10/23, Kahlua, PMPS=342,+2=329
- Thread starter Kahluasmom
- Start date
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
The measurements are available in the Dosing with calipers sticky.
If you are using BD syringes, 1U = 1.62mm.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Can you provide me with your first name Kahluasmom?
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
@JaxBenji
If I remember correctly, you are the one who likes to work with numbers. Can you provide the following caliper measurements for Kahluamom? She is using the BD fine syringes.
.25 U = ?
.50 U = ?
.75 U = ?
1.0 U = 1.62 mm
1.25 U = ?
1.50 U = ?
2.00 U = ?
I was never comfortable figuring these measurements and always asked for help when going higher than 2.00. I would appreciate your help and then she can print the information and tape it to the inside of a kitchen cabinet for reference. Marje provided me with this information in the beginning and I was grateful. Thank you!
If I remember correctly, you are the one who likes to work with numbers. Can you provide the following caliper measurements for Kahluamom? She is using the BD fine syringes.
.25 U = ?
.50 U = ?
.75 U = ?
1.0 U = 1.62 mm
1.25 U = ?
1.50 U = ?
2.00 U = ?
I was never comfortable figuring these measurements and always asked for help when going higher than 2.00. I would appreciate your help and then she can print the information and tape it to the inside of a kitchen cabinet for reference. Marje provided me with this information in the beginning and I was grateful. Thank you!
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
You just multiply the number of units with the 1U mm. So:
0.25 U = 0.25 X 1.62 = 0.405 mm
.50 U = 0.50 X 1.62 = 0.81 mm
.75 U = 0.75 X 1.62 = 1.215 mm
1.0 U = 1.62 mm
1.25 U = 1.25 X 1.62 = 2.025 mm
1.50 U = 1.5 X 1.62 = 2.43 mm
2.00 U = 2 X 1.62 = 3.24 mm
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
So......I need to leave Kahlua for the day. Im planning to be back by 5. Is this safe? Also-do I have to have the Harbor Freight calipers? Can I get them elsewhere? Our store is out.
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
Yes. Feed some LC now and leave some out. 5pm would be +8 or so?
You can get a different brand. You want one with the screw atop the display to be able to lock the arms and one with a 0.01 mm resolution.
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
Thank you! That was my plan. I've got 2 dishes that I plan to hide in her room. Hopefully she'll have to work for it a bit and not chow it all down. Stinker!
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Perfect! Thank you, Bhooma. I never remembered that.
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
No, you don't have to have the Pittsburgh or Harbor Freight calipers. JUST MAKE SURE you get calipers that have the mm (millimeter) measurement. I just suggested the Pittsburgh because those are the ones I have and I am familiar with them. Like Bhooma said, make sure they have the screw on the top so you can lock in the number.
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
I got the calipers.....but they don't do hundreths.....just tenths. I'll have to be patient and order some.
So......should I start increasing her insulin today? I am home most of the time until Wednesday. And Wednesday I can stop back and check on her.
Also....Thursday I can give her the insulin on time and then check her at like +4....Friday I have to leave before her shot. What can I do? I can't change the appt.
So......should I start increasing her insulin today? I am home most of the time until Wednesday. And Wednesday I can stop back and check on her.
Also....Thursday I can give her the insulin on time and then check her at like +4....Friday I have to leave before her shot. What can I do? I can't change the appt.
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
Today is Day 7 on 1U and you are due for an increase to 1.25U tomorrow.
And yes, you want callipers that read upto 2 decimals (0.01 mm rather than 0.1mm).
When do you have to leave and when will you be back?
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
Okay! That's kind if what I thought. Friday I have to leave about 8. She gets her dose at 9. I don't know when I'll be back. This is Neuropsychology testing. I don't know how long it takes. 2 hours? 3?
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
You can move your shot time ahead by 30 mins from the day before and then move it back from the day after as below:
Wednesday - 9:00 am/pm (usual time)
Thursday - 8:30am/pm (half hour ahead)
Friday - 8:00am/pm (half hour ahead)
Saturday - 8:30am/pm (half hour later)
Sunday - 9:00 am/pm (usual time)
Is this doable?
Kahluasmom
Member Since 2021
Yes! I kind of thought it had to be within 15 minutes, so them I'd need to start moving things now. But it would mess up Thursday. Way too many appts. going on right now. Yikes! Thank you!
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
It is 15 mins per cycle or 30 mins per day.