4/19/13 Rag AMPS
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Lisa and Do Lou (GA)
Member Since 2010
Hi Rag lets come on down from that ugly red floor buddy
Anne & Zener GA
Member Since 2011
Could you please update the subject line to include the BG measurements?
4/19/13 Rag AMPS +423;+6 370
Then everyone can see what is happening with Rag without reading the entire condo. Thanks!
Liz
4/19/13 Rag AMPS +423;+6 370
Then everyone can see what is happening with Rag without reading the entire condo. Thanks!
Liz
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Hi Becki.
Actually, when we have a new BG test number to post, we go to the first post of today's thread, and press the Edit key and add the latest test numbers and then press Submit.
That way all of us who are following Rags' progress can see from the main view of all the condos what his current BG reading is.
If you have a question or anything to add, please don't Edit the body (big box) of the first post, as most of us that have already ready some of your thread but not yet all of it, will click on the "First unread post" to advance down to the post we left off on. So, if you have a question or anything to add, please Edit the Subject Line of your first post, the way I described, and then do a Reply to the post thread and add your question or addition in the new box that comes up.
Hope that helps. Let me know if it does not
Actually, when we have a new BG test number to post, we go to the first post of today's thread, and press the Edit key and add the latest test numbers and then press Submit.
That way all of us who are following Rags' progress can see from the main view of all the condos what his current BG reading is.
If you have a question or anything to add, please don't Edit the body (big box) of the first post, as most of us that have already ready some of your thread but not yet all of it, will click on the "First unread post" to advance down to the post we left off on. So, if you have a question or anything to add, please Edit the Subject Line of your first post, the way I described, and then do a Reply to the post thread and add your question or addition in the new box that comes up.
Hope that helps. Let me know if it does not
Dyana
Member Since 2009
04/19/13 Rags AMPS 423, +4 370
To do it the way we do it and to help those of us helping you, the most, you would change the Subject Line in your first post to say 04/19/13 Rags AMPS 423, +4 370 (if those are the wrong numbers, sorry 
, that's what I see in your spreadsheet).
To do it the way we do it
and to help those of us helping you, the most, you would change the Subject Line in your first post to say 04/19/13 Rags AMPS 423, +4 370 (if those are the wrong numbers, sorry , that's what I see in your spreadsheet).
Becki --
If you go back to one of Marje's earlier posts, she noted that we generally suggest that if you get a pre-shot number that's between 150 - 200 that you post and ask for help. Most of us, once we're past being new at using Lantus, shoot substantially lower numbers. While Hillary was offering a suggestion about not shooting below 200, skipping a shot is the one option that has the most negative impact on the insulin depot and on consistency. In some cases, it's the best option. I'm not sure skipping is the best option now.
An alternative would be to wait 30 min. and see where Rags numbers are. If his numbers are rising, it's safe to shoot. You might find this post on shooting low numbers helpful.
If you go back to one of Marje's earlier posts, she noted that we generally suggest that if you get a pre-shot number that's between 150 - 200 that you post and ask for help. Most of us, once we're past being new at using Lantus, shoot substantially lower numbers. While Hillary was offering a suggestion about not shooting below 200, skipping a shot is the one option that has the most negative impact on the insulin depot and on consistency. In some cases, it's the best option. I'm not sure skipping is the best option now.
An alternative would be to wait 30 min. and see where Rags numbers are. If his numbers are rising, it's safe to shoot. You might find this post on shooting low numbers helpful.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
4/19/13 Rag PMBG 200, +12.75 478
Yes, please do. Actually, if you wouldn't mind, because there is such a big difference between that 200 at +12 (7:30) and that 478 at +12.75 (8:15) I would double check and test one more time now, just to make sure the 478 number isn't a mistake or error in the glucometer. If his BG is still that high, then give him his insulin.
Please see the Subject Line I have added to this post. Are those the right numbers? 200 at 7:30pm and 478 (after eating) only 45 minutes later.
Yes, please do. Actually, if you wouldn't mind, because there is such a big difference between that 200 at +12 (7:30) and that 478 at +12.75 (8:15) I would double check and test one more time now, just to make sure the 478 number isn't a mistake or error in the glucometer. If his BG is still that high, then give him his insulin.
Please see the Subject Line I have added to this post. Are those the right numbers? 200 at 7:30pm and 478 (after eating) only 45 minutes later.
Dayana, i already gave him his shot at 8:30 p.m. because I didn't get an answer and didn't want to wait longer. I had to stick him seven times because it kept saying error. He is very stressed out now. I know he will be running tomorrow.
See I was told many,many times to hold inj. if it was 200 or under,so now I was totally confused. I am not trying to disrespect anyone, I just need to know what is right ! I do not want to hurt my boy and I am new at this Lantus and the Novolin. Everyone gets mad, frustrated and discouraged with me because I ask questions. I'm scared, I'm sorry !!! They think by now I should know all there is to know andI don't ! I am being totally honest with you ! I do appreciate all the help you have given me. Thank You !
Becki
See I was told many,many times to hold inj. if it was 200 or under,so now I was totally confused. I am not trying to disrespect anyone, I just need to know what is right ! I do not want to hurt my boy and I am new at this Lantus and the Novolin. Everyone gets mad, frustrated and discouraged with me because I ask questions. I'm scared, I'm sorry !!! They think by now I should know all there is to know andI don't ! I am being totally honest with you ! I do appreciate all the help you have given me. Thank You !
Becki
Dyana
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It's okay to ask questions when you're new. We encourage you to ask questions, lots of questions, when you're new.
Just don't forget that Rags' next shot is 12 hours past this one, so at 8:30am tomorrow morning, or you can shoot a little earlier if his BGs are high. Let us know in the morning what his numbers are and we will help you if you want to give his insulin earlier than 8:30am, okay?
The 200 rule is mostly on the Main Health forum, where you started out. Over here on the Lantus forum, we often give insulin when the cat is below 200. In the beginning of your cat's diabetic adventure, we just ask that you post the number in your condo, if his numbers are 200 or below, so that we can help you and guide you. We want to keep your kitty safe.
Don't worry about it. Okay? You're doing fine. Just fine.
Just don't forget that Rags' next shot is 12 hours past this one, so at 8:30am tomorrow morning, or you can shoot a little earlier if his BGs are high. Let us know in the morning what his numbers are and we will help you if you want to give his insulin earlier than 8:30am, okay?
The 200 rule is mostly on the Main Health forum, where you started out. Over here on the Lantus forum, we often give insulin when the cat is below 200. In the beginning of your cat's diabetic adventure, we just ask that you post the number in your condo, if his numbers are 200 or below, so that we can help you and guide you. We want to keep your kitty safe.
Don't worry about it. Okay? You're doing fine. Just fine.
Becki :YMHUG:
I know you are headed to bed so you can read this later....no hurry.
There is so much information in this forum and it can be overwhelming. So we are here for you ....if you have questions, worries, doubts....just let us know.
I think Dyana might be right that the line I left on your SS might be confusing you. Would you be ok if I took it off?
Here's how to know which block to put your test numbers in:
if you give a shot at 7:30 in the morning and you test three hours later, you put the test number in the +3 column. If you shoot late...say at 8:30 and test again three hours later...you still put it in the +3 column. So think of your shot time as "0" and then whenever you test, just count the number of hours from that.
If you try to poke him three times in a row and can't get a number, then just take five minutes.....breathe, calm yourself, love on Rags, give him a treat, and then try again. The calmer you are, the calmer he will be.
I hope you get some rest. The stress can make you more tired, too. Just remember that even though his numbers are high, he is still getting insulin and it is helping him process his foods better.
Ni Ni!
I know you are headed to bed so you can read this later....no hurry.
There is so much information in this forum and it can be overwhelming. So we are here for you ....if you have questions, worries, doubts....just let us know.
I think Dyana might be right that the line I left on your SS might be confusing you. Would you be ok if I took it off?
Here's how to know which block to put your test numbers in:
if you give a shot at 7:30 in the morning and you test three hours later, you put the test number in the +3 column. If you shoot late...say at 8:30 and test again three hours later...you still put it in the +3 column. So think of your shot time as "0" and then whenever you test, just count the number of hours from that.
If you try to poke him three times in a row and can't get a number, then just take five minutes.....breathe, calm yourself, love on Rags, give him a treat, and then try again. The calmer you are, the calmer he will be.
I hope you get some rest. The stress can make you more tired, too. Just remember that even though his numbers are high, he is still getting insulin and it is helping him process his foods better.
Ni Ni!
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