? 10/30 Gouda (10/27: AMPS=303, +5=86, +7=74, +11=234) Seeking guidance, but maybe I need more data.

LaurenandGouda

LaurenandGouda

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Gouda's numbers seem to be all over the place. Did I make a mistake by increasing from 1.25u to 1.5u too soon?

I'm trying to use SLGS but I am new at this. This is month 3 since diagnosis. Unfortunately, I am not able to monitor Gouda 24/7, since I work 30 miles from home. The goal is to get to a point where I can *at minimum* on weekdays test AMPS, then later when I am home +11, PMPS, PM+2, PM+3.

Any info/advice as to why he dropped to 74 last Saturday?
Gouda had already been on 1.5u/2x day for 5 days at that point.

I'm sure I need more data... thanks for reading and for any suggestions.
 
tiffmaxee said:
Actually that 74 earned a reduction TO 1.25 since you are using SLGS.
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So I reduce it now, even if he has presented 200-300 range since that drop? That's the part that confuses me. He didn't drop and then stay low. He jumped back up again. Thanks for the reply.
 
Idjit's mom said:
No advice here, sorry. I just wanted to tell you that when my DD called this weekend I had to tell her about Gouda, this wonderfully fluffy round butterscotch/orangey kitty with such a fantastic name.
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Hi Lauren and Gouda,
LaurenandGouda said:
The goal is to get to a point where I can *at minimum* on weekdays test AMPS, then later when I am home +11, PMPS, PM+2, PM+3.
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To do well with the minimums is always challenging, isn't it? To be efficient and minimal you need to test (and feed) strategically.

But I might have a suggestion for now:
(I do not pretend to be one of the Lantus experts but )...

I think that you and Gouda could benefit from collecting some more data in the early AM cycles. I got it - you are working...

Would that be possible for you to re-arrange your shot times the way that allows you to regularly test AMPS +2? Maybe +1.5?

It is more often than not that Lantus onsets early - like +1, 1 1/2 or (most often) 2 or 3 hours after the shot.
For many cats, not all of them though, the +2 test is very revealing as to what comes in that particular cycle - if the +2 test is lower than the PS was - do expect lower numbers in that cycle. In such instances you could load your Autofeeder with a bit higher carbs foods to sustain thru the day whilst you are away (for example).

I do not post often but I bet haven't seen you and Gouda in the Lantus Land...ETA: Oops.. just realized we are in the LL!!:rolleyes: need more :coffee:.
There are experts on Lantus as no vet will ever become... Do post there.

LaurenandGouda said:
Any info/advice as to why he dropped to 74 last Saturday?
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He had good response to his dose. 74 is excellent number for nadir. It is how non diabetic cats have it every day. I wish to all of our FD kitties to have as often as possible (mine including!).

Hope it was hopeful and made sense. :) and that I'll see you posting in the Lantus Forum.
@LaurenandGouda
 
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Yes, decrease the dose. The numbers since then are as a result a bounce. We dose based on how low the dose can take the cat and try to mostly ignore the bounce numbers.
 
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