1-Dec Mav AMPS 418 |+5 400 |PMPS 155 |+3 83

Christie & Maverick

Christie & Maverick

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Wendy&Neko said:
Christie, I remember that we have talked about the possibility of switching to Lev before. I took my time, not wanting to have to feel like a newbie all over again. And concerns about late nadir too. Like Marje, I wished I had switched earlier. Duration does seem a bit better, and it was better for Neko when she was in higher doses phase.

I found that getting +9/+10 and preshot were good indicators or cycle to be. Marje had luck with +2. Neko’s nadir was close to preshot, so a much more convenient time as I was home.
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Yes, indeed, actually I think we have talked a few times :), then things seem to improve somewhat, and Mav gets a little run of okay numbers. Relearning how he will be on Lev seems the most daunting, but at this point I can't see him doing any worse. I will probably have to adjust his shot times as well. Thank you for commenting on what test times were helpful for you.

I'm going on vacation for a week after Christmas, do you think if I have about three weeks on Lev I can get enough data before I leave to feel comfortable with new patterns for the pet sitter, or should I hold off the switch until I get back? She won't be testing, and of course I will have him on a reduced vacation dose.

Seems like I am looking at another failed reduction....if he doesn't do anything interesting tonight, we're going back up. The last few days combined have been the worst I have seen in a while, he's just not budging :(

Maybe putting up my Christmas tree will cheer me up :p
 
If you have three weeks after the switch, and have the ability to get a few extra tests in to see when his onset and nadir are, that should be enough to find a safe vacation dose. Will the pet sitter be able to test?
 
Thanks Wendy. No...no testing unfortunately. She will only be in twice a day to give insulin, get the food in the feeder and spend a bit of time with the kitties . I think as much as I'd like to get started, it is already stressful enough leaving him when I know his patterns. The more I've thought about it today, I can't see how I will enjoy my vacation, since she isn't testing, plus I have to work out a different feed schedule for Lev. I think I'll have to wait to make the switch until I get back. I've waited this long, I hope a few extra weeks won't make any difference. :rolleyes:
 
Likely no. Good for you figuring out his current patterns. :rolleyes: I found Lev so much more predictable, but not right away. Takes them a while to learn to use the new hormone/insulin.
 
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