Re: 03/31 Furball, Dose Change Question
we usually change doses by .25u, but if there are high nadirs (the low point of the cycle) we sometimes increase by .5u. look on the sticky at the top of this forum that's called "Lantus & Levemir: New to the Group?" there are photos of smaller doses. basically you eyeball where the plunger is and then be consistent with how you measure it. it's a good idea to draw up a sample syringe (use a used needle & pop, tea, colored water) to save as an example. it doesn't matter if you and i measure the .25u the same, it matters that you do it consistently.
if i were you, since you've given 1.5u tonight, i'd stick with it until you see some lower numbers. for now, furball needs more insulin and a consistent dose will give you less wonkiness.
just so you know (because i didn't), we consider a "low" number to be 50 or under. if you see a 50 or lower, pop open a can of cat food with gravy and give furball one teaspoon of only the gravy, then come and post here for someone to help you. you'll wait about 20 minutes and then repeat the process. i like to make sure people know now, long before they need it so they don't panic. you don't have to do anything until you see a 50, but if you see something below 100, it wouldn't be a bad idea to post so someone can look at where in the cycle it is, and when you should test next.
