4/22 Gus AMPS 336 PMPS HI +3=HI

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bev5477

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I was going to post Gus' amps with exclamation marks, smiley faces and the rest, but decided that I'd go for the calmer approach. This is the Lantus being able to work for him while out of the HIs. I gave a dosecrease, bringing him to 5U. Want to keep that downward movement going. I'm very glad that I stopped whining long enough to realize that this is ALL about him. I'm glad I decided to go that extra round with him. Thank you so much for your time and attention Libby.
 
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Much much better looking numbers Gus. Is that help with R? or just the Lantus or the combination.
I'm really happy for you guys. Gus is a very lucky kitty to have you as his bean!
Have a wonderful Friday. You've been working so hard with him these past few days, I hope you get some rest :-D
 
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niiiiiiiiiice. :smile:

Watch today's cycle. This is probably the bounce clearing from the yellows on 4/20. He might keep dropping for a little while (and knowing Gus, then he will probably bounce again). If he starts to zoom up fast, you can hit him with more R (but not before +6).

Yay for Gus, and for YOU!
 
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Oh Bev!!! How nice to see Gus post numbers like this!!! You must be so relieved, and Gus too!! :lol: :lol: What a great way to start a Friday. Keep it going Gus!!
 
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Lookin' mighty good today, Gus! Bev, you must be thrilled with this AMPS. I hope that the good numbers will continue, but if Gus bounces, thanks to Libby you now know what to do! Good job.

Ella & Rusty
 
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I'm not going to let this +3 bother me, Gus often shoots up a little in the AM after his lumberjack breakfast. I think the +6 will be better. But, I do expect him to bounce within the next 24 hrs because of his AM dose increase.
 
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Hi guys .. what an awesome start to the day for Gus!! So glad you are starting to see some action, even if it is follow by a bounce or two .. at least you know there ARE good things going on here! Keep up the great work guys, you are doing wonderful!!
 
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I have been watching this unfold over the last few days and its really good to see Gus get a number in the 300's this morning!! Even if he did bounce back to the 500's.

Good luck!
 
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When I look at Gus' situation, I can definitely see that he is responding and there's been an improvement. Everyone here has been so supportive and that makes it somehow easier to see the big picture.
 
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Is there any possibility Gus is insulin resistant? I don't know how a determination is made, but it just seems he stays in these crazy high numbers unless he has the R to pull him down.
 
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Hi Patty. I don't know how the determination 'insulin resistant' is made or what the criteria is. Gus is certainly a tough nut. I'm going to go over to Champ's condo and see how he's doing.
 
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marathon, not a sprint, bev. it was good that he got down in the 300's this morning. hang in there! :YMHUG:

how is he behaving?
 
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Great AMPS and you did expect the bounce. He's making progress, that is for sure and I'm glad you've got experience to the max in Libby helping you with this and with the R. There are special tests to determine if they are insulin resistant due to acromegaly. If you look on the ISG page for acromegaly, it has alot of information. Not saying this is what is going on with Gus but the question was raised about insulin resistant. I may be wrong but I think it is also possible for there to be some insulin resistance due to consistent high numbers and that is more transient and can be overcome with the right dose and a breakthrough; I believe I read that somewhere and don't mind if someone else corrects me on that one.
 
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I'm still expecting Gus to drop because of the increase in Lantus. He usually responds 24-36 hrs. after a dosecrease. Hopefully, he'll do the same this time. This isn't a bounce, unless he's bouncing off the R. Do the kitties bounce off of R?
 
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Hi, I don't want to hijack your post, but I've been watching your posts over the last couple days and Gus's numbers facinate me. If you have time, could you please give a little background on Gus, I don't see that you have a profile for him. I'm interested in knowing from anyone, what would be making his numbers so high. Also, everyone keeps talking about "R", could someone please explain what that is? Lastly, what is the definition of insulin resistence and how is it determined? Thanks, and if you would prefer I repost somewhere else, I will.

Keeping good thoughts for you and Gus.
 
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Hi Bev- WOW on the AMPS! - sorry for the PMPS, but it is a bounce, and he will come down. I hope he settles into the new dose soon. OK Gus, please? The 300's were very good this morning. Hang in there!
 
Thanks for all the kind words and support as Gus and I dance on the ceiling! Hi Linda. Gus is a 13 yr. old neutered male DSH. He has enjoyed excellent health his entire life with the exception of the onset of arthritis in recent years. He is on Dasuquin 1tablet BID. His highest weight was 16 lbs. and he looked full, not fat at all. He is now 13 lbs. and a little too thin. He is a huge boy with a big head and a nose that's broad like a lion's. A kinder and more loving soul, you'll never meet. He played surrogate Mama to 2 feral kittens that we brought into our home. They are now his boys and follow his every move. I know this isn't really what you meant by 'a profile' but I just wanted to tell a little bit about him. I think Gus may have been diabetic and in the high #s for a long time before I noticed and took him to the vet, where he was dx'd. I understand that is one reason why some cats have high #s for a while. I don't know how the determination is made as far as insulin resistance is concerned. Humulin R is an insulin used commonly by humans. It is a 'BTC" drug. No prescription needed, behind the counter. It is quite powerful, so I'm told and is fast acting. It has onset,nadir, some duration and wash out all within 4 hours. From what I have learned, it is used to lower the really high BG #s to a level where Lantus can then work more efficiently. It is used to keep the really hi bounce numbers out of the clouds. I'm sure that someone with expertise could answer your questions much better. But that's what I have learned so far. There are precautions relating to cycles, timing, etc. that I'm still being introduced to.
 
Kazi never had the sky high numbers or bounces that you're seeing with Gus...mid-high 200s from the time I started testing 2 weeks in. I remember being over the moon when she was in the blue...now we aim for green! It took several months to get there, but we did it slowly but surely. I am looking forward to seeing Gus get to healthy healing numbers too! You're doing a great job with him. :)
 
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