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4/11/15 Panthers trial day 2
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Chris/China (GA)/Garfield
Member Since 2013
Margaret, in your title line, when you put the date/Panther, please go ahead and add "Trial day 2" (etc..as you go forward) It'd also be helpful for you to add your PS numbers....so for example, today's title could say
4/11 Panther AMBG 90 Trial day 2
(it's AMBG now instead of AMPS because there's no shot!...so it's AM Blood Glucose...AMBG)....then put the PMBG number in at that time too
Makes it easier for us to keep track of where you are and see how much longer he has to go!!
I don't remember if I gave these OTJ instructions to you or not yet (I think so) but here they are just in case:
Here are the OTJ Trial Instructions:
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!
4/11 Panther AMBG 90 Trial day 2
(it's AMBG now instead of AMPS because there's no shot!...so it's AM Blood Glucose...AMBG)....then put the PMBG number in at that time too
Makes it easier for us to keep track of where you are and see how much longer he has to go!!
I don't remember if I gave these OTJ instructions to you or not yet (I think so) but here they are just in case:
Here are the OTJ Trial Instructions:
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!
Woohoo! Looking great Panther. 
Happy Day 2!!
Happy Day 2!!
Peg and Toby
Member Since 2014
Way to go Panther. 
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Actually, I'd amend Chris' suggestion for the subject line to be "OTJ Trial Day 2" - because the folks that do our OTJ videos search for subject lines that contain "OTJ Trial".
And congrats on day 2!!! Panther's looking good.
And congrats on day 2!!! Panther's looking good.
manxcat419
Member Since 2015
Looking great Panther - all those green numbers! Keep up the good work at keeping those numbers down!
Keep up the good work at keeping those numbers down!- Status