08/03 - Jaxon - AMPS 115 +4 88 +7 65 +12 47 PMPS 58 +1 61 +2 77 +3 67 +5 47 +5.5 49 +6 65

I know it is a bit past the +6, but should I be alright giving him a little food (slept through his +6)?
 
You always need two hours with staying in safe numbers without food before you stop testing. Some only get one test after but I always went with two hours to be safe, especially when your cat has continued to go down.
 
Umn not sure what you thought I was asking .... but I was asking if I should stall without food and re-test before deciding to skip or not
 
Another reduction has been earned. New dose .01. You might need to skip tonight.
Allison K said:
Umn not sure what you thought I was asking .... but I was asking if I should stall without food and re-test before deciding to skip or not
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Yes I understand your question. I was concerned that you didn’t test any more after you fed at +7 with a bg going down. Because you don’t know how low he went I think you need to feed some lc and skip. Test in 20-30 minutes. Tagging @Marje and Gracie to confirm.
 
I gave him food because I usually give a little at +6 and I slept through it ... I do not often test after the +6 (just did today because as I said, I missed +6 so did as soon as I could after which was +7)
 
Allison K said:
Umn not sure what you thought I was asking .... but I was asking if I should stall without food and re-test before deciding to skip or not
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I have been in this situation before and was taught that with data, you should, in fact, give him 20 mins without feeding and retest as long as you can stall. If he’s not coming up, feed a two of LC and retest 30 mins later. If he’s above 50, shoot 0.1u as long as you can monitor.
 
Marje is the pro. I was just being cautious because it’s lower than the +7 and thought he could have gone really low before the pmps. Listen to Marje.
 
I wanted you to read that right away but now I’ll add that he’s clearing a bounce so it’s likely the 47 is the nadir this cycle.

Each of us has different experiences. I was taught that, for a CG with data, skipping and stalling, unless the BG is too low to shoot on time, is more for the CG than the cat. Read Dealing with Low PSs which will tell you just what I relayed.

Most important is that you are well stocked with supplies and can/will test.
 
Allison K said:
I am currently stocked, how often do I need to test? Every 30 minutes?
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It’s been almost 30 mins so retest now. Let’s see where he is.

Here’s an example of when this happened with Gracie. You can see after stalling two hours, she dropped to where I was forced to skip.

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Allison K said:
I did retest, he is 58 as of 7:15pm EST (tested him 5-10 mins before his usual shot time)
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If you haven’t fed in the last two hours and can monitor, I’d shoot 0.1u and get a +1 and +2.

CG is caregiver.

ETA: the subject line will have +12 47 PMPS 58
 
I have not fed him since +7 and yes I can monitor (assume that is what you meant by the testing every 30 mins (just till +2?)
 
Allison K said:
I have not fed him since +7 and yes I can monitor (assume that is what you meant by the testing every 30 mins (just till +2?)
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Testing every 30 mins was before you shot to see when the rise was so you could shoot. After you shoot, you can get a +1 and +2 as he’s on the way up. However, with the great way he’s looking, he might not come up too much and drop again at onset so be ready just in case.

Here is one of the dictionaries for to look at some other time.
 
Allison K said:
There food bump yes?
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Looking great. I’m assuming you know best how he responds and when you should test next. Generally, I’d think a bit more LC and test at +3 but you know best.

You’ve done a great job with him and I don’t want to second guess you when he’s up a bit.
 
What I have learned since starting his reductions ....

50-59 (2.8-3.3 on my meter) LC + MC (if it is a PS reading, his usual meal + a little MC)
60-70 (3.3-3.7 approximately) tsp of LC (for anything not his PS reading)

Am I right?
 
What you feed also depends on where in the cycle you are. You need higher carbs for the same number earlier in the cycle than later. Also keep in mind where he started and how much/fast he is dropping.
 
So ....
<50 HC (or MC+honey) for early in cycle and MC for later towards nadir
50-59 (2.8-3.3 on my meter) LC + MC (for 1-6hrs of the cycle especially)
60-70 (3.3-3.7 approximately) tsp of LC (for anything not his PS reading)

Is this more accurate guideline (from what has been told to me since he started to be stable green). I am just trying to figure out a general rule (mainly for if I do not get a response so I can act)
 
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Use your spreadsheet to guide you. Make sure you put what you have fed in the comments section. How he responds can change but you have a good guide.
 
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