3/6 Hendrix.54; +11.5@110; PMPS@115; +1@119; +2@103; +6.5@94

Crystal&Hendrix

Crystal&Hendrix

Member Since 2020
Morning everyone, Hendrix’s amps was 142 this morning and his +2 is at 56!

i need some advice as I’m very tired and can’t remember certain things he also hasn’t dropped this low in quite some time now. I fed him a snack and I will retest him in 30 minutes
 
Nan & Amber (GA) said:
That sounds like a good plan, especially with the frequent testing. That's a safe number, but he got there pretty quickly!
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That’s what I was worried about he dropped fairly fast. I am low on strips as well I will have to go buy some today. I hope he doesn’t drop under 50 again but if he does it’s a good sign as well right?
 
Good question! You're in kind of a tricky zone right now at this low dose-- you don't have many more stops on the dosage ladder, but he's currently got a lot of blue on his spreadsheet, so he clearly still needs some insulin support for a while. In the long run, it's probably better for him if he doesn't ask for a reduction right now, because I suspect that what would happen would be that you would end up going right back up in a few days anyway.

But, Hendrix is in charge here, so let's see what he wants!
 
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Nan & Amber (GA) said:
Good question! You're in kind of a tricky zone right now at this low dose-- you don't have many more stops on the dosage ladder, but he's currently got a lot of blue on his spreadsheet, so he clearly still needs some insulin support for a while. In the long run, it's probably better for him if he doesn't ask for a reduction right now, because I suspect that what would happen would be that you would end up going right back up in a few days anyway.

But, Hendrix is in charge here, so let's see what he wants!
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okay that sounds good. I’ll keep you posted on what his BG is for today. And yeah I know! He’s already on such a low dose he’s been in blue for a while now it’s weird that he dropped like this today.
 
Briere Fur Mom said:
That's a huge move at +2....goodness Hendrix you have something to prove!
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It really was, it scared me a bit when the meter loaded. I’m like HUH?? He sure is trying to push to get better but it’s hard to tell especially when he’s blue for so long! I’m nervous to test him again. I hope he’s going to do good today!
 
Crystal&Hendrix said:
It really was, it scared me a bit when the meter loaded. I’m like HUH?? He sure is trying to push to get better but it’s hard to tell especially when he’s blue for so long! I’m nervous to test him again. I hope he’s going to do good today!
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How many test strips do you have...just outta curiosity? You said you are running low.
 
Briere Fur Mom said:
Don't be nervous.:bighug: It seems he's trying to surf. I'd offer him a LC snack and see where he lands. If you want to test in 30 mins for the data and to ease your nerves...by all means, poke away.
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I will feed him some more LC then instead! The food he’s eating only has 1% carbs it says. I will test again in 30 after he eats. His BG is dropping so that’s why I’m nervous
 
Briere Fur Mom said:
The 54 you got is the same as the 54...that's why I say he's trying to surf. He's not technically dropping but, that doesn't mean let your guard down.
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Oh lol!! The variance thing with the meter confuses me so bad! I need to read up more about it. I will test him again in 30 for sure. And I never let my guard down with him he sure loves keeping momma on her feet LOL. Little stinker
 
I misread Hendrix's SS. I thought I saw that 54 in the +4 slot.:rolleyes: He is still @ +2.5 in the cycle. You may need to offer a lil MC to avoid a dose reduction. Now it's a balancing act to not overcarb and not undercarb.
Back on 2/27 when he dove like this...did you carb him up... with MC or HC? Or does he react to LC?
 
Briere Fur Mom said:
I misread Hendrix's SS. I thought I saw that 54 in the +4 slot.:rolleyes: He is still @ +2.5 in the cycle. You may need to offer a lil MC to avoid a dose reduction. Now it's a balancing act to not overcarb and not undercarb.
Back on 2/27 when he dove like this...did you carb him up... with MC or HC? Or does he react to LC?
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I don’t really remember I believe we got him back up a bit with LC I will try to find the forum for you. And link it. I will feed him MC if he is lower than his last test I have to test him in 5 minutes
 
Crystal&Hendrix said:
I don’t really remember I believe we got him back up a bit with LC I will try to find the forum for you. And link it. I will feed him MC if he is lower than his last test I have to test him in 5 minutes
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Sounds like a plan. Like Nan said earlier, he doesn't look like he's ready for a reduction so, we want to avoid him dropping below 50.
 
His BG is now at 70 so the low carb definitely helps him! :cat: I will test him again in 30 and hold off on food to make sure he’s keeping his own numbers without food
 
Crystal&Hendrix said:
His BG is now at 70 so the low carb definitely helps him! :cat: I will test him again in 30 and hold off on food to make sure he’s keeping his own numbers without food
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AWESOME! You've got a handle on this sugar dance!! Rock on. I'm going to sign off for now. If you have issues be sure to tag some peeps.:bighug:
You can probably get away with testing in an hour, unless you want the data. I like to collect data, just to see how the BG #s vary...I probably go overboard at times.:facepalm: I'm sure Moey doesn't appreciate it:rolleyes:
 
I need some help with his ss do I enter them in the Columns from his shot or from his last test. He has his shot at 10:23am and I tested him for his +2@12:37pm so that would be +2 for sure. And then I tested him again at 1:14pm and that would have been 2 hours and 51 mins since his amps shot. Then I tested him again at 1:52pm and it would have been 3 hours and 29 mins since his amps shot. But I wrote them out on the ss as 30 mins apart since the last test he has. Sorry if that’s confusing LOL
 
Briere Fur Mom said:
AWESOME! You've got a handle on this sugar dance!! Rock on. I'm going to sign off for now. If you have issues be sure to tag some peeps.:bighug:
You can probably get away with testing in an hour, unless you want the data. I like to collect data, just to see how the BG #s vary...I probably go overboard at times.:facepalm: I'm sure Moey doesn't appreciate it:rolleyes:
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Thank you!!:D I will test again in an hour that sounds good since he’s at 70 now I think he may be okay to do that Instead of 30 mins.

I hope you both have a wonderful day:smuggrin::bighug:
 
Crystal&Hendrix said:
I need some help with his ss do I enter them in the Columns from his shot or from his last test. He has his shot at 10:23am and I tested him for his +2@12:37pm so that would be +2 for sure. And then I tested him again at 1:14pm and that would have been 2 hours and 51 mins since his amps shot. Then I tested him again at 1:52pm and it would have been 3 hours and 29 mins since his amps shot. But I wrote them out on the ss as 30 mins apart since the last test he has. Sorry if that’s confusing LOL
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I hate to say it...SSs are not my strong suit. I know that things are broken down into .25 increments. For example if I shoot at 10am and get a test at 11:15am it would go in my +1 slot with @1.25 to indicate I tested at 11:15. 11:30 would be @1.5, 11:45 would be @1.75. To break the increments down further into actual minutes is beyond me LOL!:rolleyes: Nan or someone else probably can help you a lot more than me, hehe.
Sorry to not be of assistance with that. At any rate, I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day. Hendrix surf safely:D
 
Hi Crystal, I see Hendrix is keeping you on your toes.

Can you get some other low carb foods that are higher than 1% carbs...say around 5 to 7% carbs which you could then use in the first half of the cycles that he tends to drop low in. That way you may not get such a big drop at +2.
Keep the 1% carbs for the second half of the cycles when he tends to be just that little bit higher.
Also by getting a +1 you can give some food then, if necessary, to stop the +2 dropping further.
Does that make sense?

Also are you getting enough sleep? You must look after yourself otherwise you will be not be able to look after He drip.
 
Bron and Sheba (GA) said:
Hi Crystal, I see Hendrix is keeping you on your toes.

Can you get some other low carb foods that are higher than 1% carbs...say around 5 to 7% carbs which you could then use in the first half of the cycles that he tends to drop low in. That way you may not get such a big drop at +2.
Keep the 1% carbs for the second half of the cycles when he tends to be just that little bit higher.
Also by getting a +1 you can give some food then, if necessary, to stop the +2 dropping further.
Does that make sense?

Also are you getting enough sleep? You must look after yourself otherwise you will be not be able to look after He drip.
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Hi bron! How are you? He sure is keeping me on my toes. He’s been doing good the last few days so I’ve been getting lots of sleep in while he is doing good then this morning he dropped on me!

that definitely makes sense to me! I didn’t get a +1 the last couple times only because I’m low on strips and I tried to save them for days like today :arghh:. But I do have some friskies my non diabetic kitty eats that he could eat as well they are around 5-7% carbs.
 
I went to test Hendrix for his PMPS shot and his BG is at 110 I’d really like to start shooting lower numbers and tonight would have been a good start for that. But I am going to wait 30 minutes without food to see if he comes up a bit only because I am low on strips and the stores are all closed and I can’t get any until tomorrow morning and I’m worried about him dropping tonight.
 
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