11/22 Lulu PMPS 412, +4 360, AMPS 325, +5 296

[Maya_]

Previous post: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/11-20-lulu-pmps-339-5-274-amps-343-5-235.295861/

Levels have been on the higher side since last night. I believe it's because of the scar tissue on the right side, been trying to inject on the left but unsuccessful :/

 

[tiffmaxee]

Is she easy to inject? I injected in the flank.

 

[Maya_]

Is she easy to inject? I injected in the flank.

I try to go near the shoulder blades or on the sides. If I try to do it lower, she'll twitch her skin and since she's lost weight, it's harder to grab enough skin to create a tent. She's aware of her surroundings especially when I try to inject. I will try to go lower and see if I'm able to do it

 

[Christie & Maverick]

Looks like another bounce is starting from the low 100s. I do better on the left side because I shoot with my right hand and pinch the fur with my left when Mav’s head is forward. If you shoot right handed too and Lulu’s head is toward you, you might get a better angle on the left side if you shoot from behind.

 

[Heike & BInie]

If it is hard to inject with the tent method, you can also have a look at the roll method, which is described here:
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/testing-and-shooting-tips.85113/

I know it can be very stressful if injecting is difficult. I hope you find a good way for both of you!

 

[Maya_]

Looks like another bounce is starting from the low 100s. I do better on the left side because I shoot with my right hand and pinch the fur with my left when Mav’s head is forward. If you shoot right handed too and Lulu’s head is toward you, you might get a better angle on the left side if you shoot from behind.

I'll try that way tonight, hope it works Also, checked her PMPS and it is 112

 

[Maya_]

If it is hard to inject with the tent method, you can also have a look at the roll method, which is described here:
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/testing-and-shooting-tips.85113/

I know it can be very stressful if injecting is difficult. I hope you find a good way for both of you!

Thank you for sharing, didn't know about the roll method. Will try that way too

 

[Christie & Maverick]

Nice PMPS , the bounce didn’t last long this time, I’d check at +1 and see how much of a food bump you get. Might be an interesting evening

 

[Maya_]

Nice PMPS , the bounce didn’t last long this time, I’d check at +1 and see how much of a food bump you get. Might be an interesting evening

I was able to inject on the left side

Wasn't able to test at +1 but I tested now at +4 and its 70. I gave food to avoid it going down further

 

[Maya_]

I was able to inject on the left side

Wasn't able to test at +1 but I tested now at +4 and its 70. I gave 0.75oz of food to avoid it going down further

since the BG level was borderline of 68, should I reduce the dose?

 

[Christie & Maverick]

Morning! That was a nice little cycle last night . No, I’d hold the dose, Lulu didn’t drop under 68. Close, but not quite

 

[Maya_]

Morning! That was a nice little cycle last night . No, I’d hold the dose, Lulu didn’t drop under 68. Close, but not quite

Sounds good! Gave her 1 unit

 

[Christie & Maverick]

Nice AMPS today . Steady as you go, Lulu.

 

[Maya_]

Nice AMPS today . Steady as you go, Lulu.

+2 is at 346. Not sure if I injected the needle all the way in or maybe the insulin hasn’t taken effect yet

 

[Christie & Maverick]

I’d say another bounce is starting from the greens last night. Since the +2 is significantly higher than preshot, Lulu gets a pokie break.

 

[Maya_]

I’d say another bounce is starting from the greens last night. Since the +2 is significantly higher than preshot, Lulu gets a pokie break.

Oh that makes sense. Lulu will be happy about the pokie break