3-21 LEO AMPS 190/ +2 122/ +5 105/ PMPS 111/ +2 84/ +3 641 +4.5 68

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Yesterday;
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...4-65-7-97-pmps-115-2-156.260929/#post-2928168


Why does it seem harder to give these shots? Getting the right area and all has been difficult lately. What's worse is when he moves away and reacts that, hey, this hurts. I weighed him before AMPS and he's 10.6#, so has gained 1.7#--still no fat.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Where do you shoot the insulin? I used to do the stomach or flank. How much should Leo weigh?

 

[Bandit's Mom]

I've found that Bandit also flinches sometimes when I give her the shot. I don't know why sometimes it's more painful and other times she hardly feels it.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Where do you shoot the insulin? I used to do the stomach or flank. How much should Leo weigh?

Same areas you mention.
I have no idea how much he should weigh.
He was 11.4# when he was five years old;
July 2020, 12#. While not documented anywhere, I could have sworn he was 14# at some point, but don't find this documented.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

I've found that Bandit also flinches sometimes when I give her the shot. I don't know why sometimes it's more painful and other times she hardly feels it.

Exactly! I know I have less than three months experience giving SQ to Leo; but have experience with SQ & IM for me personally.
Guess giving your little kitty any kind of poke is difficult.

Leo is feeling so much better... his fur is wonderful again... he zoomed up and down the stairs today. Purrs. ♡♡♡

LOL. I was just watching a YouTube (Texas News Studio) when the speaker's cat appeared. A few minutes later as he's ending the video, he says, "I have to go take care of a cat," and that he'll be back later.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Exactly! I know I have less than three months experience giving SQ to Leo; experience with SQ & IM for me personally.
Guess giving your little kitty any kind of poke is difficult.

Are you moving his shot and subQ locations? Scar tissue can form if you poke in the same area and that can also cause pain.

Leo is feeling so much better... his fur is wonderful again... he zoomed up and down the stairs today. Purrs. ♡♡♡

Isn't it wonderful to see them go back to their pre-diabetes selves!

LOL. I was just watching a YouTube (Texas News Studio) when the speaker's cat appeared. A few minutes later as he's ending the video, he says, "I have to go take care of a cat," and that he'll be back later.

When the boss calls, you have to answer! LOL.

 

[tiffmaxee]

https://excitedcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/20210218_cat-body-chart-02.webp

Maybe this chart will help.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Are you moving his shot and subQ locations? Scar tissue can form if you poke in the same area and that can also cause pain.

Yes, I do. I think in attempts to avoid a FS is the main reason I'm so INSANE about it. I know in the beginning there was more than one FS. I just want to avoid that.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

https://excitedcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/20210218_cat-body-chart-02.webp

Maybe this chart will help.

Love this chart! For me to get a true idea might require getting him wet
Eeek! He would hate me for that. He hasn't a bath since before we got him.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Nice drop at +2. I presume you will be getting a test later in the cycle? +4 or so?

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Nice drop at +2. I presume you will be getting a test later in the cycle? +4 or so?

+5@105

 

[tiffmaxee]

Love this chart! For me to get a true idea might require getting him wet
Eeek! He would hate me for that. He hasn't a bath since before we got him.

No. Just stand above him and see if you see a waist. Then gently feel his tummy and see if you slightly feel the ribs. If they stick out or you feel them easily he’s too skinny.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Under a tornado warning until 6:30pm CT

 

[tiffmaxee]

Stay safe.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Under a tornado warning until 6:30pm CT

Stay safe.

Tornado warning expired for our area... still lightning, thunder & rain.

All is well!

 

[Christie & Maverick]

If you aren't doing so already, try and keep the bevel edge upward facing you as you inject vs. facing inward into the skin. If the bevel edge is down, it creates more drag on the skin and doesn't go in as smoothly.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

If you aren't doing so already, try and keep the bevel edge upward facing you as you inject vs. facing inward into the skin. If the bevel edge is down, it creates more drag on the skin and doesn't go in as smoothly.

You're right!!
I cannot see it on a 31G! Yikes.

Tonight's shot went real smooth. Thankfully.
Crazy late afternoon/evening with the tornado watch and sirens going off. Extra thankful the tornado stayed away, but looks like there's damage elsewhere.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

You escaped the tornado, but looks like Leo might have some action planned tonight? We'll know when you get the +2

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

You escaped the tornado, but looks like Leo might have some action planned tonight? We'll know when you get the +2

Yes, Ma'am!
+2=84

 

[Bandit's Mom]

LOL. See you at +3!

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

LOL. See you at +3!

+3=64

Glad you queued me in for the +3!
Still learning WHEN to do the after PM shot BGs.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

+3=64

Glad you queued me in for the +3!
Still learning WHEN to do the after PM shot BGs.

Still dropping. Can you get a +4? If not, feed a little LC- MC mix and set an alarm for +6 or +7?

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Still dropping. Can you get a +4? If not, feed a little LC- MC mix and set an alarm for +6 or +7?

I can do a +4. Are you around when I post it in about 20 min? Just in case, that is.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

I can do a +4. Are you around when I post it in about 20 min? Just in case, that is.

Just seeing this and I am around.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

I see the 68 at +4.5 on your SS. You are good for the night. Feed LC and call it a night!

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Just seeing this and I am around.

+4.5=68
Fed low carb. Next BG?

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

I see the 68 at +4.5 on your SS. You are good for the night. Feed LC and call it a night!

Thanks for your help & guidance, Bhooma!

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Thanks for your help & guidance, Bhooma!

Any time. It's a pleasure to see Leo in such good numbers.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

If you aren't doing so already, try and keep the bevel edge upward facing you as you inject vs. facing inward into the skin. If the bevel edge is down, it creates more drag on the skin and doesn't go in as smoothly.

I used +1 cheaters this morning to see and I think I entered the correct way... no reaction (and no medicine smell), so this was a success. Thanks for reminding me and glad I had the glasses!

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

+2=64; there's the drop.

 

[La-La Leo (GA)]

Any time. It's a pleasure to see Leo in such good numbers.

Yes, indeed!! Is a +3 recommended considering the +2?

ETA: oops. Wrong day!

 

[Bandit's Mom]

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Reposnded in today's condo:
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/3-22-leo-amps-89-1-97-2-64.261025/