12/21 Smudge: AMPS 83, +2 70, PMPS 69, +2 72
- Thread starter allicatmeow
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Staci & Ivy
Member Since 2022
Best news ever!!! So excited for your family, Alli. Your diligent, hard work has paid off. Thank you for being such an incredible inspiration!! Smudge is soooo lucky to have you adopt him when he needed you most!!
Ivy and I are watching every step of your incredible journey and cheering you on!!
Angela & Cleo
Member Since 2022
Looks like it to me! Let's have a few senior members take a look at confirm if you can go straight to an OTJ trial tomorrow 
@Bandit's Mom @tiffmaxee
@Bandit's Mom @tiffmaxee
Mikanmama (Mikan GA)
Member Since 2023
That's just so awesome, Alli!
I'm just so excited!
Smudge has been so consistently green all along
I can't wait to cheer you on for the trial!
I'm just so excited!
Smudge has been so consistently green all along
I can't wait to cheer you on for the trial!
tiffmaxee
Member Since 2013
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 rhis/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!
Without seeing anything but green I’d say it’s a no brained! 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 rhis/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!
Without seeing anything but green I’d say it’s a no brained! Good luck!
Snickers and Chrissy
Member Since 2019
I am honestly so happy for you both! I can't wait to see your OTJ trial commence!
allicatmeow
Member Since 2023
Thank you u @tiffmaxee!! Tomorrow we will start!!!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 rhis/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!
Without seeing anything but green I’d say it’s a no brained! Good luck!
Thank you Staci!! You have been so supportive of Smudge from the start, I am so thankful for you!Best news ever!!! So excited for your family, Alli. Your diligent, hard work has paid off. Thank you for being such an incredible inspiration!! Smudge is soooo lucky to have you adopt him when he needed you most!!
Ivy and I are watching every step of your incredible journey and cheering you on!!
Thank you Angela!! I appreciate that double check because I am nervous as heck.Looks like it to me! Let's have a few senior members take a look at confirm if you can go straight to an OTJ trial tomorrow
@Bandit's Mom @tiffmaxee
Thank you Kit!! You have been so supportive as well, I am so thankful for you too. This is very exciting!That's just so awesome, Alli!
I'm just so excited!
Smudge has been so consistently green all along
I can't wait to cheer you on for the trial!
Thank you Chrissy! It is very surreal!!!
Staci & Ivy
Member Since 2022
Alli, We are equally excited for you and Smudge. Tearing up here 
allicatmeow
Member Since 2023
PMPS 69... Lowest preshot since 11/9. I guess he's telling me he's ready for his OTJ trial.
kelcie
Member Since 2023
Yay Smudge! Good luck tomorrow! What a wonderful gift for the holidays!
Karolina & Nestle
Member Since 2022
Whoo hoo! What a great way to start the holiday season. Smudge has been an inspiration to watch, and so have you Alli.
Smudge has been an inspiration to watch, and so have you Alli.
allicatmeow
Member Since 2023
Wow, thank you Wendy. Those words mean so much coming from you! All of you have been MY inspiration to get through this with the knowledge here to give me confidence.Whoo hoo! What a great way to start the holiday season.
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Congrats on starting OTJ Trial tomorrow
When you post tomorrow in the morning and do your title
You would put
Date Smudge OTJ Trial Day 1 then AMBG number and PMBG number . So we can cheer Smudge on
When you post tomorrow in the morning and do your title
You would put
Date Smudge OTJ Trial Day 1 then AMBG number and PMBG number . So we can cheer Smudge on
Fistuk & Shelly
Member Since 2023
I'm in tears of excitement, Alli. I'm looking forward for your post this morning