12/31 Henry AMPS 167, +4 60 on AT (advice on next steps?), +6 83, PMPS 177

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I think this boy wants off insulin! He's at .10u and just earned himself a dose reduction...so no juice tonight and OTJ trial starts tomorrow? Are we there yet?

He's acting fine, just had a bit of his regular Fancy Feast and I'll check him again in 15m or so. I have not given HC yet. I think he hits his nadir a bit early (+4, +5) so don't think he'll drop too much more. But hypo kit's at the ready and I'm here all day to monitor.
 
Still looking good at +6. I made a copy of Henry's spreadsheet and applied color coding based on the numbers @Sienne and Gabby gave me the other day for AlphaTrak (i.e., that <134 is green). I am spreadsheet illiterate so I didn't change any formulas, just changed blue to green where applicable to help me visualize his progress better. If anyone is interested in seeing that, click this link.
 
Good catch today Rachel! :D Henry seems pretty determined. Looks like he might be planning a break from pokies. I've asked a few other people what they think too.

Pretty great way to celebrate the New Years!
 
@Wendy&Neko, @julie & punkin (ga): Thank you both! I am a little nervous about his past two AMPS numbers, but I wouldn't be me if I weren't nervous about something! :nailbiting: Isn't it ironic that tonight of all nights I might get to go to bed early since I won't have to test? :D
 
Paws crossed he slides down. Marje also agree that it's time to try a trial. Here are the OTJ Trial instructions:
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!
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