bobjoh
Member Since 2021
Hello! Of course on the very first day I switch to a new meter, Gryphen goes below 90!! 
She was lower than normal at PMPS, but I didn't cut the cord on the AlphaTrak2 yet; I'm doing both right now for the AM/PM PS. I was comfortable giving her a 1/2 dose (.25) at the number on the AT2, even though the RP number was new to me...learning curve and all. I've shot that number (150 on the AT2) - and a tiny bit lower - before and she doesn't have large drops like Alphyne does (my vet gave me the reduced dosage numbers).
But, that put her +2 reading on the RP at a 77. Which means reduce the dose per the RP? And obviously keep a close eye on her, as with her limited data, her nadir is between +4 and +6.
She does get her last meal about 8:30 (+3), and she was at 84. I'll do another test at +4.
I'm honestly not overly worried about a hypo, as I've shot her at these numbers with a reduced dose before.
But, the question now is...do I reduce the dose? I really caused a conundrum here; once again, my girls can't do anything the easy way. I was expecting different numbers, but not only one reduce dose number.
I'm thinking maybe switching meters right now wasn't such a good idea.
My girls are going to give me a heart attack.
Thoughts? Thank you - AGAIN!!
(previous) 3/14 - starting human meter tomorrow - wish us luck!! | Feline Diabetes Message Board - FDMB

She was lower than normal at PMPS, but I didn't cut the cord on the AlphaTrak2 yet; I'm doing both right now for the AM/PM PS. I was comfortable giving her a 1/2 dose (.25) at the number on the AT2, even though the RP number was new to me...learning curve and all. I've shot that number (150 on the AT2) - and a tiny bit lower - before and she doesn't have large drops like Alphyne does (my vet gave me the reduced dosage numbers).
But, that put her +2 reading on the RP at a 77. Which means reduce the dose per the RP? And obviously keep a close eye on her, as with her limited data, her nadir is between +4 and +6.
She does get her last meal about 8:30 (+3), and she was at 84. I'll do another test at +4.
I'm honestly not overly worried about a hypo, as I've shot her at these numbers with a reduced dose before.
But, the question now is...do I reduce the dose? I really caused a conundrum here; once again, my girls can't do anything the easy way. I was expecting different numbers, but not only one reduce dose number.
I'm thinking maybe switching meters right now wasn't such a good idea.
My girls are going to give me a heart attack.Thoughts? Thank you - AGAIN!!
(previous) 3/14 - starting human meter tomorrow - wish us luck!! | Feline Diabetes Message Board - FDMB

