2/24 Zoot! AMPS=109;+1=168;+2.5=162;+5=84;PMPS=74;+1=82;+2=70;+3=46,20min=60;+4=50; +4.5=65,+5=70

I'm glad everything worked out well last night(this morning). Nice #s. Sorry Zoot got an upset tummy. It happens when we start throwing the not often used MC/HC into the mix.
Good #s with the decrease today. Stay tough Zoot. You've got this!:D
Hope you can recoup some of those lost ZZZs today. Have a wonderful day Cinnie!
 
At +1 he is at 82. Normally I would expect +1 to be higher - is this just the prior cycle Lantus wearing off? I will do another BG at +2.
 
Cinnie Cole said:
Okay waited 20 minutes and he is at 93, so I will do the full dose just a little late.
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:) good stuff....love these numbers

I don't think we " needed" to stay up until 3.. I think that was more to alleviate some of the anxiety from the numbers and gain some useful information.
Now that you have that information about when to feed slightly higher carb food vs LC to surf.... and how the numbers respond, I think you are good to keep these numbers nice and flat.
I am at work, so I will be up and around all night if you need a cheering party, but I think you got this.
 
Si am cat mom said:
:) good stuff....love these numbers

I don't think we " needed" to stay up until 3.. I think that was more to alleviate some of the anxiety from the numbers and gain some useful information.
Now that you have that information about when to feed slightly higher carb food vs LC to surf.... and how the numbers respond, I think you are good to keep these numbers nice and flat.
I am at work, so I will be up and around all night if you need a cheering party, but I think you got this.
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Re: last night - I needed to be up till 3 - LOL. Tonight I feel okay - if he dips further a +2, I may give him some food. Nice thing about Zoot! - he is always up for grabbing a bite!
 
Si am cat mom said:
:) good stuff....love these numbers

I don't think we " needed" to stay up until 3.. I think that was more to alleviate some of the anxiety from the numbers and gain some useful information.
Now that you have that information about when to feed slightly higher carb food vs LC to surf.... and how the numbers respond, I think you are good to keep these numbers nice and flat.
I am at work, so I will be up and around all night if you need a cheering party, but I think you got this.
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Got some time? So here we go again - he is at 46 at +3. Groan. I gave him a tsp of HC gravy (hopefully he will not vomit tonight). I will test again in 30 minutes, and again. Normally at +3 he gets a small meal, so he will need more food soon.

Someone said I need two increases that are not food related, but I am afraid he will be insane for food in an hour if I am not feeding him. When can I feed him?

So, this means a reduction again tomorrow AM, right?
 
Cinnie Cole said:
So, this means a reduction again tomorrow AM, right?
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The larger depot influences 4-6 cycles after a reduction. You might be seeing some of the 1.25 unit depot at play. What we call a "back to back" reduction does not always work. Here is what the Sticky Notes say about the TR protocol in this case:
If kitty drops below 40 (long term diabetic) or 50 (newly diagnosed diabetic) reduce the dose by 0.25 unit. If kitty has a history of not holding reductions well or if reductions are close together... sneak the dose down by shaving the dose rather than reducing by a full quarter unit.

I might wait to see how easy it is to get Zoot! up tonight and keep him there, before deciding if he want the additional reduction.

Are you finding he vomits a lot with the HC? I had to switch to a gravy that wasn't wheat based, but rather had carbs from potatoes. Weruva has some options there. Or you could use karo.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
I might wait to see how easy it is to get Zoot! up tonight and keep him there, before deciding if he want the additional reduction.
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Yes - he shot up to 60 after the HC, and will check in another 20 min - fingers crossed.

Wendy&Neko said:
Are you finding he vomits a lot with the HC? I had to switch to a gravy that wasn't wheat based, but rather had carbs from potatoes. Weruva has some options there. Or you could use karo.
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I think in both recent vomiting cases, he was given too much of a food he normally does not eat. He seems to be doing okay on the HC right now. Fingers crossed again.

Thanks for being here for me. I will probably shave the dose rather than do an outright reduction immediately.
 
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Cinnie Cole said:
I am approaching this evening with serious apprehension - at 74 preshot, I am really worried I will not be able to stay up till 3 AM to keep testing. Thoughts? @Briere Fur Mom @Si am cat mom @Bron and Sheba (GA) @carfurby

Testing again in 15 min
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I'm sorry Cinnie. I just logged in to the board. It looks as if you have excellent help with Wendy. I'll keep checking in just in case.:) Paws crossed the HC will be the key to you getting some sleep tonight.:cat:
 
Wendy&Neko said:
I had to switch to a gravy that wasn't wheat based, but rather had carbs from potatoes. Weruva has some options there. Or you could use karo.
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He is back down to 50, so can I feed him some Weruva Lamb - his normal food with 8% carb. I think that, rather than the HC will inch him back up and we won't run the risk of vomiting.
 
Cinnie Cole said:
Thanks - he is up to 70 so probably has a good rest of night ahead. My husband will feed him and check him now.
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Nice job Cinnie! You're becoming a pro at this food propping business. I'm glad Zoot has such a wonderful team of caregivers. How nice for the DH to take over and let you get some sleep.
I hope you get a good nights sleep.
Zoot be good for your dad so, your tired mom can get some sleep.:cat:
Have a great rest of the evening!:bighug::)
 
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