Cini Mini's Mom
Member Since 2011
Yesterday's condo here: http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=64890
Recap of yesterday's BGs:
AMPS - 270
+2 - 279
+4 - 185
+6 - 207
+9 - 278
PMPS - 309
+2 - 343
Gosh! Today was so busy! But Cini has been sitting with me upstairs the whole time. He even pushed my civvie cat Honey out of her favorite chair to sit there! I don't blame him, it's a recliner with a cushy, faux sheep's wool blanket on it.
Today's BG readings are in the subject line as well as Cini's SS.
Couple of questions --
1. Are you sure I'm not supposed to inject air in to the Lantus pen? I noticed this morning when I tried to draw out some insulin that it didn't come out very quickly. I pulled back the plunger almost all the way to the 3 unit mark before 1 drop came out. I was under the impression you had to inject as much air in to the pen as what you were taking out in order not to create a vacuum. This is what I did previously with the Lantus vial I was using.
2. Cini is feeling much better today but I did notice when he gets in to Cat Yoga position #12 - Raise your back leg over your head and lick your tail, he growled and limped a little after doing that. I am thinking I should be using something like Cosequin now? What's the recommended brand? Since Cini can't swallow pills is there a liquid formula? How much do I give? Is it ok for the civvie cats to use as well? (OK, that was a whole slew of questions there
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3. Can someone tell me if I should increase Cini's insulin? This will be the 15th and 16th cycle on 0.10 units and I know he's had a new insulin pen and the episode with the leg but gosh, his BGs are still high. Should I give it a little longer on the 0.10 units or increase to a fat 0.10 units?
Recap of yesterday's BGs:
AMPS - 270
+2 - 279
+4 - 185
+6 - 207
+9 - 278
PMPS - 309
+2 - 343
Gosh! Today was so busy! But Cini has been sitting with me upstairs the whole time. He even pushed my civvie cat Honey out of her favorite chair to sit there! I don't blame him, it's a recliner with a cushy, faux sheep's wool blanket on it.
Today's BG readings are in the subject line as well as Cini's SS.
Couple of questions --
1. Are you sure I'm not supposed to inject air in to the Lantus pen? I noticed this morning when I tried to draw out some insulin that it didn't come out very quickly. I pulled back the plunger almost all the way to the 3 unit mark before 1 drop came out. I was under the impression you had to inject as much air in to the pen as what you were taking out in order not to create a vacuum. This is what I did previously with the Lantus vial I was using.
2. Cini is feeling much better today but I did notice when he gets in to Cat Yoga position #12 - Raise your back leg over your head and lick your tail, he growled and limped a little after doing that. I am thinking I should be using something like Cosequin now? What's the recommended brand? Since Cini can't swallow pills is there a liquid formula? How much do I give? Is it ok for the civvie cats to use as well? (OK, that was a whole slew of questions there
)3. Can someone tell me if I should increase Cini's insulin? This will be the 15th and 16th cycle on 0.10 units and I know he's had a new insulin pen and the episode with the leg but gosh, his BGs are still high. Should I give it a little longer on the 0.10 units or increase to a fat 0.10 units?
