

Keep in mind: this is still a safe number. It's where you want him to be, eventually-- just maybe getting there a little slower, so we don't worry so much about overshoot into shark territory!
 
Nan & Amber said:
Oh, there's our Elmo!

Keep in mind: this is still a safe number. It's where you want him to be, eventually-- just maybe getting there a little slower, so we don't worry so much about overshoot into shark territory!
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Thanks Nan.....next test ? Give a bit more MC to slow him ???
 
Also: much less worrying when he's hitting these nice green numbers around nadir time, rather than zooming down at +2, +3 just as the current shot is starting to take effect.

He's learning!
 
Nan & Amber said:
Also: much less worrying when he's hitting these nice green numbers around nadir time, rather than zooming down at +2, +3 just as the current shot is starting to take effect.

He's learning!
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Nan , when would you say his nadir is this far ? +7 ? + 8 ?? Do these numbers surprise you considering it's smaller dose and depot is empty ??
 
Wow! Elmo is definitely on a mission. Depot isn't empty, just drained off a bit. Looks like he may be shooting for yet another reduction. Nadir definitely seems to be around +7/8 most cycles. Nothing Elmo does surprises me anymore.
 
Beth, am I right in thinking that Elmo has been much better about eating on his own recently? When would you say he started to turn that around? I'm just wondering if he's been feeling better lately, calming his numbers a little bit.
 
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