1.14 Lucy AMPS 230, +3 112

[Corie]

I started Lucy on 1.25 u instead of the 1.5 she had been on because of the hypo scare Friday morning. Today AMPS was 230 and +3 was 112. I'm excited about the numbers but also worried it will drop to low. Going to check it again in 3 more hours. I'm off work all weekend so I will be able to watch her carefully.

 

[tiffmaxee]

If possible I would check again in an hour. That's a pretty big drop. I'm not familiar with Lucy as it's my first time visiting your condo so don't know your feeding schedule but I would feed a little lc to slow things down.

 

[Doodles & Karen]

That's a pretty big drop so you might want to feed her some food and check again in an hour or two. I would not wait 3 hours if it were me. Can you also add SLGS to your signature?

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Here's your post from yesterday. We link the condo from the previous day to make it easier to see the history http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/bg-testing-question.171295/

 

[Corie]

Thank you, that's what was worried about. I just gave her some food and will check again in an hour.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Thank you, that's what was worried about. I just gave her some food and will check again in an hour. Just curious, I'm still new to the boards, what is SLGS?

Start Low Go Slow. It's one of two protocols to follow. The other is TR, Tight Regulation. Karen explained them in your previous condo.FDMB

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/lantus-levemir-tight-regulation-protocol-tr.1581/

 

[Corie]

Thank you.

 

[Doodles & Karen]

With her skipped shot and coming down already today (although, her dose should've been reduced to 1.25 last night) depending on what protocol you wish to follow it may be wise to reduce her dose to 1 unit. Lets see how the day plays out. Since you're not able to test during the week I suggest going with SLGS and taking reductions at 90. Others may disagree since TR can be done when working full time but it looks like her dose was started too high in my opinion.
If she drops below 50 you'll need to give her gravy food and or honey/karo. Read the sticky on handling low numbers. Keep posting today and we'll help you. Shooting& Handling Low Numbers

 

[Doodles & Karen]

@tiffmaxee are you around for a little bit? I really need a shower soon LOL...I know TMI!

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Hi Corie, were you able to get another test? Everything OK?

 

[Corie]

Yes, I checked it about 20 minutes ago. It was 114. Sorry for not responding sooner, I had to take the dogs outside. I'll be watching her all day. Should I check her every hour?

 

[tiffmaxee]

@tiffmaxee are you around for a little bit? I really need a shower soon LOL...I know TMI!

Sorry. Just saw this and getting ready to leave for spin class.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Yes, I checked it about 20 minutes ago. It was 114. Sorry for not responding sooner, I had to take the dogs outside. I'll be watching her all day. Should I check her every hour?

I would check hourly yes and if still dropping feed a little lc food to keep her surfing. Good job.

 

[Corie]

Thank you!