3/17 Zoot! OTJ Trial Day 4 - AMBG=52; PMBG=62 Go! Zoot! Go!

[Cinnie Cole]

Zoot! says "top of the morning to you!"! So far so good.

QUESTION: Seeing this 52 AMBG causes a little concern - How much are low BG values a cause for concern? My logic says just manage with higher carb food but is there any other advice I need to consider?

Happy Saint Patrick's Day.

Yesterday's thread: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/3-16-zoot-otj-trial-day-3-ambg-64-pmbg-65.227097/

 

[carfurby (GA)]

You don't have to worry about low numbers if he's not on insulin. Some cats have normal BG numbers in the 30s and 40s that are not diabetic. You don't need to feed HC food.

Happy Day 4!

 

[Cinnie Cole]

You don't have to worry about low numbers if he's not on insulin. Some cats have normal BG numbers in the 30s and 40s that are not diabetic. You don't need to feed HC food.
Happy Day 4!

Ah, thanks! Zoot! and I are not used to freedom from the TR protocol yet. Every hour or so, I think "Should I test him?" and summon up the courage to let it pass and trust his pancreas do its work.

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

Awesome BG Zoot! Since we've been off insulin, I've gotten tests in the 40s. Usually Tina is in the 50s like Zoot! this morning

 

[Bellasmom]

Whooo hoooo day 4
Have a great day

 

[Cinnie Cole]

Awesome BG Zoot! Since we've been off insulin, I've gotten tests in the 40s. Usually Tina is in the 50s like Zoot! this morning

Cool! Very exciting that he is doing so well. Fingers crossed he makes it this time!

 

[Sandy and Black Kitty]

Zoot! is in true holiday spirit; after all today is the day for the ‘wearing of the green’

 

[Briere Fur Mom]

Happy day 4 Zoot! Looking nice and green!

 

[Sonia & Leo]

!!!!!!!!!

 

[tiffmaxee]

He’s got this down!

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

Zooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Way to go Zoot! I would love to see those lower number off insulin. Bubba is just about always in the low 80’s OTJ.

Keep up the good work, Zoot!

 

[Cinnie Cole]

Way to go Zoot! I would love to see those lower number off insulin. Bubba is just about always in the low 80’s OTJ.

Keep up the good work, Zoot!

Maybe low 80's is just his range? Is he an active kitty (Zoot! is pretty sedentary)? What % carb food do you give him (Zoot gets 8% carb)? Not like I know anything but just curious .

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Maybe low 80's is just his range? Is he an active kitty (Zoot! is pretty sedentary)? What % carb food do you give him (Zoot gets 8% carb)? Not like I know anything but just curious .

I agree, Bubba runs higher. He is not that active. Maybe when it’s warmer he will become more active am outside , but right now he goes out and is back inside within a 1/2 hour.

He is on zero carbs. Raw turkey, poached salmon, and venison. I am going to experiment and give him some carbs to see what happens, around 4%. Some kitties do better on a higher amount.

 

[Cinnie Cole]

I agree, Bubba runs higher. He is not that active. Maybe when it’s warmer he will become more active am outside , but right now he goes out and is back inside within a 1/2 hour.

He is on zero carbs. Raw turkey, poached salmon, and venison. I am going to experiment and give him some carbs to see what happens, around 4%. Some kitties do better on a higher amount.

Yeah - Zoot! was allergic to the chicken food we were giving him (4% carb), and when we switched to lamb, he took off into a much healthier path.