1/29 Mauer AMPS 304 +2 311 +3 302 +5 313
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Hercule's mum
Member Since 2020
Almost! Missing Mauer's name after dateDid I do the title right?
I don't know about Lev... sorry! But with Lantus people check at +2 which is the usual onset. I *think* Lev has a later onset, usually around +3?
It will be fine. You done it before, and you have so much experience!
SashaV
Member Since 2020
Darn Karen, you make an excellent pointAlmost! Missing Mauer's name after date
I don't know about Lev... sorry! But with Lantus people check at +2 which is the usual onset. I *think* Lev has a later onset, usually around +3?
It will be fine. You done it before, and you have so much experience!
I'll get that fixed right away!
Lina and Simba
Member Since 2021
Hi!! Nice to see you on this ISG 
I hope Mauer adjusts to Levemir quickly and slides down from those pink numbers
I hope Mauer adjusts to Levemir quickly and slides down from those pink numbers
SashaV
Member Since 2020
I really hope so too! And thank you for your welcomeHi!! Nice to see you on this ISG
Hercule's mum
Member Since 2020
That is not too much a food bump...
Christie & Maverick
Member Since 2017
Most kitties on Lev will have onset around +4 and nadir around +8 to +10. My Maverick seems to like doing things a little bit differently than what is considered typical on Lev. You might want to test again at +5 and at +8 to see how the cycle is going.
SashaV
Member Since 2020
From her food at AMPS or?
SashaV
Member Since 2020
I'll do that! She's starting to go down slowly
Hercule's mum
Member Since 2020
yes, I assume you gave him some food with the shot?
I meant that, if you don't see a food bump, the insulin must be already working, because most kitties have some sort of increase in BG after eating, and because the L insulins have a later onset, one usually sees it, unless is an "active" cycle.
Mauer seem to be quite flat so far, which is expected in the first cycle.
Levemir is different. Some cats, like my Gracie, often had an extended duration with Levemir so there was no food spike. In addition, because Levemir typically onsets at +4, a Levemir kitty with normal duration would see the BG rise before +4.
Hercule's mum
Member Since 2020
Makes sense... but would that be the case when someone just started on Lev? Just trying to learn....
Patience grasshopper. Levemir is a depot insulin, it will get better as the cycles go by and the depot builds. Plus you started on a lower dose.
Levemir really is ECID, and now you get to learn Mauer. My Neko liked to be late at the party, her onset was +5 and nadir typically +9 to +12, though I did spot it occasionally as late as +15.
In which case I would see the insulin drop the numbers after the next shot, then go up again until onset of the next shot at +5. The thing about these late nadirs cats, you will have to get used to shooting lower numbers eventually.
SashaV
Member Since 2020
You know I've built all this excitement up for no reason, so it's just annoying nothing is happening.Patience grasshopper. Levemir is a depot insulin, it will get better as the cycles go by and the depot builds. Plus you started on a lower dose.
Levemir really is ECID, and now you get to learn Mauer. My Neko liked to be late at the party, her onset was +5 and nadir typically +9 to +12, though I did spot it occasionally as late as +15.
So basically you're saying I test at PMPS go to sleep and test again +5?
At some point I look forward to shooting lower numbers... that means it's working. We need that, even though it will be a challenge for me. I'd rather have a flat curve than a curve that's going bungee jumping regularly.
It's a marathon, not a sprint! I keep reminding myself.
Depends on how Mauer responds to Levemir. Some cats onset hard and onset early (+3). Neko nadired earlier if she wanted a reduction. I got a before bed test, and depending on that I'd decide if I need to set an alarm for +9. Bonus for me, 3-4 days a week I got up at +9 for a workout. You'll figure out what timing works for Mauer.
SashaV
Member Since 2020
PMPS kinda is my last test. I go straight to bed, sleep around +1 latest +2. Then I at least get some sleep if she dropped +5. If I'm up late I grab a test, depending on that test I postpone the +5 to +6.
Levemir doesn't need to be primed right?
No priming for Levemir. There is a video on drawing Lantus in Insulin Care & Syringe Info: Proper Handling, Drawing, Fine Dosing and the same works for Lev.
For Neko, and it may not the same for Mauer, I found if I got a +9 AM test and then the PMPS, it gave me a good hit of what was going to happen at night. I think Marje found the PMPS+2 actually helpful for figuring out what LBG (Gracie) was going to do. ECID.
For Neko, and it may not the same for Mauer, I found if I got a +9 AM test and then the PMPS, it gave me a good hit of what was going to happen at night. I think Marje found the PMPS+2 actually helpful for figuring out what LBG (Gracie) was going to do. ECID.
SashaV
Member Since 2020
I saw the video, just wanted to make absolutely sure
Nice to hear some specific signs. Might need some help down the line to figure those out.