12/15 Emmett AMBG 67 (AT3)

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KLD

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Should I be worried about a number under 68 if he’s not been getting any insulin and it’s just his body doing its own thing? I know that non diabetic cats can hang out in those numbers sometimes too, so I’m wondering if I should just see if Emmett will regulate himself back up? I did still feed him LC because I wasn’t sure.

(I didn’t test him on the human meter this morning, but in the past when I have tested him on both, a 67 on the pet meter seems to put him somewhere in the 30’s on the FSL).
 
You are right, Emmett is indeed doing his own thing, so no need to worry. Since Emmett has jumped through all the hoops asked of him, it’s time to call the food trial complete, and make it an official OTJ trial :)

Here are the instructions:
  • Start the trial on the next green pre shot. (Since we did a food trial, Emmett is on day 3 :D)
  • 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.

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!!!
 
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PMBG 79. What a show off.

One thing I’ve noticed since Emmett has become regulated is that he’s back to being his annoying picky eater self. I don’t miss the days of him being unregulated but I do miss the days of him eating anything I stuck in front of him.
 
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