01/28 Henry AMPS 77 +3.5 74 +5.5 81 PMPS 91 +3.5 71

[Golf2015]

I have reduce Henry's dosage from 2.0 to 1.875 units starting at AMPS today (01/28).
Three events of late drove me to start a reduction of the dosage
1) The preshots of late were becoming more GREEN
2) BG of 62 recently
3) The AMPS preshot today of 77

Now my reluctance (failed reductions in the past) of starting the reduction sooner is my believe, Henry is TR cat and remission was not in the cards.

But having said that I NEVER discounted the more experience individuals advice from this forum because you can not ignore the fact these individuals know more than you which is obviously true at the same time my concern was for Henry too (very tuff situation for me).

So let's see if Henry is possibly heading for remission

I will post the results daily during this reduction protocol

Again, Thank You All who have followed, given advice, and support because Henry's health would not be where it is today and you folks are the reason for that positive outcome

Take Care

Previous Thread

 

[Sue and Luci]

What an absolutely gorgeous SS! Love seeing that little nudge dose reduction too...I sure hope he goes along with the plan...I'm so glad you're giving that a go! Maybe if you just sneak in those tiny reducies he won't notice a thing! I like your plan!

Such a thing of beauty - all that green!

Hope you are doing well!

 

[Golf2015]

What an absolutely gorgeous SS! Love seeing that little nudge dose reduction too...I sure hope he goes along with the plan...I'm so glad you're giving that a go! Maybe if you just sneak in those tiny reducies he won't notice a thing! I like your plan!

Such a thing of beauty - all that green!

Hope you are doing well!

Thank You Sue

 

[Crm]

I would be fearful of hypo giving insulin at those numbers.

 

[Crm]

Alphatrak number of 62 is the danger number for hypo I thought. We dose off nadir results. I'm relatively new so that's how I understood it.

 

[Golf2015]

I would be fearful of hypo giving insulin at those numbers.

I'm using a NovaMax Plus human meter which this forum puts the normal range for a cat (50 thru 80) whereas the Alphatrak I believe is 80 -120

The fear of HYPO even @62 and preshots below 90 does exist in my mind.

However Henry's spreadsheet for the last (12) months reduces that fear although you should always be mindful of a potential HYPO moment

The nadir is always the basis for correct dosing

If you look at the spreadsheet I always check his BG at the +3.5 hour to see where Henry is potentially heading

A year's worth of DATA helps build your confidence and will reduce the anxiety if not completely eliminate it.

I'm much more relaxed these days --- Now I'm able to plan my days with NO anxiety


Take Care

Thank You for checking in on Henry

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

I would be fearful of hypo giving insulin at those numbers.

Alphatrak number of 62 is the danger number for hypo I thought. We dose off nadir results. I'm relatively new so that's how I understood it.

Hi Colleen,

Robert is a very experienced member who tests a lot and has a lot of data, uses a human meter, and follows TR. When following TR, you can shoot any number above 50 or 68 on an AT. Those numbers do not mean a cat goes "hypo"--we reserve the term hypoglycemia for when a cat shows the clinical signs, like lethargy, unresponsiveness. Otherwise, a 50 or a 68 on an AT is just a low number and we feed the cat appropriate amounts of carbs to get them back up.

Please start your own post with your concerns, as it seems like you have a few, and we'll be happy to address them.

 

[Golf2015]

I would be fearful of hypo giving insulin at those numbers.

Colleen the one big advantage of using a human meter is COSTS

The AlphaTrak strips are a $1.00 per strip

The NovaMax strips I use are $0.17 cents per strip, now I buy (Total Diabetes Supply) 1200 at a time which drives the cost down from $0.22 to $0.17 cents

 

[Sue and Luci]

Alphatrak number of 62 is the danger number for hypo I thought. We dose off nadir results. I'm relatively new so that's how I understood it.

Please start your own post with your concerns, as it seems like you have a few, and we'll be happy to address them

@Crm
Colleen, I do hope you'll post a condo soon. I looked at Georgia's SS and would like to caution you not to shoot if you can't get a pre-shot test. It's not safe.

Sorry for the hiJack Robert. I do hope Colleen will be encouraged by our comments and will post soon

 

[Golf2015]

@Crm
Colleen, I do hope you'll post a condo soon. I looked at Georgia's SS and would like to caution you not to shoot if you can't get a pre-shot test. It's not safe.

Sorry for the hiJack Robert. I do hope Colleen will be encouraged by our comments and will post soon

Oh by all means your concern is warranted.

My gut feeling with respect to the preshot tests is cost AlphaTrak strips are very pricey that's why I mention the costs of my strips. Everyone of her data points was $1.00 each

 

[Sue and Luci]

Oh by all means your concern is warranted.

My gut feeling with respect to the preshot tests is cost AlphaTrak strips are very pricey that's why I mention the costs of my strips. Everyone of her data points was $1.00 each

I agree wholeheartedly - using an AT2 is unnecessary, and an expensive alternative to a reliable, long standing, dependable solution. Unfortunately many vets 'prescribe' that darn AT2 to their clients and send them home uninformed and uneducated about FD...and we all know why - they don't now anything themselves...hard to share what you don't know.

I'm just very hopeful that she will come back on and read not only your comments but those comments we've made - and hopefully will post a condo so that we can help and guide her in the right direction. Your experience and advice I'm sure would be most appreciated as well! It's a terrific learning experience for new folks to be able to see that you CAN shoot comfortably under 100. I was using your condo as an example recently myself...so for that reason alone it's terrific that you keep such excellent data for us all to see and appreciate.

I do wish vets could somehow be told to cease and desist giving out information/advice on topics like FD, of which they know so very little.

I'm over-reacting I'm sure, but just this morning there was a call out on the sister FB page to FDMB for an active hypo in Australia. Poor kitty had to be taken to the emergency vet in the middle of the night and is now on an IV drip - we're all waiting to hear if she pulls through. And do you know why? Vet said 'give 4 units twice a day' nothing about testing - cat resists mom's attempts to test, so she does NOT test prior to giving insulin today! The very first test was at 3+ when the cat was acting 'funny'... So I'm kinda aggravated at all vets...again...most days I just say, it is what it is...but today...well...I'm upset and just hoping all day that the cat pulls through and that we can emphasize how important testing is...and testing prior to giving insulin is an absolute necessity...

Sorry for the rant...

 

[Golf2015]

I agree wholeheartedly - using an AT2 is unnecessary, and an expensive alternative to a reliable, long standing, dependable solution. Unfortunately many vets 'prescribe' that darn AT2 to their clients and send them home uninformed and uneducated about FD...and we all know why - they don't now anything themselves...hard to share what you don't know.

I'm just very hopeful that she will come back on and read not only your comments but those comments we've made - and hopefully will post a condo so that we can help and guide her in the right direction. Your experience and advice I'm sure would be most appreciated as well! It's a terrific learning experience for new folks to be able to see that you CAN shoot comfortably under 100. I was using your condo as an example recently myself...so for that reason alone it's terrific that you keep such excellent data for us all to see and appreciate.

I do wish vets could somehow be told to cease and desist giving out information/advice on topics like FD, of which they know so very little.

I'm over-reacting I'm sure, but just this morning there was a call out on the sister FB page to FDMB for an active hypo in Australia. Poor kitty had to be taken to the emergency vet in the middle of the night and is now on an IV drip - we're all waiting to hear if she pulls through. And do you know why? Vet said 'give 4 units twice a day' nothing about testing - cat resists mom's attempts to test, so she does NOT test prior to giving insulin today! The very first test was at 3+ when the cat was acting 'funny'... So I'm kinda aggravated at all vets...again...most days I just say, it is what it is...but today...well...I'm upset and just hoping all day that the cat pulls through and that we can emphasize how important testing is...and testing prior to giving insulin is an absolute necessity...

Sorry for the rant...

I have a brand New NovaMax Plus still wrapped in the box. If anyone of you folks are able to acquire her address I will more than happy to mail it to her
in addition to the device I have strips too

 

[Crm]

. I apologize if my reply to the post was not appropriate. Didn't intend to offend anyone.

 

[Crm]

Also, I have posted recently... had question on spreadsheets.. no replies yet..

 

[Golf2015]

. I apologize if my reply to the post was not appropriate. Didn't intend to offend anyone.

No not at all Colleen the folks here are concern about you and your cat I PROMISE

Their was nothing inappropriate at all about your posting REALLY

 

[Golf2015]

Also, I have posted recently... had question on spreadsheets.. no replies yet..

Also, I have posted recently... had question on spreadsheets.. no replies yet..

When was this posting Colleen?

Is this your posting your speaking of below:
Hi All..
Question..
Using Alphatrak meter and the appropriate Alphatrak spreadsheet. In comparing the human meter spread sheet to Alphatrak spreadsheet..the numbers for color coded ranges are same. If Alphatrak meters/results typically run 15 to 30 percent higher than human meter...wouldn't the ranges be different on colors? Example being maybe 120 reading on alphatrak would be in green range?

@Sue and Luci
@Katherine&Ruby

Colleen posted this question in the correct forum
Spreadsheets, Tech Support & Testing Area

 

[Golf2015]

Also, I have posted recently... had question on spreadsheets.. no replies yet..

Colleen I also started out with the AlphaTrak 2 but the costs of strips are very pricey ($1.00 a strip)

I was spending up to $100 or more a month which is why I switch to the Human meter

I also purchase the Lantus Pens from Mark's Marine Pharmacy in Vancouver, British Columbia (CANADA) - (5) Pens delivered in less than a week for a cost $196.00 approximately $40.00 Dollars a pen

Also this forum protocol revolves around an intensive German study and this study has been published -- about 10 years ago

The study was conducted due the to the newly developed long lasting Insulins --LANTUS

The BG readings in this published paper was conducted with a human meter

The German study was a game changer for the Diabetic Cat owners in a very positive way

The probability of Remission increased and the study goes in detail about it

 

[Sue and Luci]

Also, I have posted recently... had question on spreadsheets.. no replies yet..

I'll try to find your post there - after all these years I have never visited that forum here - I usually stay in the Lantus, Levimer forum...