? 1/29/20 Zeke stuck at .75u Suggestions?

[BonnieZeke]

I know this seems small, but I'm so hoping he can hit the big 'R' soon. This last decrease to .75 is not keeping him between 50-80, even though he's mostly under 100 these last 9 days. (Last night he had 1/4 can sliced with his pate for flavor, so the 110 this AM). Any thoughts, we want to get to the finish line! (I backed off some of my testing since he's become so regulated.)

 

[Si am cat mom]

You really can't rush remission. Ideally, you would want to taper off the insulin and have the numbers hold in normal range as you do. I think TR says 4 test per day also.

This post discussed reductions when the cat stays in the normal range/ under 100 for a week and how the numbers should look before going off insulin.

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...ng-reductions-and-starting-otj-trials.150160/

 

[Si am cat mom]

This kitty's SS I think is a good recent example

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...rPO0te_hQeIoGMXosHBthxK0XtJn34HtTiGav/pubhtml

 

[BonnieZeke]

That's a beautiful SS, I hope Zeke can get there. We've been at this 8 mths now. I realize 4 tests are good, just trying to give us a break with the 3, his numbers stay within 10-15 points always. I'm just looking for encouragement, I guess, that we aren't stuck here forever. Thanks.

 

[Sue and Luci]

He will let you know when his pancreas has healed enough so that he no longer needs the help he's getting from the insulin.

I'd be thrilled if Luci had numbers like this every day...got yourself a nice healthy kitty there He just needs a little bit of medicine every day to help keep him that way.

 

[Crista & Ming]

Zeke's numbers look amazing!!!

I'm not too well versed in the nuances of attempting reductions but like Ari said, if Zeke stays in numbers under 100 for a week and following TR, you could attempt a reduction.

I know you only test 3 times. Maybe try fulfilling the requirements for TR and get a before bed test too. Maybe you'll catch a low number and be allowed to reduce.

 

[BonnieZeke]

Thanks everyone, I know I am fortunate to have a healthy boy, he is doing great, I feel for everyone who has the side troubles of this dx like pancreatitis, neuropathy, etc, and send best wishes to all in your struggles. Crista & Ming Before bed is AMps we are a 3rd shift household! Will pick up the testing my next day off. Thanks!

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

Zeke looks great, he may earn his next reduction just like the last, slow and steady until all green for a week. You haven't really been stuck for long at all!! He wants his own timetable

 

[BonnieZeke]

He’s a head-strong boy, just like his Momma!
Yes, this is how HE wants it, just like everything else!! I wouldn’t have it any other way!

 

[Sherry and Blackie]

He looks great! Hang in there .

 

[Snickers and Chrissy]

I'm still fairly new to this, but his numbers look so good! I bet he totally hits remission at some point. I don't know if this would help, but do you give him small snack meals during the day? Someone here suggested it for my kitty Snickers, and it helped her numbers go down a bit. Like I said, I'm new, so I would maybe ask someone with more experience, it's just a thought I had since it helped Snickers

 

[BonnieZeke]

We do small meals on my days off and it does help, he also does better when he can play outside, he’s not happy when he’s inside due to cold.
Thanks for the advice.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I agree with the others. If you are following TR, you need that night time test. Those recent blues make me wonder if he’s “bouncing” from something lower.

 

[BonnieZeke]

I’ll be doing night time when I’m off tomorrow and this weekend, we’ll see what happens.