11/06 FISTUK AMPS 83, +3 94

[Fistuk & Shelly]

https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB...7-7-5-79-9-5-113-pmps-85.283248/#post-3120641

Good morning

So last night I've discovered I didn't do the dosing right because of those bloody lines on the syringe. After three months!

Dose set from today to 0.5 with plunger adjusted to the upper edge of the line (rather than the bottom) (see pics fro myesterday). And we're starting the count towards a reduction from 1 (unless he decides to throw a PJ party)

I'll get a clipper today (really thought I'm done with buying stuff...)

Fistuk is doing great! He was waiting patiently to his breakfast this morning. A green PM cycle. Bakery has regular opening hours he's eating well and has good energy.

Wishing you all a wonderful day

 

[Bandit's Mom]

I'll get a clipper today (really thought I'm done with buying stuff...)

if you decided to buy callipers, you want to get one that can read up to 0.01 mm (i.e. 2 decimals and not 0.1mm) and you want one that has a screw over the display so that you can lock the arms once you set the measurement.

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

if you decided to buy callipers, you want to get one that can read up to 0.01 mm (i.e. 2 decimals and not 0.1mm) and you want one that has a screw over the display so that you can lock the arms once you set the measurement.

Ok. Thanks. I’ll have to see where I can get something like that here …

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Ok. Thanks. I’ll have to see where I can get something like that here …

You can just use a "good" syringe as a reference. Measure the dose using it with coloured water and use that as a reference.

this is the plunger pushed all the way up (without pressure) - looks like the plunger is right on the line? And that the plunger is sitting centres in the line rather than just to the top of the line?

And this is how it looks when I press the plunger all the way to get air our as much as possible

Both look the same for me. You are right, the top of the plunger goes above the zero line when fully pushed, whereas it should align with the top of the zero line.

 

[Amy & Herman]

I feel your pain with the syringes! Calipers have helped me a lot. It’s unnerving how inaccurate the 0 lines on the bd syringes are! Fistuk is doing great though!

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

You can just use a "good" syringe as a reference.

What do you mean in "good" syringe ?

It'll probably take me a few days to find a calliper so I^m thinking that for this week I'm going to use the same method as I did this morning until I get a calliper

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

I feel your pain with the syringes! Calipers have helped me a lot. It’s unnerving how inaccurate the 0 lines on the bd syringes are! Fistuk is doing great though!

It's frustrating really. And if I'm honest I feel like I'm fed up with learning and reading about D matter after an intensive time I had to day and night both learn about D and take care of Fistuk intensively that I thought I've done my homework by now But alas, I'll get a hang of the calliper thing and I'm grateful that Fistuk is doing so great. Just another little push

 

[Mikanmama (Mikan GA)]

Good morning Shelly!
I know what you mean!
I use a lighting board, lighted magnifying glass stand, and calipers.
Very very careful, then of course, I find bubbles in there
Harder in the morning when I have to do it before my

But I agree with @Amy & Herman that Fistuk is doing so well!
Shelly, you've done a phenomenal job

Have a wonderful Monday

 

[allicatmeow]

Oh, that warms my heart to read Fistuk is doing so well!!! What an incredible job you have done!!

 

[Bandit's Mom]

What do you mean in "good" syringe ?

One where there is no zero error.

 

[Gabrielle17]

Good Monday Morning!

I feel your pain, Shelly! My first vet told me the incorrect dosing on the lines and I was giving Cooper 0 insulin (instead of 1U) for the first few weeks. I am so glad little Fistuk is feeling great and the business is good with the bakery! Have a wonderful day!

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Morning Shelly Fistuk is doing amazing, makes me so happy
Have a nice day

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Good morning Shelly.
The whole syringe debacle is certainly one we all wrestle with, obviously.
Fistuk looks great, so glad all systems are working well.
You’re doing wonderfully with him.
Can’t wait to see what he does today. Happy Monday.

 

[cecile & bella]

I like this paper template as well. I use calipers and I use this template to set them up, and it's easy to use for people who are not used to calipers, too (such as cat sitters or children ): it's been posted by Jill in this thread, go down a little in the conversation.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-with-calipers-updated-w-videos.79851/

 

[cecile & bella]

Here is the direct link to the template: https://www.diabetes-katzen.net/insulinruler.pdf

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Good morning Shelly!
I know what you mean!
I use a lighting board, lighted magnifying glass stand, and calipers.
Very very careful, then of course, I find bubbles in there
Harder in the morning when I have to do it before my

But I agree with @Amy & Herman that Fistuk is doing so well!
Shelly, you've done a phenomenal job

Have a wonderful Monday

Just when you think you’re on top of it something comes up, right?! Thanks for understanding the frustration.
Thanks, Kit. It’s been a massive effort and I’m very grateful it has to fruits. Anything for Fistuk

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Good morning Shelly!
I know what you mean!
I use a lighting board, lighted magnifying glass stand, and calipers.
Very very careful, then of course, I find bubbles in there
Harder in the morning when I have to do it before my

But I agree with @Amy & Herman that Fistuk is doing so well!
Shelly, you've done a phenomenal job

Have a wonderful Monday

Just when you think you’re on top of it something comes up, right?! Thanks for understanding the frustration.
Thanks, Kit. It’s been a massive effort and I’m very grateful it has to fruits. Anything for Fistuk

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Oh, that warms my heart to read Fistuk is doing so well!!! What an incredible job you have done!!

Thanks, Alli. It’s a joy to celebrate it with you all

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Good Monday Morning!

I feel your pain, Shelly! My first vet told me the incorrect dosing on the lines and I was giving Cooper 0 insulin (instead of 1U) for the first few weeks. I am so glad little Fistuk is feeling great and the business is good with the bakery! Have a wonderful day!

Vets are so maddening. Al happy you caught that!

I’ll get Fistuk to share some receipts so Cooper can open his bakery

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Morning Shelly Fistuk is doing amazing, makes me so happy
Have a nice day

Thanks, Diane. Fistuk says he’ll be happy too when I lit the fire again

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Good morning Shelly.
The whole syringe debacle is certainly one we all wrestle with, obviously.
Fistuk looks great, so glad all systems are working well.
You’re doing wonderfully with him.
Can’t wait to see what he does today. Happy Monday.

Thanks, Staci. Fistuk was very green today
I started reading through the posts about calliper and am looking for one I can buy here

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Here is the direct link to the template: https://www.diabetes-katzen.net/insulinruler.pdf

Thank you so much for both, Cecile. At the moment I have a salad in my head so it’s very helpful

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

To the right is the 0.5umark on the print. Looks like it’s a half in the syringe right?

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

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@Bandit's Mom does this look right to you?

 

[Bandit's Mom]

@Bandit's Mom does this look right to you?

Yes it does