Mike Rozell WELCOME low numbers need dosing help

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I'm going to ask you to go here while you await his nest test.
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Mike Rozell said:
Yes he ate HC food since it was so low. Went to 237 and 227
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with meter variances those are basically the same number. You really need to keep testing and ave more of the HC on hand. I'm going to tag a lantus person to come help
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Mike I know how overwhelming this all is . Believe me I've been there. We all have. Its going to be ok You've landed in a safe place.
Theres a ton of information here with good people to help you navigate it all.
You will pick up on it quickly. Its just a LOT at first. ;)
 
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Hi Mike,

Very good idea bringing your little one to the vet for monitoring.

Mike Rozell said:
The vet was concerned about the numbers from this morning of 30s and then 50s. They think he’s making his own insulin that’s what’s causing these staggering numbers.
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A 'sputtering' pancreas. That happens when a kitty is trying to go into remission (anti-jinx!). Fingers and paws crossed... :nailbiting:


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Mike Rozell said:
Okay Earl was 65 when I got home just now he’s 302. Should I give him insulin?
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Welcome, Mike.

The 302 is likely a bounce from the low numbers.

Some cats become sensitive to insulin after low numbers so caution is advised. Also need to take into account a possibly sputtering pancreas.

Dosing is based on how low a cat goes during a cycle. The low numbers call for an immediate reduction.

Some information is needed.
1. What insulin are you using and what is the dose?
2. What dose did the vet suggest?
3. What type of meter are you using – human or pet?
4. What meter did the vet use? (Pet meters run higher than human meters – the two meters are not comparable)
5. What are you feeding and when was your cat last fed?

@jt and trouble (GA) Can you please change the title of the thread to something like "Low numbers earlier. Need dosing help asap"
More eyes will be drawn to the thread. (I can't stay online.)
 
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Mike Rozell said:
Tested ten minutes later was 63 it’s weird should that happen?
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Not weird at all. ;)
 
If you haven't already shot insulin this morning, don't. Since there's a chance that he's making his own insulin, let's see what he does today. In particular, let's see whether his numbers start dropping after eating-- that would be a really strong sign of a working pancreas!

I'm having trouble following the story from this thread-- I don't know how much insulin has been shot when, or even whether a human or pet meter is being used, so I don't want to offer any more specific advice than this right now, but from what I can tell it sure looks encouraging for Earl so far!
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
If you haven't already shot insulin this morning, don't. Since there's a chance that he's making his own insulin, let's see what he does today. In particular, let's see whether his numbers start dropping after eating-- that would be a really strong sign of a working pancreas!

I'm having trouble following the story from this thread-- I don't know how much insulin has been shot when, or even whether a human or pet meter is being used, so I don't want to offer any more specific advice than this right now, but from what I can tell it sure looks encouraging for Earl so far!
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AGREE!
 
Any time you skip the dose you could try the following:

1. Test after a 2-hour fast.
2. Feed.
3. Test at +1, +2 and +3 hours after the feed.

You may see an initial bump in BG after the grub but if it comes back down again quickly then that would give some indication that the pancreas is producing more insulin.


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