2/1 Disco AMPS 113 misread as 213,gave insulin, see thread, PMPS 195, +2 486, Wild ride today

Teri & Disco NoFurNo (GA)

Teri & Disco NoFurNo (GA)

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Yesterday 1/31: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...4-320-6-340-pmps-303-2-311-bounce-day.225045/
Maybe because I had so many readings yesterday in the 300s, when I tested Disco this morning I misread the meter at 213 and when I went back to record it, I saw that it was 113 and I had already given him his 2.7 5U of Lantus. What do I do now?

Update +1 135, +2 99, +3 100, +4 75, +5 103

Update +6.5 121

Update +8.5 139
 
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:eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!

It will probably be fine. You can monitor all day, well supplied with strips, HC food, etc?

I'd get a +1 (+2 if that's already gone by) for sure, just to get the lay of the land and see what direction he was heading on the 115. Who knows, it could even have been a bad strip, given that it's lower than you've seen before.
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
:eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!

It will probably be fine. You can monitor all day, well supplied with strips, HC food, etc?

I'd get a +1 (+2 if that's already gone by) for sure, just to get the lay of the land and see what direction he was heading on the 115. Who knows, it could even have been a bad strip, given that it's lower than you've seen before.
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Thx for quick reply! Just did a +1 and got 135. Will do a + 2 and can do a +3 before i have to leave the house for a few hours. And can always take him with me as he’s not stressed by car travel and it’s cool out.
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
:eek: :eek: :eek:!!!!

It will probably be fine. You can monitor all day, well supplied with strips, HC food, etc?

I'd get a +1 (+2 if that's already gone by) for sure, just to get the lay of the land and see what direction he was heading on the 115. Who knows, it could even have been a bad strip, given that it's lower than you've seen before.
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Yes, I have HC food on hand and cake frosting in a tube if need be and tons of strips Just did a +2 and it was 99. Should I feed some HC yet? I can delay leaving house for an hour.
 
Greeeeeen!!!!! :D :D :D :D

When exactly were you planning to leave, and how long will you be gone? He's in very safe numbers now, but I wouldn't want to leave him for a long time while he's dropping this early in the cycle, at least not without doing a little propping up.
 
Wanted to get the question in quickly, but now adding some more information: we wouldn't normally feed HC right now (that's reserved for when we need to boost them up quickly after a drop under 50), but a little propping with LC or in some cases MC would probably be a good idea. It can help slow the drop.

One more question: if you leave food out for him while your gone, will he eat it when hungry or just scarf it down immediately? Leaving food out can be a good insurance policy when you are in this situation, needing to leave when numbers are going down. Some cats will instinctively eat when they feel themselves in lower numbers.
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
Greeeeeen!!!!! :D :D :D :D

When exactly were you planning to leave, and how long will you be gone? He's in very safe numbers now, but I wouldn't want to leave him for a long time while he's dropping this early in the cycle, at least not without doing a little propping up.
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I can do a +3 at 10:30, run a nearby short close errand and be back in test him at 11:30 but then I’ll probably be gone for about three hours, but again I can take him with me and take his supplies if need be. Thanks so much for your recommendations.
 
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Nan & Amber asked me to keep an eye on you and Disco.

If you need to go somewhere and can take Disco with you, you may end up doing that.

Just a bit of the LC food should be fine for now. Looks to me like Disco may have an earlier nadir +3 to +5 but hard for me to tell. Not as familiar with Disco as I'd like to be.

Test again at +3 is how far away?

Must be February 1st that has made several kitties drop low today. Full moon isn't due until 2/9/20 :p
 
Deb & Wink said:
Nan & Amber asked me to keep an eye on you and Disco.

If you need to go somewhere and can take Disco with you, you may end up doing that.

Just a bit of the LC food should be fine for now. Looks to me like Disco may have an earlier nadir +3 to +5 but hard for me to tell. Not as familiar with Disco as I'd like to be.

Test again at +3 is how far away?

Must be February 1st that has made several kitties drop low today. Full moon isn't due until 2/9/20 :p
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+3 due in 20 min
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
Wanted to get the question in quickly, but now adding some more information: we wouldn't normally feed HC right now (that's reserved for when we need to boost them up quickly after a drop under 50), but a little propping with LC or in some cases MC would probably be a good idea. It can help slow the drop.

One more question: if you leave food out for him while your gone, will he eat it when hungry or just scarf it down immediately? Leaving food out can be a good insurance policy when you are in this situation, needing to leave when numbers are going down. Some cats will instinctively eat when they feel themselves in lower numbers.
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He is a grazer and its rare for him not to eat so he would probably snack but so may the other cats but i can separate him.
 
It's good that he's such a good traveller! I agree that you may end up doing that as the least-stressful option for both of you if you're going to be gone for three hours in the middle of this particular cycle-- you're about to head into the time of typical Lantus action, and he was heading down anyway. Unless he decides to start the bounce that is likely coming from these numbers-- that would be a lucky break if he did it now!
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
It's good that he's such a good traveller! I agree that you may end up doing that as the least-stressful option for both of you if you're going to be gone for three hours in the middle of this particular cycle-- you're about to head into the time of typical Lantus action, and he was heading down anyway. Unless he decides to start the bounce that is likely coming from these numbers-- that would be a lucky break if he did it now!
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I’m getting his carrier and supplies ready in case I need to take him along
 
OK.

Misreading the meter happens. New member in Feline Health a couple of days ago, doing her first curve.

Told us the BG was 46 at +9. We're telling her to test again, feed, test again,etc...........
Turns out the BG was 461, but she didn't realize that until later. She got more experienced with testing her cat and what to do when you get low numbers.

2nd member from the FB group. Members over from the facebook group with no idea what a BG reading under 100 means or how to guide their cat with food. At 76 at +3. Wanted to send me "screen shots" of her handwritten notes instead of updating her SS. Didn't see the need and had been putting the BG readings in the wrong cells for who knows how long. Board was down for daily morning maintenance and she disappeared back to the facebook group for info. No admins or experienced people over there that knew enough to help. Didn't realize that 'context", or when the low happened matters. Still doesn't.

Scary.
 
Teri (Disco NoFurNo) said:
+3 100. Am going to leave for 1 hr and do +4 at 11:40am
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Good plan. Looks like a nice touchdown in green and surfing in blue. Was that pouch low carb? If you write down extra foods given like that pouch, on the Remarks section of the SS, then you have something to refer to next time. Gives you an idea what food works/doesn't work for steering.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Good plan. Looks like a nice touchdown in green and surfing in blue. Was that pouch low carb? If you write down extra foods given like that pouch, on the Remarks section of the SS, then you have something to refer to next time. Gives you an idea what food works/doesn't work for steering.
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+4 75. Yes, the pouch was LC, I think now I am to feed HC, have FF Gravy Lovers, I will start with 1/2 can and feed more when I hear if I should
 
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Gosh, Disco, where is this day coming from????

Technically, we'd still stick with LC or maybe MC (still not under 50, even if it is waaaaaay lower than he's ever been before!), but it's OK if you've fed the HC. Just don't feed him too much-- we want to make sure he'll eat later if you really need him to.

Are you taking him with you on your next outing?
 
I fed him half a can and I am taking him with me along with all his supplies and actually the town I’m going to is closer to his vet but I don’t think we’ll need to end up there. Do I test him again in an hour
 
Wendy&Neko said:
FYI, typically we feed a tsp or two of HC, unless kitty is really unresponsive to carbs. I am sure Disco didn't complain. :rolleyes:
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Just tested him at +5.25 and he was 103 so he’s come up a little bit. This stop will be about 45 minutes so I can test him again right after that. Should I feed him the rest of the canna FF Gravy Lovers?
 
Nice job today managing those beautiful numbers! Sometimes things have a way of working out and it looks like you both had a lovely green/blue day - albeit with a bit of extra testing and I'm sure stress for you - but look at that beautiful reward!

Shoot low to stay low - couldn't be more true! Nice that you had plenty of help and support to guide you along today as well :)
 
Sue and Luci said:
Nice job today managing those beautiful numbers! Sometimes things have a way of working out and it looks like you both had a lovely green/blue day - albeit with a bit of extra testing and I'm sure stress for you - but look at that beautiful reward!

Shoot low to stay low - couldn't be more true! Nice that you had plenty of help and support to guide you along today as well :)
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Oh! Having the support and help from this group really kept my stress level in check. My brother (who lives with me) said the knowledge and guidance is amazing, and that if I’d had to wait for a callback from a vet, we both would have been freaking!
 
Thanks for the quick reply! I just am anxious after today and kept looking around for info if I should dose or a half a dose, I’m gonna go ahead and give him his regular dose now. And yes, I can monitor tonight
 
Well, as you can tell I’m a little bit anxious today after my mistake this morning, and full of dinner and a couple of glasses of wine so I didn’t want my judgement to be off. Thx for being my conscience!
 
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