eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
I am staying home today to do a curve on Josie. I will be doing 7 readings total.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 PMPS 268 Curve
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PeterDevonMocha
Member Since 2009
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Hi guys .. not a bad starting point for josie, good luck with the curve today!
Hi guys .. not a bad starting point for josie, good luck with the curve today!
Linda for Weezer
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Good luck with the curve. Use a bit of neosporin, if you have any, to her ears happy.
Good luck with the curve. Use a bit of neosporin, if you have any, to her ears happy.
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Josie is wierd with her ears. I try to switch between them, since that would be easier on her, it seems, but she only sits still for one side. If I try to do the other ear she flinches and squirms and shakes her head making it very hard.
Her +2 is 151.
Josie is wierd with her ears. I try to switch between them, since that would be easier on her, it seems, but she only sits still for one side. If I try to do the other ear she flinches and squirms and shakes her head making it very hard.
Her +2 is 151.
Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Hi Angela,
Don't worry about switching ears. I think all cats have one ear that bleeds better and that they prefer to have used for the tests. We always test on Rusty's right ear. We tried at first with Stu to test on both ears, but it became clear very soon that he only wanted us to use the right ear, so that's what we did. The ear develops more blood capillaries the more tests it gets, so it will bleed easier as you go along. Use a little Neosporin (or a similar antibiotic cream or ointment) at night to help the ear heal. I read somewhere that cats tolerate the ear pokes very well because over the centuries their ears have been subjected to numerous bites, scratches, etc. (in cat fights); therefore their ears have evolved and have fewer nerve endings.
Good luck with your curve!
Ella & Rusty
Hi Angela,
Don't worry about switching ears. I think all cats have one ear that bleeds better and that they prefer to have used for the tests. We always test on Rusty's right ear. We tried at first with Stu to test on both ears, but it became clear very soon that he only wanted us to use the right ear, so that's what we did. The ear develops more blood capillaries the more tests it gets, so it will bleed easier as you go along. Use a little Neosporin (or a similar antibiotic cream or ointment) at night to help the ear heal. I read somewhere that cats tolerate the ear pokes very well because over the centuries their ears have been subjected to numerous bites, scratches, etc. (in cat fights); therefore their ears have evolved and have fewer nerve endings.
Good luck with your curve!
Ella & Rusty
Sandy and Black Kitty
Member Since 2009
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
BK is a poke only one ear (right) kitty...can't get near the left on for some reason!
Good luck today!
BK is a poke only one ear (right) kitty...can't get near the left on for some reason!
Good luck today!
Ollie(GA) & Patsy
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Good luck with your curve today!
Ollie only lets me test on the right side of his left ear...go figure!
Good luck with your curve today!
Ollie only lets me test on the right side of his left ear...go figure!
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Argh, this test is going to be late, she wont come out from under the bed and i cant reach her.
Argh, this test is going to be late, she wont come out from under the bed and i cant reach her.
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
So at +4 and a half, she is at 74. That is the lowest reading I have ever gotten from her.
So at +4 and a half, she is at 74. That is the lowest reading I have ever gotten from her.
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
Nice! I'm glad you got the new meter and you are able to do a curve today. She's coming down nicely. Just keep up your testing to see where she goes.
Angela....could you please post her numbers in the subject line as you get them so we can see them quickly? So it would look like:
10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
The +2 told you she was going to be busy today; any time it is not close to PS, you need to keep any eye out for her BG to decrease.
If she decides to drop more....below 50, do you have some HC food with gravy and some karo around?
Nice! I'm glad you got the new meter and you are able to do a curve today. She's coming down nicely. Just keep up your testing to see where she goes.
Angela....could you please post her numbers in the subject line as you get them so we can see them quickly? So it would look like:
10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
The +2 told you she was going to be busy today; any time it is not close to PS, you need to keep any eye out for her BG to decrease.
If she decides to drop more....below 50, do you have some HC food with gravy and some karo around?
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 CURVE DAY
So ususally +2 is still pretty close to the PS number?
I have some canned food that "grandma" bought them as a treat before she was diagnosed. I dont know what kind it is though. I dont think I have karo, but I have maple syrup.
Marjorie and Gracie said:
So ususally +2 is still pretty close to the PS number?
I have some canned food that "grandma" bought them as a treat before she was diagnosed. I dont know what kind it is though. I dont think I have karo, but I have maple syrup.
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
Thanks Angela ;-) ;-) ;-) Subject line looks good...you can add as you go...you might have to take the +2 or the "curve day" off later so you can get more room.
Here is a typical lantus curve (note to self: don't tell cat or she'll do the opposite) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :
So...yes, the +2 should be close to the PS number. Even with the meter variance, Josie's isn't.
Maple syrup, honey, ice cream (vanilla only) would all work if you needed to bring her numbers up. Next time you are out, I'd see if you can find some of the Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers small cans at the store so you can have them there to help bring up numbers. The canned food you have there may or may not be HC or have gravy. What kind and flavor is it?
Thanks Angela ;-) ;-) ;-) Subject line looks good...you can add as you go...you might have to take the +2 or the "curve day" off later so you can get more room.
Here is a typical lantus curve (note to self: don't tell cat or she'll do the opposite) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :
So...yes, the +2 should be close to the PS number. Even with the meter variance, Josie's isn't.
Maple syrup, honey, ice cream (vanilla only) would all work if you needed to bring her numbers up. Next time you are out, I'd see if you can find some of the Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers small cans at the store so you can have them there to help bring up numbers. The canned food you have there may or may not be HC or have gravy. What kind and flavor is it?
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
^ it is special kitty beef and liver.
^ it is special kitty beef and liver.
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
That has 10% of calories from carbs so it is considered to be on the upper edge of the LC range. It might work for her if you have to bring her up. Lots of folks go for higher carb foods for managing low numbers. Here is the chart that many folks use for selecting LC/MC/HC foods.
Janet and Binky's food table
That has 10% of calories from carbs so it is considered to be on the upper edge of the LC range. It might work for her if you have to bring her up. Lots of folks go for higher carb foods for managing low numbers. Here is the chart that many folks use for selecting LC/MC/HC foods.
Janet and Binky's food table
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 CURVE DAY
She is now at 106, at just past +6
She is now at 106, at just past +6
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 CURVE DAY
beautiful!!!
beautiful!!!
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 CURVE DAY
She is 133 now, at +8
She is 133 now, at +8
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 +8 133 CURVE
196 at +10.
Only one reading to go!
196 at +10.
Only one reading to go!
Libby and Lucy
Member Since 2009
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 +8 133 CURVE
perfect!
perfect!
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 +8 133 CURVE
Beautiful cycle today!!
Beautiful cycle today!!
eccentricfuzzyme
Member Since 2011
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 +8 133 CURVE
PMPS 268!
Curve is done!
What do you all think? Is 1.5 a good dose for her?
PMPS 268!
Curve is done!
What do you all think? Is 1.5 a good dose for her?
Re: 10/6 Josie AMPS 239 +2 151 +4.5 74 +6 106 PMPS 268 Curv
She looked pretty good today....nice and slow down and then back up.....maybe a little bounce at the end.
I'm not comfortable making many conclusions on one cycle alone BUT she did have a nice day. I'd be tempted to leave her here and see how she does. Others may have some good thoughts on the dose.
Nice job!!! Hope you rest tonight.
She looked pretty good today....nice and slow down and then back up.....maybe a little bounce at the end.
I'm not comfortable making many conclusions on one cycle alone BUT she did have a nice day. I'd be tempted to leave her here and see how she does. Others may have some good thoughts on the dose.
Nice job!!! Hope you rest tonight.
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