diabetic_blue
Member since 2025
10/06 Blue AMPS 270 +2 260 +5 164 +9 111 PMPS 121 +1 165 +2 188 +3 206
Bouncy boy today, too much blue
for blue 
Bouncy boy today, too much blue


I spoke too soon! And he had to prove me wrong
Let's talk about a dose increase. That invariably gets them going!![]()
Which syringes are you using? I think @Marina & Chico is from Romania but she isn't very active these days. You could send her a PM and check which syringes she used to use.So I think 1,75 this evening, I need to figure out how to measure it. I only have 1IU markings, and the helper page I printed doesn't match what I have, with my 1IU being a 0,4 on the page. That would be a 0,7 marking for 1,75 so I think I can make it work.
These are the only options for 0,3 or 30IU I have found so far. The one on the right is manufactured by Serix, the one on the left I think MKD. In the end, they're both Chinese. I'm using the one on the right, but I can try a batch of the other to check how they are.Which syringes are you using? I think @Marina & Chico is from Romania but she isn't very active these days. You could send her a PM and check which syringes she used to use.
The other option is to get callipers. I used them even with syringes with half unit markings. They were great for accurate dose measurements. Here's the sticky on Dosing with calipers.
I used my smartphone camera as a magnifier and it worked really well! I used the zoom function of the camera to magnify (it's wonderful) and another phone with the My Light app as a backlight. Here's a previous post with my set-up:I did realize I have a 3x watchmaker loupe and an old(er than me) analog caliper I can use. I'll try some measurements in the afternoon.
Yup. Not the first time a cat has reacted to the threat of an increase.It's like he knows he's owed a dose increase.
He was 110 at PMPS but I already shot him with the 1,75(ish) dose. I am around to monitor and will test +1 and +2 at least.Yup. Not the first time a cat has reacted to the threat of an increase.
Looks like he's clearing a bounce, so you want to wait till tomorrow to increase. It's possible he might nadir at PMPS and head up from there, but I would still wait till tomorrow morning to increase (if he doesn't give you greens tonight).
If he's higher at +2, he's headed back up and you might be good for the night.
Going to tag @tiffmaxee and @Angela & Cleo to watch out for you in case you need help. I think @Mary & Jude would be at work.
Hi Valentin! He looks to be surfing well for you thus far this cycle. If it were Jude, I might grab a +6/+7 test to see where he is at that point in the cycle. As Bhooma said, this looks like a bounce-breaking cycle, and sometimes the nadirs on those are a bit later in the cycle (like the 111 @ +9 on 10/6). Also, when they are breaking a bounce and when you increase on top of that, there is greater momentum with the effect of the insulin. He might even decide to dip his paws into the lagoon (the greens) tonight; let's hope it's within good ranges. I would keep a close eye on him. Food (or syrup, if necessary) is the tool in your toolbox to elevate his bg if it falls too low.
I DID overlook it! Thanks! I'm so happy for him and you.Ah, thank you!
We have a new one, you just missed it 10/08 Blue AMPS 180 +4 128 +8 78 PMPS 134