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[Cat Caregiver]

Since switching to wet food, Oliver's BG just gave the lowest AMPS so far. So, I measured a +2 and am wondering what I should do next. Check +3 or +4 or don't bother?

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

I think finding the nadir is important for any instance. Its only going to help you "know thy cat" better.

 

[Cat Caregiver]

So I'll check the +3 and +4, etc. until it appears!

One more question: Oliver is ravenous. He's already eaten 3 small cans since breakfast 7 hours ago and he is camping out in the kitchen and crying for food. Do I just keep feeding?

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

Is he under weight?

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

If yes, I’d keep feeding. I’m not an expert on vetsulin by any means, but I think he’s overdue for an increase

 

[Cat Caregiver]

Since food seems to make such a big change in the BG, I'm wondering if adding the FRISKIES yesterday and today may have shortening the DURATION of the Vetsulin. The 10/14/2020 P.M. BG Curve and the 10/15/2020 A.M. BG Curves each had longer DURATION and Oliver was eating only FF. We added the FRISKIES after these two curves and now we have a very short DURATION.

My daughter noticed that FRISKIES has rice in it.

 

[Cat Caregiver]

Last year he weighed 9 lbs. and his ideal weight is probably between 8 and 9 lbs.

 

[Critter Mom]

If yes, I’d keep feeding. I’m not an expert on vetsulin by any means, but I think he’s overdue for an increase

IIRC, I think Oliver's Person was holding off looking at the dose till the food transition was completed safely but now I agree it needs looking at.


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[Cat Caregiver]

I would like to establish whether DURATION of insulin is influenced by DIET. Apparently it is! I think I'll feed ONLY FF for the next 24 hrs and run a curve tomorrow. Does this sound OK?

Also, thanks again y'all. I agree that DOSE needs to be looked at.

Oliver is a NEW boy on FF!!! So happy...waiting for more FF.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Running the curve tomorrow is fine.

Chances are that Oliver is so hungry because his numbers are high. I also suspect that given his body is used to spending time in higher numbers, his body is treating those yellow numbers like they are "lows." When a cat drops into low numbers, they will typically seek out food spontaneously.

 

[Critter Mom]

So glad Oliver's enjoying his new grub! Lovely picture.


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[Cat Caregiver]

Wow! That makes a lot of sense. I could never understand or do this without you guys. Thanks. After the yellow +2, I got purple for +3 and +4 and rising so I will stop today's curve. I'm running low on strips and may have to wait for the new one's to arrive.

 

[Critter Mom]

A tip re meters:

As you've probably read, most members use a human meter in preference to a pet meter because the strips are cheaper. I loved my Alphatrak so kept with it. Like yourself, I had to order strips and wait for them to be delivered. So I wouldn't get caught short, I also got a human meter which I knew I could easily get test strips for from local pharmacies as a backup. It gave me much peace of mind to know it was there in reserve should I run out of strips for the Alphatrak. Might be something to consider if you're sticking with the pet meter long term.


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[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

I would like to establish whether DURATION of insulin is influenced by DIET. Apparently it is! I think I'll feed ONLY FF for the next 24 hrs and run a curve tomorrow. Does this sound OK?

Also, thanks again y'all. I agree that DOSE needs to be looked at.

Oliver is a NEW boy on FF!!! So happy...waiting for more FF.View attachment 57323

What a beauty!!!!

 

[Cat Caregiver]

I bought the AlphTrak2 only because the vet used it and I found a good deal on it. I was able to get a good price on 50 more strips to replace the first 50. I hoped that 100 strips would be all I needed and that Oliver would go into remission. Such naivety!

Thanks for the tip. I will get the ReliOn from Walmart since it's so popular.

 

[Critter Mom]

I hoped that 100 strips would be all I needed and that Oliver would go into remission.

Nowt wrong with a bit of ambition!


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