4/20 Kit cat AMPS 90, +2 76, PMPS 105

Alicia & Kit cat (GA)

Alicia & Kit cat (GA)

Member Since 2019
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-19-kit-cat-amps-82-pmps-93.228524/

Kit didn't eat well yesterday - hopefully due to the large hairball she hoarked up this morning. She's seems to have eaten better this morning.

She's also been laying on my blankets in a spot closer to where my head goes (not when I'm actually under the blankets, oh no, not that), so my allergies are going nuts again.

Hope everyone has a safe day, and your kitties surf safely.
 
Thanks! Me too on the allergies - it's been an on and off thing for most of the lock down. I know I'm allergic to her, but she's super cute and I also keep sticking my face in her fur, so I guuuueeeeeessss it's mostly my fault.
 
Oh my...those darn allergies! She is a cutie though...and I'd have a hard time staying away from her. Maybe you'll develop those antibodies to her allergens??? Nice numbers this morning!
 
It's usually okay - it's mostly when she lays where I rest my head.

She's been trending so well! If she can make it a few more days with those greens, I think I try a reduction?
 
She looks really good...thought I'd share the info on starting the OTJ Trial...looks like you're getting close :)
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. 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!
 
Thanks! I think I want to drop to 1 drop before I try actually trying OTJ. I for sure want it to be a strong remission if she gets it. But that's so much good info!!
 
Yeah - she usually loses her appetite when she has a hairball on deck. I'm just glad she did it on the some brown paper and not the guest bed. Which is where she usually does it.
 
I hope I didn't jinx her by talking about a reduction. Back in the blues. She didn't really want to eat before her fast started, which I think makes her go higher for her preshot number.
 
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