Help with looking over spreadsheet and dosing advice

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Sprinkling freeze dried chicken treats on top of the food was how I got Wink to transition from dry to wet food. I'd put the treats in my spice grinder (coffee bean grinder) and make a powder out of them. All sorts of toppers can get your cat to eat. As can heating up the food slightly, so it smells more. That extra smell can be good for a cat that is stuffed up with a respiratory infection.

Glad to hear that Jax liked his chicken feast. :cat::cat::cat:

If you get a chance, we strongly recommend a "before bed test" every evening. It's another piece of data that can help you and us figure out what is going on.
 
Deb & Wink said:
Sprinkling freeze dried chicken treats on top of the food was how I got Wink to transition from dry to wet food. I'd put the treats in my spice grinder (coffee bean grinder) and make a powder out of them. All sorts of toppers can get your cat to eat. As can heating up the food slightly, so it smells more. That extra smell can be good for a cat that is stuffed up with a respiratory infection.

Glad to hear that Jax liked his chicken feast. :cat::cat::cat:

If you get a chance, we strongly recommend a "before bed test" every evening. It's another piece of data that can help you and us figure out what is going on.
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Yes I do heat it up sometimes, Jax always ate wet food but was never into the pate so adding some water and sprinkling the freeze dried chicken is helping.
The PM+2 test is technically before bed for us. He eats at 6, test at 8 and by 8:30 we are in bed. Wake up at 5am and start over. I can possibly do a PM+3 if that would help at all.
 
Deb & Wink said:
Every bit of data helps.


I used to go to sleep that early, but not this last year. Wish I could get myself in bed that early again. Been staying up too late, too many nights.
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Our work schedules made us get in this routine at first and now it’s so much better for me mentally. Jax is up at 4:25am anyway and makes sure to let us know. His numbers have been weird today but he didn’t drop too much too fast at +2.
How long can it take for him to get regulated? I feel like no progress has been made.
 
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How long can it take for him to get regulated?
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You've heard the expression "Slow and steady, wins the race." Well regulating a diabetic cat is like that. One step at a time, one day at a time, sometimes 2 steps forward and one step back.

It has only been about 1 month since Jax's diagnosis. It can take several months to get a cat regulated. Then more time to get the numbers down more.Just keep plugging away, and keep asking questions.

Which dosing method you use can also make a difference. For Prozinc, that is either SLGS (Start Low, Go Slow) or MPM (Modified Prozinc Method). Read all about the differences in the dosing protocol sticky over in the Prozinc ISG group.

If Jax's numbers don't improve soon, you might want to consider another dose increase. He's still way too high, BG wise. A curve this weekend, your schedule permitting, would be a good idea.
 
Deb & Wink said:
You've heard the expression "Slow and steady, wins the race." Well regulating a diabetic cat is like that. One step at a time, one day at a time, sometimes 2 steps forward and one step back.

It has only been about 1 month since Jax's diagnosis. It can take several months to get a cat regulated. Then more time to get the numbers down more.Just keep plugging away, and keep asking questions.

Which dosing method you use can also make a difference. For Prozinc, that is either SLGS (Start Low, Go Slow) or MPM (Modified Prozinc Method). Read all about the differences in the dosing protocol sticky over in the Prozinc ISG group.

If Jax's numbers don't improve soon, you might want to consider another dose increase. He's still way too high, BG wise. A curve this weekend, your schedule permitting, would be a good idea.
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Oh well that makes me feel better that it can take several months to regulate. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right and everything I can. I was planning on doing the curve on Tuesday since it'll be 1 week since the increase if that would be better? I tested him again today for ketones which was negative. I really appreciate all your help.
 
Mainly I suggested the curve this weekend, because people usually have off from work, and have more "free time". Sort of. I know, if you are working, the weekends can be some of your busiest days. When to run the curve is up to you Kim.

p.s. New thread please? This one is getting long at 58 replies, and we like to keep them at 50 replies or under. Link this old thread into the new one, for some history. Thanks.
 
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