12/11 Tilda AMPS 75, +1.5 71, +3.5 75, PMPS 72

Tilda

Tilda

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We leave tomorrow afternoon to visit family. I wanted to cancel the trip a few weeks ago but here we are. :D

Another photo for good vibes the next few days:

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Here are the otj directions. No need to give the drop dose. Good luck.

Instructions for starting 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. 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.
Good luck with the trial!!!
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!

Don’t disappoint us tonight Tilda.
Ali, will your sitter post here if there are questions or will you? If not don’t worry about that and we will see the bg when you return from your vacation. Have a worry free fun time!
 
tiffmaxee said:
Here are the otj directions. No need to give the drop dose. Good luck.

Instructions for starting 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. 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.
Good luck with the trial!!!
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!

Don’t disappoint us tonight Tilda.
Ali, will your sitter post here if there are questions or will you? If not don’t worry about that and we will see the bg when you return from your vacation. Have a worry free fun time!
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Thank you so SO SOOOOO much. I'll post tonight and I will be testing in the morning before we go. Fingers crossed! I will be in close contact with the sitter, so I can post.

I assume the PS times are still fasted?
 
@Diane Tyler's Mom @Staci & Ivy Thanks! This photo is from a while go (seems like summer based on the sleeping position haha) but she was lounging today under her blanket too. She seems almost entirely like herself these days... just a few allergy issues to sort. Bloodwork soon too, fingers crossed!
 
The preshots do not need to be fasted although it’s fine to fast if that’s what you have been doing. . In fact a +8-9 snack is fine. If ever the pretest is blue get a test 3-4 hours after eating. Otherwise no more tests needed.
 
tiffmaxee said:
The preshots do not need to be fasted although it’s fine to fast if that’s what you have been doing. . In fact a +8-9 snack is fine. If ever the pretest is blue get a test 3-4 hours after eating. Otherwise no more tests needed.
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Amazing, thank you. Tilda will be excited about that, she's a grazer and might eat a few bites before the PS but is used to the meal times as well.
 
@Tilda congrats on starting OTJ TRIAL on 12-12 Day 1
When you get home and start posting you can put in your Title the Date Tilda's AMBG and the BG number and then for the night cycle PMBG and the BG number
So we can follow along and cheer Tilda on

HAPPY DAY ONE!!!

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