8/14 Mishka PMPS 85 +2 83 +3.5 43 +7 104 AMPS 103

Frogster

Frogster

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I reduced again without proper justification. It seems that less is more for us so far.
She is extremely wiggly at testing these days, which is really good comparing to her previous lethargy, but otherwise not very comfortable at all for both of us, not to mention very time consuming, and her ears are all in bruises. I want to start testing her less, but don't know how to persuade myself and what regime to choose now that she tends to slide lower.

Previously - https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/8-11-mishka-amps-72-2-110-5-86.233461/
 
Are you giving her a small treat as you test to keep her occupied?

With the bruised ears, are you holding the ear for a minute afterwards to stop any blood escaping and thus stop any bruising?

I would hold the dose at 1.5 units and see how it goes unless she earns a reduction
 
When I hold her ears she is occupied solely with her ears and wiggling them away from me, nothing can distract her from it.
I used to hold her ears for a while after each test, but now she keeps flapping them (blood flies everywhere if the drop is big) and moving her head. The only way to hold her and her ears still is brutal force, which is not the way at all.
 
If you poke the marginal vein, there is more blood flow and bruising, I think. I can see how it must be difficult for you to test her if she is all wriggly, though. Do you use a lancing device? If yes, have you tried adjusting the depth of the lancet to see if that hurts less or draws less blood?

Mishka is doing very well. Don't be so hard on yourself. FD is overwhelming.
 
Bandit's Mom said:
If you poke the marginal vein, there is more blood flow and bruising, I think. I can see how it must be difficult for you to test her if she is all wriggly, though. Do you use a lancing device? If yes, have you tried adjusting the depth of the lancet to see if that hurts less or draws less blood?
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Less blood is not an option for us now too. With lower BG levels it became harder to get any blood from her at all unless it is the marginal vein. And then, when the drop is here - she flaps her ears and we have to start all over again :banghead:
 
Another interesting method/suggestion I read somewhere on this forum - the bean would poke the cat and collect the drop of blood on the edge of her fingernail and then touch the glucometer strip to the drop of blood on her nail. This would buy her some time and save her the struggle of trying to get the blood directly on the strip - especially if the cat was wriggly.

I have tried it on occasion too.
 
Bandit's Mom said:
Another interesting method/suggestion I read somewhere on this forum - the bean would poke the cat and collect the drop of blood on the edge of her fingernail and then touch the glucometer strip to the drop of blood on her nail. This would buy her some time and save her the struggle of trying to get the blood directly on the strip - especially if the cat was wriggly.

I have tried it on occasion too.
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Oh, thank you! I'll give it a try!
 
+ 8 59. Oh, my. And she had a big meal between those +5 65 and +8 59. What if I missed a big drop?
 
One usually feeds a little LC when they go low to keep them surfing without dropping too low. Till you know her nadir and how she behaves on insulin, you would test more frequently as the numbers head to the lower end of the safe range. But I realize that testing is a challenge!

Is she eating all right for the last few days?
 
Bandit's Mom said:
One usually feeds a little LC when they go low to keep them surfing without dropping too low. Till you know her nadir and how she behaves on insulin, you would test more frequently as the numbers head to the lower end of the safe range. But I realize that testing is a challenge!

Is she eating all right for the last few days?
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She is very picky. But all in all I think she gets a required amount of calories, because when she refuses to eat her usual food for some time I wave the white flag and give her something more appealing (and allergenic :arghh:) or baby food. I'm trying to find something tasty which won't cause her rip her own skin off and be LC. And it seems to be mission: impossible in our latitudes and longitudes
 
PMPS 85. OMG a full green-ish day :nailbiting:
And she ate a full plate of food (which she refused to eat before on her usual place), when I brought it to her right into my own bed :blackeye:
 
It is good I've done no actual work today. I have aaaall the night. And a lot of coffee. And a cake. And a kitty, who, for all I know, can slide to unknown depths tonight :nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting:
 
Start a new condo for today and am sure there will be folks here who will hold you hand through an exciting day!
I'm in Mumbai, so I will be asleep!

Make sure to get a +2 so you can catch any early dips today.
 
Bandit's Mom said:
Start a new condo for today and am sure there will be folks here who will hold you hand through an exciting day!
I'm in Mumbai, so I will be asleep!

Make sure to get a +2 so you can catch any early dips today.
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Oh, dear, I've just noticed I've messed up the date :banghead:
 
Felt a bit otherworldly or rather othertimely for a moment :blackeye: I'm in Russia, in the Urals to be precise :bighug:
 
43! :confused: She obviously wants a reduction!

If you cannot get her to eat, apply a little honey on her gums. She cannot be tempted by MC or HC food that she likes?

Am going to crash any time now, so tagging others to help you through the night!
@Briere Fur Mom
@Nan & Amber (GA)
@tiffmaxee

P.S..Update your thread title with the latest numbers.
 
I don't want this happen anymore. I should probably assume that I know my cat and toss those protocols :arghh:
 
Yes, she is your cat and you are the one holding the syringe. Her insulin needs seem to be reducing rapidly. Everyone here will agree that it's safety first. You can always go back up the dosing ladder if a reduction fails.
 
The baby food was likely low-carb, but you'll want to get some carbs into her to bring her numbers up.

Let's see where she is at the next test, though. You want to test every 30mins when they go low like this, to keep a close eye on them.
 
What are the ingredients in the fish baby food? Any carbs?

Even though she just ate, get another test 30 minutes after the 43. Let's see which way she is headed.

I'm waiting for a phone call doctor's appointment at 2:30 (5 minutes from now) and won't be online.
 
so sorry just saw the action. gotta learn to log off when I'm AFK:rolleyes:

Great catch Frogster! You're doing really good! You have some really great coaches helping out here. Good looking 57!
 
Judging by today's numbers she'll be near the edge for the whole night... Unless she bounces of course...
 
Not necessarily but could be a few hours. You will need to make sure she’s going up for two hours without food before you stop testing. Right now she still needs food support for sure.
 
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