04/07 Jackson - AMPS 331, +2.5 253, +4 269, +7 341, PMPS 320, +2.5 246, +5 230, +9.5 295
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Dyana
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I tried to measure using my calipers. I was told to try 0.1 of R eventually. I don't have the R yet. When I measured from the lip of the syringe to the zero line with the calipers and then compared that to the other lines on the syringe, it came out to match 1 unit.
I then tried to measure 0.5 units further down on the syringe and it is such a tiny opening on the calipers. How do you measure 0.1 on the calipers? The zero line won't help, it depends upon how the individual syringe was marked.
I then tried to measure 0.5 units further down on the syringe and it is such a tiny opening on the calipers. How do you measure 0.1 on the calipers? The zero line won't help, it depends upon how the individual syringe was marked.
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@Marje and Gracie
Spreadsheet Question: Why is the square turning black when I try to add what kind of treats I gave him?
When I added FD Beef to the +4 box it did not turn black but stayed yellow.
Spreadsheet Question: Why is the square turning black when I try to add what kind of treats I gave him?
When I added FD Beef to the +4 box it did not turn black but stayed yellow.
You can but I’m sorry I can’t stay with you if you do.
I don’t know. Did you try to manually change it to pink?
Most people start doing R experiments at PS time. But you aren't a newbie. If you can test now and the next 4 hours, you could try R. The thing to remember is that you are trying to figure out how the R impacts the numbers, when laid on top of what the L dose is doing. If you don't have a good idea how the L action alone would be working, the it's hard to tell what impact the R is having.
Also, 1 drop on an acro seldom does much, unless their overall L dose is much smaller. I used 2 drops R on Neko when she got below one unit Lev.
Depending on the type of syringes you have, the lines don't help you measure the dose when using calipers. Neko's last dose, I figure about 0.25 units, was below the zero line on the last set of BD's I had. Measure using calipers from the end of the plunger pushed in, which should like up with the zero line - but often doesn't.
Depending on the type of syringes you have, the lines don't help you measure the dose when using calipers. Neko's last dose, I figure about 0.25 units, was below the zero line on the last set of BD's I had. Measure using calipers from the end of the plunger pushed in, which should like up with the zero line - but often doesn't.
One more thing, you generally don't want to shoot R the same cycle as a L increase, which you did this morning.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
That's okay. I don't have any R yet. I was just asking about the timing and the initial dose to try.
Yes, it didn't work. It's okay. I just thought it was weird that it wouldn't change to pink.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Sorry @Wendy&Neko I got confused when you wrote this:
I thought when you said "More like 0.1 units" that meant for acros and "I've seen a 30 unit cat max out at 0.5 units" so that was for acros too.
I thought when you said "More like 0.1 units" that meant for acros and "I've seen a 30 unit cat max out at 0.5 units" so that was for acros too.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
I got home from WalMart just in time for Jackson's test, shoot, and feed.
They already tried the Lantus Savings Card and that would only give me the 5 pens for $90.00. They tried the GoodRx code and that wouldn't go through.
The pharmacist I knew there way long ago when she had an 18 year old diabetic and J.D. was 19 years old said the codes didn't go through because it needs to be for a 30 day supply. She said my vet wrote 7 units? BID. She said at 7 units the box would last 68 days (I don't know where she got that from) and it needs to be a 30 day supply. But I saw the prescription and my vet wrote the prescription as UTD On a prescription, the abbreviation ut dict or utd stands for the Latin phrase ut dictum, which translates to "as directed".
I told them to give me back the prescription and I'll try other pharmacies.
Then I realized that my last pen (started on 03/29, only 10 days ago) is over half way gone already, and I told them to re-apply the prescription again. waited 15 more minutes for that, and I paid the $90.00 for the box, and raced home for Jackson's shot.
I got more test strips, syringes, a bottle of R, and the Lantus. Still need to get some Karo.
I am surpized that Jackson is lower at PMPS than he was at +7.
Anyway, I need to sleep. I am exhausted from waking up at 3:00am. Hopefully, maybe, I can try out the R on Saturday morning when I am off and can make up on much needed sleep during the day.
They already tried the Lantus Savings Card and that would only give me the 5 pens for $90.00. They tried the GoodRx code and that wouldn't go through.
The pharmacist I knew there way long ago when she had an 18 year old diabetic and J.D. was 19 years old said the codes didn't go through because it needs to be for a 30 day supply. She said my vet wrote 7 units? BID. She said at 7 units the box would last 68 days (I don't know where she got that from) and it needs to be a 30 day supply. But I saw the prescription and my vet wrote the prescription as UTD On a prescription, the abbreviation ut dict or utd stands for the Latin phrase ut dictum, which translates to "as directed".
I told them to give me back the prescription and I'll try other pharmacies.
Then I realized that my last pen (started on 03/29, only 10 days ago) is over half way gone already, and I told them to re-apply the prescription again. waited 15 more minutes for that, and I paid the $90.00 for the box, and raced home for Jackson's shot.
I got more test strips, syringes, a bottle of R, and the Lantus. Still need to get some Karo.
I am surpized that Jackson is lower at PMPS than he was at +7.
Anyway, I need to sleep. I am exhausted from waking up at 3:00am. Hopefully, maybe, I can try out the R on Saturday morning when I am off and can make up on much needed sleep during the day.
As for my comment on ranges of R doses for acros - it really is ECID. I've seen one 30 unit acro need no more than 0.5 units, and most others around that dose on several units of R. In general, almost all needed to start the R experiment at 0.1 units, and increase from there if needed.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Thanks. I understand now.
How does one measure 0.1 unit?
I can do a drop by pushing in the plunger and holding it in while inserting the needle and then releasing the plunger.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
If, for next time, I can get my vet to write the prescription for "20 units BID or as needed" that would be 40 units per day divided by the 1500 units in the 5 pens it would last 37.5 days if I don't measure out more than I need each time as I do. That should work.
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
I hope Jackson gives you lower numbers on the new dose. I hope you get some sleep tonight.
Sorry to just get back to you on this but I finally had a chance to look at it. It’s because in the formatting, if the letters “HI” are in the text, it automatically makes it black. I revised it for you to just read “FD Chk” and it’s pink.