10/30. Elmo AMPS 56..,+2 51,+2.5 42 +2 . 75 47+3 69,+3.75 99 +4. 75 87 +5.75 98 PMPS 138 +3 253

Beth 73 said:
have to wonder how low did he go overnight....went to sleep on 250s....you’d think that safe , huh !!?!?!? Crazy cat :woot:
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I don't trust cats, that's why I organised my shot times so that I could get a +5 (George was usually at nadir by then) although there were times he surprised me.

Bubba was a late nadir cat and poor Bobbie used to set an alarm so she could get a test late in the cycle and then went BTB,
 
Gill & George said:
I don't trust cats, that's why I organised my shot times so that I could get a +5 (George was usually at nadir by then) although there were times he surprised me.

Bubba was a late nadir cat and poor Bobbie used to set an alarm so she could get a test late in the cycle and then went BTB,
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Yep, Gill and just when you think you have it all figured out they change :woot:
 
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Beth when you get a mo, can you reflect the stall, the fact you fed and what the number was when you actually shot.

Beth 73 said:
+1 79..... feed or leave be ?.. he is sleeping and chill :)
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I would give him a snack of his regular food, no food bump there, so likely this cycle is going to be active.
He has not onset yet.
If you have some LC that's in the 6 to 9% range then I would give that.
 
Gave 1 t regular food ( LC 2carb) at +1..... this is as close to the 6-8% carb range in a pate that the stinker will eat :banghead: Anyone know of pates in 6-8% carb range please let me know :bighug:PS just solved it...checked carbs of other kitty and two are 6 carb ....wooo hooo.... just have never needed to use it cos he tends to go straight to needing MC HC .....so, yeah 6 carb civvie food !!!!
 
carfurby said:
I'm glad you were able to shoot. I'd feed as you normally do to see if he'll keep surfing on his own and then test at +2.
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Probably best to be proactive with the food, he was high last night and this is a bounce clearing cycle, he may not be done dropping, when they are clearing a bounce and we shoot they can go down fasterand if you let them drop it can be a struggle to get them up. So usually it's better to try and stay ahead of the cycle.
 
Beth 73 said:
Gave 1 t regular food ( LC 2carb) at +1..... this is as close to the 6-8% carb range in a pate that the stinker will eat :banghead: Anyone know of pates in 6-8% carb range please let me know :bighug:
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Beth 73 said:
Will try the 6c now that I saw I have some ....
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OK just 1 teaspoon

Good job, check again at +2, we want to see what he does when he onsets, if he doesn't bounce we will probably see him drop (somewhere between +2 and +3).

If he's still flat at +2 stick with his regular 6% LC.
If he's dropping and is in the 50-60 range then MC, it's early in the cycle and you would want to boost his numbers a bit as the insulin action increases.
and obviously if he is under 50 then HC.

(I'm glad we are working with a kitty with a good appy)
 
Gill & George said:
OK just 1 teaspoon

Good job, check again at +2, we want to see what he does when he onsets, if he doesn't bounce we will probably see him drop (somewhere between +2 and +3).

If he's still flat at +2 stick with his regular 6% LC.
If he's dropping and is in the 50-60 range then MC, it's early in the cycle and you would want to boost his numbers a bit as the insulin action increases.
and obviously if he is under 50 then HC.

(I'm glad we are working with a kitty with a good appy)
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Just reread this ,Gill......gave 1 t MC 10 ...test at +2.5...
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
Remind me: is it the HC gravy, the HC food in general, or the honey that gives him stomach gurglings? Or all of the above?
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It was the Karo, Nan....don’t use that anymore ....also use the lighter 20 HC gravy fancy feast ....the 9 lives stuff is heavy for him so use it last
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
Yes, although I'm at work :rolleyes:, so I'm not always able to be on-the-spot with replies. I don't have any more meetings today, but sometimes the boss comes in to chat for a half hour or so about my projects, never know when...
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OK I'm not heading off just yet. and once I'm gone I'll be about 1 -1 1/2hrs and I can check back.
 
A reminder from the How to handle low numbers sticky/ just in case you don't get a response.
  • Depending on how carbohydrate sensitive your cat is, feed approximately a teaspoon or less of gravy from high carb food or high carb food only. (If you have a cat with GI issues, using a couple of drops of syrup plus low carb food is an alternative.)
  • Test again in 15 – 20 min. Depending on the numbers, give more HC food.
  • Repeat the above steps every 15 – 20 min. until your cat tests in the 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L) or above range for 2 consecutive tests. Continue to feed in small amounts to keep numbers in a safe range.
  • Test in 30 - 40 min. and repeat the test and feed process until there are 2 consecutive tests where numbers are stable or rising.
  • Test in an hour and follow the same step
so keep doing what you are doing until he has two test where his numbers are above 50.
 
Elmo....Look at you! Giving momma a run for her money - and during the daytime. I'm glad to see he's earned a reduce! Beth, hope you have your track shoes on. I guess Elmo was bored with those smooth surfs.
 
Suzanne Burton said:
Elmo....Look at you! Giving momma a run for her money - and during the daytime. I'm glad to see he's earned a reduce! Beth, hope you have your track shoes on. I guess Elmo was bored with those smooth surfs.
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Hit the ground running this AM , Suzanne ....he’s trying to catch his brother LT ❤️ Prayers appreciated ❤️
 
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