3/2 TAZ, AMPS - 316, +5-267 (insulin not working?)

SaraMV

SaraMV

Member Since 2022
When I increased Taz to 1.5 last Friday, I expected his numbers to be lower than before the increase. They look to be about the same? I know that he was in the middle of a bounce on Saturday, but since then his numbers are going higher again. Does this mean that the insulin isn't working? Or that he needs a larger dose? He's going in for a dental with potential teeth pulled next Monday, so I'm hesitant to up his dosage before then. But I don't want his numbers so high either. :(

https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB...5-4-144-6-169-vet-update.260049/#post-2920504
 
I dont think the insulin isnt working. He is likely struggling because of the teeth. As far as the dose I would rather defer to someone with more experience.
 
SaraMV said:
I expected his numbers to be lower than before the increase.
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Insulin is a hormone, not a drug. You don't always see the numbers get a bit better with each increase. Having said that, now that he's done six cycles after than long stretch of blues the night of the 26th, maybe he's respond by breaking the bounce today.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Insulin is a hormone, not a drug. You don't always see the numbers get a bit better with each increase. Having said that, now that he's done six cycles after than long stretch of blues the night of the 26th, maybe he's respond by breaking the bounce today.
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The 6 cycles confuse me. Does this mean that it can take up to 6 cycles to start bouncing? Or that he can bounce for the duration of 6 cycles?
 
It means that it can take up to six cycles to get rid of the higher numbers resulting from the bounce. Like you said, he can bounce for 6 cycles. Over time, as he gets used to lower numbers, the length of time will shorten and eventually go away.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
It means that it can take up to six cycles to get rid of the higher numbers resulting from the bounce. Like you said, he can bounce for 6 cycles. Over time, as he gets used to lower numbers, the length of time will shorten and eventually go away.
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Thank you for explaining that. Is it common for them to just be in one continuous bounce until they regulate? For instance, Taz was in reds on Friday and Saturday. He dropped down to almost 100 Saturday night. Then leveled out some. Could that 100 have triggered another bounce? And if so, when would I usually see the affects of the new bounce?
 
During a bounce, numbers wobble around. And aren't particularly predictable. The almost 100 could have triggered another bounce. As for when it starts, it's a bit ECID (every cat is different). Most start the bounce later that cycle or the following one. Some, like my girl, can take a cycle or two. Neko's worst bounce numbers were the start of the third cycle after the event that caused the bounce. She liked to be really different. :cat: There also is no schedule where we can plan when a cat will stop bouncing. It's just something we have to live with, until they decide if or when they'll stop bouncing.
 
From your previous post-
SaraMV said:
Wow, his numbers really did change!

After the dental, how will I know how much insulin to start him back on? Or when to even start it again? I'm assuming if he isn't eating well, I would skip giving it? The vet acted like that night I'll be giving full dose and carrying on like usual.
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Follow the vets instructions for how long to wait before feeding but start with a spoonful and see how it goes. Plan on giving him the full dose as long as you are confident he will eat and keep food down. You will be carrying on like usual. The numbers will be your guide. :cool:
 
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