9/4 Smudge: AMPS 295, +3 309, +6 328, PMPS 350, +2 237, +7 228

could be.

Last night, with the steep drop from the pre-shot BG to +2, it was looking like an active cycle. So he could have dropped into the blues and this could be a bounce from that.

Or, this could just be what 2U really looks like. :cat:
 
Hendrick Cuddleclaw said:
could be.

Last night, with the steep drop from the pre-shot BG to +2, it was looking like an active cycle. So he could have dropped into the blues and this could be a bounce from that.

Or, this could just be what 2U really looks like. :cat:
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I didn't wake up a single time last night, which is unusual (usually up 3-4 times a night), and of course it was the night I could've used a test for the [likely] active cycle. :facepalm: I guess we will see what +6 and tonight brings.
 
hmmm. I am thinking that you are going to end up increasing the dose, but let's see what Wendy or Elise or one of the other experts have to say as far as by how much, and when.

Right now, we're missing part of the picture though, with so few tests in the evening cycle.
 
I presume you dosed 2 units this morning? SS is blank in the units cell. ;) I am glad to see those ketones are keeping steady at a decent number, hoping today's remains the same. However, I do think he needs an increase, just to stay on the safe side. I'd increase to 2.25 units tonight if you think you can get a later test, or if his ketones test today is up, or increase tomorrow AM otherwise when you can monitor more. Note for lurkers, this is not per SLGS, but suggestions specifically for Smudge. Alli is getting enough tests for us to get an idea what the current dose is doing, and her kitty is very recently DKA.
allicatmeow said:
I didn't wake up a single time last night, which is unusual
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Tip: drink a large glass of water before bed. Besides keeping you hydrated, you'll be sure to get up at least once. :)
 
Wendy&Neko said:
I presume you dosed 2 units this morning? SS is blank in the units cell. ;) I am glad to see those ketones are keeping steady at a decent number, hoping today's remains the same. However, I do think he needs an increase, just to stay on the safe side. I'd increase to 2.25 units tonight if you think you can get a later test, or if his ketones test today is up, or increase tomorrow AM otherwise when you can monitor more. Note for lurkers, this is not per SLGS, but suggestions specifically for Smudge. Alli is getting enough tests for us to get an idea what the current dose is doing, and her kitty is very recently DKA.

Tip: drink a large glass of water before bed. Besides keeping you hydrated, you'll be sure to get up at least once. :)
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Hi Wendy, yes 2U this AM. Was having the view only error all morning again. I think tomorrow morning is the best idea. I can monitor all day without issue.

The ketones monitor really is a beast to deal with. It needs a lot of blood and errors without it. I'm nearly out of strips already.
 
allicatmeow said:
Hi Wendy, yes 2U this AM. Was having the view only error all morning again. I think tomorrow morning is the best idea. I can monitor all day without issue.

The ketones monitor really is a beast to deal with. It needs a lot of blood and errors without it. I'm nearly out of strips already.
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which one did you get? You could also just use the ketostix instead, although I never did it that way many people have.
 
I’d really try to get a mid cycle test (like maybe a +6 or so) for good measure, especially since you’re looking at increasing the dose tomorrow. Sometimes cats go lower at night and throw us a sneaky green or low blue, which can be important to know when making dosing decisions. You mentioned you’re often up multiple times a night, so maybe you can catch a test one of those times??
 
JL and Chip said:
I’d really try to get a mid cycle test (like maybe a +6 or so) for good measure, especially since you’re looking at increasing the dose tomorrow. Sometimes cats go lower at night and throw us a sneaky green or low blue, which can be important to know when making dosing decisions. You mentioned you’re often up multiple times a night, so maybe you can catch a test one of those times??
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228 @ +7.

I think the 0.5 increase is now warranted!

I usually am up a ton. For the past week, exhaustion from this (and other life issues) has knocked me out like never before. It's nice to sleep, but not sure that's a good thing sometimes.
 
No matter which of the two dosing methods here you plan to follow, the increase would be by 0.25 units, not 0.5 units.
 
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