Ashfur AMPS 67 +2 41; 51@ +2.5

ASHFUR

ASHFUR

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So glad I didn't bump him back up to the .01 dose, today I feel totally shocked at the 41 at his +2.

I guess starting tonight we try our first night no insulin! I really hope and pray he is ready and its a strong remission that lasts....we will see.

REALLY difficult to get him to eat anything just now. Thankful that what he did eat brought him back up. Praying he stays stable the rest of the day, its a work day for me.....

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Me too :). That 101 and 105 are so close to green, it was worth giving the drop dose a chance. Had the nadirs trended upward, then you might had a good reason to go back up. And the fact that you've needed to use MC and HC I think is noteable. I hope his appy picks up a little, maybe he has just decided he doesn't like the MC food anymore!
 
Christie & Maverick said:
Me too :). That 101 and 105 are so close to green, it was worth giving the drop dose a chance. Had the nadirs trended upward, then you might had a good reason to go back up. And the fact that you've needed to use MC and HC I think is noteable. I hope his appy picks up a little, maybe he has just decided he doesn't like the MC food anymore!
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I was so close to squirting the gravy in his mouth! Then after 4 different flavors he decided to have a couple licks of the last option. Geez...And he hates the gravy now, he used to love it. Its been over used at this point hehe
 
ASHFUR said:
I was so close to squirting the gravy in his mouth! Then after 4 different flavors he decided to have a couple licks of the last option. Geez...And he hates the gravy now, he used to love it. Its been over used at this point hehe
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Elise @tiffmaxee will send over the OTJ trial instructions, I get to go into an online work meeting now :rolleyes:
 
Instructions for starting the OTJ trial
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!

Good luck!

Elise
 
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