12/8 remi AMPS 90, +2 77, +8 82, PMPS 86, +5 93

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phlika29

phlika29

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Hi everyone

Sorry I haven't been posting condos the last few days. I have been helping to support my friend with the loss of her daughter and just haven't quite managed to get myself together to post. I have been taking readings but not quite as many as normal.

Remi has been doing well and has been staying in the green zone on his 0.1 dose. The 14 cycles are up but I think I will give one more 0.1 dose tomorrow morning and then I guess start a diet controlled trial. Or maybe I will give it another day or two..... I am nervous about bringing him off the insulin as it is another step into the unknown.

I have switched to putting his food onto a plate and this has helped with the burping so thankyou to everyone who suggested it. He still does seem to get reflux when he curls up in a ball with his head tucked in close to his body and if he spends too much time grooming himself after eating. I try to stop him doing it but it is difficult.

I just want to thank everyone who has helped me and remi on our journey so far. I feel guilty about not spending much time on the board these last few days but I will hopefully be back more often soon. When I am at home I often just crash on the sofa with remi.
 
Hi Sarah - it's great that you can be there for your friend and we understand that's a good place for your priorities right now. :YMHUG: Remi is looking good and it is time to venture off into the great unknown as you call it. A few of us have chatted and agree that it's time. For when you want to start the 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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I just realized you are on the FPS list as well. Good luck with the trial. I wish we could join you.
 
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