Calicos are Best (GA)
Member Since 2019
Last night I switched Lily to a 1 unit dose. I was only able to check her at +2 = 491. I ended up falling asleep so I didn't get another one in.
This morning she was +10.5 = 478 and
her AMPS was 459.
Gave Lily 1 unit of insulin this morning.
*** REFER TO THIS PREVIOUS POST FOR BACKGROUND 2/8/19 *** : http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...-units-the-proper-dosage.210495/#post-2333401
@Gill & George, Lily had been on a 1 unit Lantus dose twice a day in November - early January. After she went to the hospital in January they told me to put Lily back on 1 unit twice a day. Being out of state the hospital suggested to talk to the original Animal hospital for care in NY who was working with Lily since October. I am not able to go there at this time as I am in NC.
Long story short, the real answer is I panicked and saw the horrible numbers Lily had in the 400s, 500s, & 600s and I was scared about 2 units so I did 1.5 units. I just learned from being on here that the dosage is based on the low points of the day. (nadirs) Hence, this is why I joined here because I was not understanding how in the world the numbers go 96 - 692. I am learning though and I am here trying to keep Lily out of the hospital.
Good Luck with your George today Gill!!!
Hopefully he can get back on track too! 
This morning she was +10.5 = 478 and
her AMPS was 459.
Gave Lily 1 unit of insulin this morning.
*** REFER TO THIS PREVIOUS POST FOR BACKGROUND 2/8/19 *** : http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...-units-the-proper-dosage.210495/#post-2333401
@Gill & George, Lily had been on a 1 unit Lantus dose twice a day in November - early January. After she went to the hospital in January they told me to put Lily back on 1 unit twice a day. Being out of state the hospital suggested to talk to the original Animal hospital for care in NY who was working with Lily since October. I am not able to go there at this time as I am in NC.
Long story short, the real answer is I panicked and saw the horrible numbers Lily had in the 400s, 500s, & 600s and I was scared about 2 units so I did 1.5 units. I just learned from being on here that the dosage is based on the low points of the day. (nadirs) Hence, this is why I joined here because I was not understanding how in the world the numbers go 96 - 692. I am learning though and I am here trying to keep Lily out of the hospital.
Good Luck with your George today Gill!!!
Hopefully he can get back on track too! 