? 8/22, Leo, AMPS 445 , +2 411, PMPS 410

Yvonne & Leo

Yvonne & Leo

Member Since 2022
Hello! I just finished an 18hr glucose curve on Leo. I know he needs a dose change and has been on 2u for around 10 days. Coming here for guidance on the increase.
 
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I am glad that you shot the new dose of 2.25. Hold this dose for 14 cycles (7 days) unless he drops below 90. Then you can reevaluate his numbers - particularly his nadir- to see if he is ready for another increase. Okay?
 
Yvonne & Leo said:
Okay! I will be switching meters tomorrow. How would I put that on my spreadsheet?
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You are switching to a human meter? Most people put a horizontal line going across their spreadsheet and make it a different color and write “Switching to a Human Meter” or the name of the meter - something like that. Also change the name of your
Meter in your signature and at the top of your spreadsheet.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
You are switching to a human meter? Most people put a horizontal line going across their spreadsheet and make it a different color and write “Switching to a Human Meter” or the name of the meter - something like that. Also change the name of your
Meter in your signature and at the top of your spreadsheet.
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Yep! I can't afford Alpha Trak lol! I have 3 strips left to use for today then the other one is ready to go.
 
tiffmaxee said:
Most of us use human meters as the AT strips are expensive and our methods were formulated with a human meter.
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Understandable! I was given the AT by my vet (without the strips) and was able to find a 50 pack for about $37 so I went with it. Now I realize that it's not necessary to have one so I went and bought a human meter (Relion) and strips to switch over to. Thank goodness because wow they are pricey! Just using up the last 3 for today then will switch tomorrow.
 
I used to buy strips for my Relion on eBay and sometimes on auction but that was almost 6 years ago. So check that out but make sure of the expiration date and that the boxes are the originals and not opened.
 
Glad you're switching to a human meter :cat:
Thanks for adding the line on your SS stating you will be using the Relion also where you have Alpha Trak up top on your spreadsheet put /Using Relion 8-23
@Bandit's Mom will only have to change the last to color ranges on you spreadsheet
The Dark Green will now be 50-99
Neon Green will now be BG<50

On your signature go there and put Relion as of 8-23
If there is no room to add it you can get rid of the word Meter and Diet on your signature
 
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Diane Tyler's Mom said:
Great Job :cat:
Leo is a handsome boy, he looks like a big kitty looking at his paws or is it just the picture
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He's about 15 lbs now, down from almost 25! His quick weight loss was what made me think something was wrong along with the insane amount of urine and going outside of the litter box. I think he does look larger though because his paw is closer to the camera.
 
Yvonne & Leo said:
He's about 15 lbs now, down from almost 25! His quick weight loss was what made me think something was wrong along with the insane amount of urine and going outside of the litter box. I think he does look larger though because his paw is closer to the camera.
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Same thing with Tyler he used to weigh 23 lbs then when I brought him to my vet he was down to 18 lbs
He now weighs 14.6 lbs
 
Man.. tonights insulin shot was a battle. He pulled away so many times when I'd stick the needle in and even bit me. Poor babe. I might need to try and find a new spot.
 
Where are you shooting now? I could only shoot shoulder/scruff area without an argument from Neko.

In future, especially when he's still in higher numbers, try not to hold doses longer than 7 days. If you can get plenty of tests in per day (at 2 per cycle), we might be able to help you determine if that's as good as the curve to increase after 7 days.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Where are you shooting now? I could only shoot shoulder/scruff area without an argument from Neko.

In future, especially when he's still in higher numbers, try not to hold doses longer than 7 days. If you can get plenty of tests in per day (at 2 per cycle), we might be able to help you determine if that's as good as the curve to increase after 7 days.
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I'm shooting in the scruff. I'm still unsure if I'm shooting in the proper spot though. His skin feels so tight there despite being overweight and having loose skin.

And my vet said 7-10 days then do a glucose curve and time got away from me so I didn't mean to go that long. I'll make sure to do it sooner next time.
 
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