11/14 Blue AMPS 94 +3 66 PMBG 84

If all goes well today (as I expect it will), looks like you get to try the 0.0 unit dose tonight.:) Here are the instructions for that phase, the OTJ trial:
  • Start the trial on the next green pre shot
  • If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
  • Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. Please use the “OTJ Trial” dropdown prefix on your subject line every day so we can closely monitor the trial.
  • He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
  • After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.

Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!

Good luck with the trial!!!
 
Thank you for the encouraging words, though I am a bit curios, at what point do we decide between starting a trial or going with a drop for an extra 7 days?

I did see recently on other people SS like @Tim & Pookey that Pookey got another week of a drop (I am assuming that is what drop means, rather than a dropped dose?) before starting a trial. I don't want to rush things, especially at this stage, so do we start the trial or try another week of a drop?

I also need to start looking into dental cleaning, he was on dry food before, and our old vet never mentioned anything on that.
 
My understanding is the drop dose is if there’s any doubt while on 0.1u, like higher greens or blues in the mix. You’re more solidly in the greens compared to how we were. Awesome!

The dental is a good idea. It was scary but worth it if it helps them feel better and keep them OTJ…
 
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