11/8 Minnie 82@amps, 91@+2

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/11-1-minnie-164-amps-191-4.237943/

She didn’t go up nearly as much with food and all, which makes me a bit nervous. Just fed her again and will retest at +3
@tiffmaxee happy Sunday

 

What did you feed her?

 

Regular food. Sheba pate. Should I give her MC next?

 

Yes. MC.

 

You have this! I’m gone in a half hour but will check back in a few hours. You are making progress and who knows, maybe she will earn a decrease.

 

48@+3. I just gave her the MC. It’s below 50, so do I give her honey too??

 

@Panic in case Elise is gone

 

@Nan & Amber (GA) @Critter Mom she acting fine, alert and even tried to move her ear away as usual. I’m going to give her some HC now

 

@Nan & Amber (GA) @Critter Mom she acting fine, alert and even tried to move her ear away as usual. I’m going to give her some HC now

 

Minnie!!!!

brb, catching up....

 

I gave her the HC and she’s still acting normal. I’m thinking I test again in 20-30 minutes right?

 

OK, just a small amount (tsp or two) of the high carb. Test again in 30!

 

I always get confused. When does the honey come in? I guess if she’s still going down at the next test?

 

So, on this, it's really hard to predict the connection between the meter number and hypo symptoms. Different cats, different days, etc.-- some cats have been known to dip into the 30's or even 20's without symptoms, but then on other days start showing signs in the 40's or even 50's. Or they can be hanging out in low numbers seemingly fine, and then suddenly show severe hypo symptoms. That's why we use that 50 cutoff, takes the guesswork out of things, but it's not at all unusual for them to be acting fine in the 40's.

Depends, but usually I would break out honey if the cat dips below 40 or is otherwise being stubborn in lows. It's what you use when you want the quickest result possible.

In this case, Minnie is still early in the cycle and it's possible you'll be at this a while, so as much as we can do with food the better (more staying power, less chances of tummy upset than repeated doses of honey).

 

Got it. Makes sense. Thank you!

 

Hi Ale,

I've only just got your msg and tag. Glad to see Nan is here to help. Catching up on events. BRB...


Mogs
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Depends on how carb sensitive the cat is. Some come up with MC, some need really high carb. Keep track of what you feed, how much and when on the spreadsheet, and it'll help you figure out a strategy for next time.

 

No worries. I was concerned about when to give honey. I’m less panicky now. Thank you ladies!

 

Yes, I noted when and what I fed her. She’s 65@+4. I gave her a bit more HC. Good news is she seems to react well to the HC and she’s enjoying eating her favorite FF Tuscany again with all the grains of rice I’ll test again at +5 now and if she’s still going up switch back to LC?

 

It's still a bit early in the cycle, Ale, so I'd suggest testing again at +4.5 to make sure Minnie doesn't drop back.

On that note, I see that you're in good hands here, Ale, so I'm going to duck away. (Not feeling too good right now.)

Wishing for the rest of the cycle to go smoothly and safely for your girl.




Mogs
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Thank you Mogs and feel better!!

 

Ale, have you gotten a +4.5? Just checking....

 

Yes sorry! It’s super windy and I had to secure some stuff outside. I’m filling in the ss now, but 66@+4.5;65@+5 she got more HC just now

 

Of course Minnie won’t budge from the garage where it’s nice and warm so I keep running between the house and there. She’s slightly annoyed with all the testing but seems conflicted since she’s truly enjoying the almost full can of FF Tuscany she’s gotten by now

 

OK, she's having a nice surf today ! I'm going to step away from the computer for an hour or so and will check back then; if Minnie decides to head down for a little swim with the sharks again, be sure to edit your title to get some eyes on things more quickly.

She's working it!

 

I’m assuming as the Lantus is kicking in the HC is keeping her bg from dropping and keeping it steady? That’s what I’m making of it. Let’s see what happens at +6

 

Thank you Nan!

 

Probably helping, yes. Since she's already dropped under 50, she has nothing left to prove, so no harm in continuing to prop her up. You may want to ease off a bit on the food in the second half of the cycle, but play it by ear when you get there.

 

Yes, I was planning on easing off after +6

 

Congrats on the reduction. I had a feeling this might happen. Her new dose will be 6.0.

 

Me too! 131@+6. Out of the danger zone in the nick of time because Minnie is not one to say no to HC food, but even she had enough today ha! No more food until test time now. She may be over 200 by then but that’s okay with me

 

Today was a great day for Miss Minnie. Thank you all for the guidance