? 10/6/18 we’re dropping?? Hobbes AMPS 108 +2 88 +3 61

Hobbes Mom

Hobbes Mom

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I don’treally know what method I’m using anymore, TR or SLGS. We are very consistent with our 12/12 schedule, checking, feeding, and shooting. BUT, this cat is all over the place. He Was on 2u Lantus until yesterday. Lowered his dose to 1.5 due to low numbers. Even after skipping his am dose his PMPS was only 143, We shot 1.5u and his +1 158 +2 118 +8 97 AMPS 108 shot 1.5 u and @+2 He was 88 , now +3 67????? I’m watching him. I will do another test shortly. If it continues downward I can give him some HC cat food. How low can we go if I’m checking, watching, and prepared with my hypo kit? I want to see that rise but I’m afraid it will just continue to plummet?
 
That 2 units might possibly be still having an effect yet. With the skipped shot (good choice there) it hard to say. The depot has to readjust yet.

Did you give any food with the 67?
 
I agree that the 2 u depot is likely still having an effect. What you do is determined by your dosing method at this point but you could stick with 1.5 u and steer with food OR drop to 1.25 u (eyeballed) if you're uncomfortable with these numbers at this point in your journey.
 
I just checked him and this would be his +4 65. He was 67 @ his +3 check. I gave him just a small spoon full of HC wet food...just the gravy. I will check again and post shortly.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
I agree that the 2 u depot is likely still having an effect. What you do is determined by your dosing method at this point but you could stick with 1.5 u and steer with food OR drop to 1.25 u (eyeballed) if you're uncomfortable with these numbers at this point in your journey.
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Tested him again, 20 mins after his reading of 65 and we’re now at 51. I gave him about a tablespoon of HC wet, so far he still seems ok? Other than he’s seems really hungry when I give him the food. I will check again in 20 mins. Poor little buddy is DONE with all these ear pokes. :( I’m nervous but soooooo thankful for all the quick responses.
 
Give me 20 minutes to get where I'm going and get back on line. I won't leave you.

If you test and it's lower give syrup. A few drops. And put the 911 up in your title. It's a holiday in Canada so there aren't many on right now.

I will be back on in 20 minutes.
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Tested him again, 20 mins after his reading of 65 and we’re now at 51. I gave him about a tablespoon of HC wet, so far he still seems ok? Other than he’s seems really hungry when I give him the food. I will check again in 20 mins. Poor little buddy is DONE with all these ear pokes. :( I’m nervous but soooooo thankful for all the quick responses.
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I'm going to be with you for a bit - until Paula gets back....

Feed him more HC if he's hungry :)
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Thank you. I’m surprisingly very calm at the moment. I will give him more food and continue to monitor and post as I go.
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Luci and Hobbes seem to be doing the same thing today - she was at 59 just now - more MC and two tidbits of Kitty Krack (bad treats)...but she needs to come up a bit higher...
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Thank you. I’m surprisingly very calm at the moment. I will give him more food and continue to monitor and post as I go.
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You might want to write in your comments when you're feeding him MC or HC...notes will help you in the future to see what was effective or not..and others to understand what was going on at the time of testing...
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Thank you. I’m surprisingly very calm at the moment. I will give him more food and continue to monitor and post as I go.
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I'm sorry I can't tell which protocol you're following? Are you TR (Tight Regulation) or SLGS (Start Low, Go Slow).
Which meter are you using?
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Idk what protocol I’m following anymore either. I’m using a A human accucheck meter, by CVS.
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When you have time and the crisis has passed, please read the stickies at the top and decide which one will work best for you...and add it to your signature block.

Also, you might want to add the name of your meter - it's just a way for folks to see quickly what protocol you're following and what type of meter you're using.

Good job today on catching Hobbes and turning him around :)

P.S. I didn't know which protocol I was following either - but we started with the Go Slow one first and switched to TR after I'd had a chance to study both of them.. :)
 
Right now your still new. And dont have a consisent dose yet. Read both protocols and decide which you will do.

On TR if no dry food, you raise dose every 6 cycles. Test minimum 4 times a day.

SLGS you raise dose every 14 cycles. Do curve each week.
 
Ok 1/2 after his 92 he’s now 70 which would be his + 5 reading. ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️ Geez.....could this be his normal trend down time? The food? I’m so lost with this and I’m getting frustrated. ?
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Ok 1/2 after his 92 he’s now 70 which would be his + 5 reading. ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️ Geez.....could this be his normal trend down time? The food? I’m so lost with this and I’m getting frustrated. ?
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You may be new at this - but your boy is surfing like a champ! :D:D I wish I could Luci into those numbers and hold...Luci likes to chase sharks:eek: (go under 50)...no holding her back - crazy cat! :bighug:
 
Hobbe is starting to surf. Great job steering with food. If next test is better. Then you dont need to test or steer. Get yourself an adult beverage and relax niw.
 
Olive & Paula said:
Hobbe is starting to surf. Great job steering with food. If next test is better. Then you dont need to test or steer. Get yourself an adult beverage and relax niw.
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Yep...you deserve an adult beverage after today...and be grateful he did not go visiting the sharks. He's really been a very good boy and great surfing for a beginner! Your steering kept him out of those shark infested waters:D - unlike our experience today - Luci did go down to see the sharks - she's a bad girl like that - and historically loves to dive deep...I keep threatening her...one of these days Luci, one of these days (didn't Ralph Kramden say that? Is that dating myself too much? Does anyone even know who that is anymore? LOL):p
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Ok 1/2 after his 92 he’s now 70 which would be his + 5 reading. ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️ Geez.....could this be his normal trend down time? The food? I’m so lost with this and I’m getting frustrated. ?
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Understand completely- “I’m so lost with this and I’m getting frustrated.” YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE and neither am I :).
Only now (beginning to :-|) starting to remember, absorb all... all the many things that we need to remember and understand.
L.e.a.r.n.i.n.g as much, and as quick as I can from the (overwhelming?!) sea of resources here- FDMB.
YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE and neither am I :).
Still, today after 3+ months of being told to read Stickies more than once I feel frustrated by not getting it! Guided by knowledgeable and caring peeps, I still am a bit confused.
Please, please don’t beat yourself up as I have been doing!
Hang in there, there are plenty of supportive and understanding peeps on this board which will hang in there with you too :-).
 
Thank you @Sue and Luci for helping. Hope Lucie is done visiting going to check her out now.

@Hobbes Mom if you csn when you get more data in the ss try printing it out in color. It really helps you see what is happening. And keep reviewing the informational stickies.
 
Hobbes Mom said:
Lol....I hope we’re over chasing sharks today!!! Thx for the boost of confidence! We’ll get this! I’m determined! :)
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Any updates on how Hobbes afternoon went? Would love to see some updates on his SS as I check out pretty soon -early to bed...early to rise and all that crap...:)
 
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