? 10/30 Rico AMPS 78, +4 89, +8 80, PMPS 81, +4 53 - dosing advice needed

[Carol & Rico]

10/29 Rico AMPS 140, +3 61, +6 52, +9 90, PMPS 108, +3 55 New Dose?

Hello there!
I haven't heard from anyone since 10/22 so I made the decision myself and reduced the dose to 1u today.
Depending on how he does in the next 24 hours, I will keep this dose or return to 1.25 tomorrow morning.

@Wendy&Neko
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[Wendy&Neko]

What criteria did you use to reduce his dose? I think you are still following TR for dosing? Rico is considered a long term diabetic. The criteria for reductions are summarized in this post:

• Reminder: *earning* reductions and starting OTJ trials

 

[Carol & Rico]

What criteria did you use to reduce his dose? I think you are still following TR for dosing? Rico is considered a long term diabetic. The criteria for reductions are summarized in this post:

• Reminder: *earning* reductions and starting OTJ trials

I didn't check on the criteria. I just noticed that every time his BG was below 60, he was lethargic, so I deduced that he is not coping well with such numbers. Therefore, I focused on trying to keep him steady between 60-100 and I even gave him some dry food to prevent him from dropping below that.
I have probably done it all wrong but - due to his age - I'm scared every time I see him lie there motionless. When he's above 60, he's active and even playful!

That's why I kept asking for advice. Do you think I should go back to the previous dose tonight? Or even increase?

 

[Wendy&Neko]

How often are you giving dry food? You can try staying with this dose and see what happens to his numbers.

 

[Carol & Rico]

Every time you see less than 60 in his ss, I add very little kibble in his wet food.
(So far, he's doing well with 1u today.)