1/12 Cali AMPS: 342 (Early Shot Question)

[beclt]

Yesterday's condo http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60907&p=659529#p659529

Same ole same I guess.

We are going away for the long weekend starting tomorrow, so Cali will have to make due! My question is this: I'd like to get a dose in her before we leave for the airport, which will likely be 4:30-5AM. She typically gets her shot at 7:30 AM/PM. Do you recommend a smaller dose amount? If so, how much? We are currently at 1.75.

 

[PeterDevonMocha]

Hi guys .. cali, come down off that pink floor please! I know generally when a shot time needs to be adjusted it's done over a period of a few days, so I'm not sure how this one would work .. but I am sure others will be along soon to help you .. have a great trip!

 

[mybuddybinks]

safe travels, and my bet will be that the wise ones suggest a reduced dose...
but let's wait to see if I'm right!

 

[Marje and Gracie]

An early shot is the same as a dose increase and I am not aware of anyone that would shoot more than two hours early. Even to shoot two hours early, it would most likely be as a number is rapidly climbing and with a relatively experienced caregiver who can be around to watch. IMHO, I would not bet that "offsetting" an early shot with a reduced dose would work. I'm not convinced it is safe to shoot two hours early, even with a reduced dose, and then leave.

For next time, it is better to slowly move her shot time back during the prior week in small increments and then shoot a reduced dose the morning/evening you leave.

Is anyone going to be giving her shots and monitoring her while you are gone or is she just not getting insulin during that timeframe?