2/28 Walter AMPS 638 PMPS 489

Oh Walter! Whatever are you doing way up there on the moon? This time I think you've gone past the moon. He sure has a great liver doesn't he? Totally dumping every ounce of stored sugar....goodness!

I hope he comes down soon...and levels off. Sometimes these kitties need a while before they settle down...looks like Walter is a good example of supercat and his trampoline!

Have a good day Zelda!
 
Sue and Luci said:
Oh Walter! Whatever are you doing way up there on the moon? This time I think you've gone past the moon. He sure has a great liver doesn't he? Totally dumping every ounce of stored sugar....goodness!

I hope he comes down soon...and levels off. Sometimes these kitties need a while before they settle down...looks like Walter is a good example of supercat and his trampoline!

Have a good day Zelda!
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Wow--but this is crazy! He's now at 535. Sigh.
 
Zelda & Walter said:
Wow--but this is crazy! He's now at 535. Sigh.
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I know it's frustrating to see these big ole bounces...

Two things come to mind; use a human meter, the numbers look better than on the AT2 and think about switching to Levemir. I believe the recommendation is to use Lantus for at least 6 months before switching...which I think you've done...just my two cents worth. Lev is famous for smoothing out those big bounces....at least it appears to have worked for Luci.
 
Sue and Luci said:
I know it's frustrating to see these big ole bounces...

Two things come to mind; use a human meter, the numbers look better than on the AT2 and think about switching to Levemir. I believe the recommendation is to use Lantus for at least 6 months before switching...which I think you've done...just my two cents worth. Lev is famous for smoothing out those big bounces....at least it appears to have worked for Luci.
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Thanks Sue. I'll ask the vet about Levemir--sounds like a good alternative. I've thought about switching to a human meter but it took me so long to figure out the AT2--not sure I can start over at this point! But will definitely consider it. Really appreciate your help!
 
Zelda & Walter said:
figure out the AT2--not sure I can start over at this point! But will definitely consider it. Really appreciate your help!
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I switched over, Zelda. The human meters work the same way. I use the Freestyle Lite - it's made by the same company as Alphtrak so there are a lot of similarities (even the strips look alike). The Freestyle Lite meter feels a better quality - the Alphatrak felt like cheap plastic to me although you spend an arm and a leg on the strips. The Freestyle Lite also requires a small amount of blood just like the Alphatrak. You can get a monitor for free when you purchase the strips. I'm not pushing 1 meter over the other but in case you want it, here is an online coupon for the free meter

https://www.freestyle.abbott/ca/en/order/lite.html
 
Judy and Freckles said:
I switched over, Zelda. The human meters work the same way. I use the Freestyle Lite - it's made by the same company as Alphtrak so there are a lot of similarities (even the strips look alike). The Freestyle Lite meter feels a better quality - the Alphatrak felt like cheap plastic to me although you spend an arm and a leg on the strips. The Freestyle Lite also requires a small amount of blood just like the Alphatrak. You can get a monitor for free when you purchase the strips. I'm not pushing 1 meter over the other but in case you want it, here is an online coupon for the free meter

https://www.freestyle.abbott/ca/en/order/lite.html
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Thank you! I think I should do it. Unfortunately, I just bought three boxes of the strips from chewy but I’ll wait till I go through them and then start with the new meter. You’re right —these strips cost a small fortune.
 
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