? 4/6 Hugo AMPS 98!? +1 = 133 +3 = 164 +6 = 244 Broke the bounce, now what!?

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Oh no, why not? Our vet told us to do both. What happens?

What did I do?
Also, we actually use Basaglar, not Lantus, if that makes a difference.

Basaglar is treated the same as Lantus....it is basically the same insulin.
Your vet is not up to date with the newer insulins.....years ago when the insulins were different they did need to be rolled or shaken, but Lantus/Basaglar/ Levemir definitely does not. There are still some insulins that do need to be shaken but not Lantus/Basagar.

Do not rub the area after injection. Here is something @Sienne and Gabby (GA) wrote:
“You do not rub the injection site because once Lantus is injected, it forms micro crystals that are deposited in the fat tissues.
These crystals dissolve over the course of the cycle which is in part what gives Lantus its duration. Not all the crystals dissolve in one cycle and this is how the depot forms. If you rub the site, you break up the crystals”

You are not the first person to rub the area or roll the bottle so don’t freak out about it....you now know what to do is and that’s the main thing. I was told to roll the bottle as well by the vet.
The best place for the Basagar cartridge is in a glass in the main part of the fridge. Don’t store it in the door.

Keep asking questions. We are happy to answer them.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

Luckily, I did know not to keep the insulin in the door.

This is when I learn to never say "Now is not the time for mistakes."

I hope this doesn't mess up his cycle.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Luckily, I did know not to keep the insulin in the door.

This is when I learn to never say "Now is not the time for mistakes."

I hope this doesn't mess up his cycle.

He’s bouncing at the moment so will probably not make a difference.
My Sheba was a terrible diver and bouncer so I do understand the anxiety it causes.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Have you read the post on Testing and Shooting Tips? There is a video on shooting that shows a great tip to blow on the fur to separate it before you shoot, so you can see the needle go in.

 

[Elle D & Hugo]

So, a little good news/bad news. His +4 tonight was 435, which is disappointing and I don't know what it means. I guess still on up part of the bounce? So bummer there.

But we finally got enough for a blood ketone test, and he was 0.2! I know we still need to keep an eye on him, but I almost started crying out of relief.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Great news on the ketones. The +4 means bounce.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

So, a little good news/bad news. His +4 tonight was 435, which is disappointing and I don't know what it means. I guess still on up part of the bounce? So bummer there.

But we finally got enough for a blood ketone test, and he was 0.2! I know we still need to keep an eye on him, but I almost started crying out of relief.

I posted, and it posted twice. I deleted one post and they both disappeared so I’ll try again.
I see Wendy has answered too.
Yep, still bouncing.
Great news on the ketone result. Yes you will need to keep testing daily for ketones for a while. Keep up with plenty of food as well...that’s really important.
I’m sure you are feeling better getting that ketone result!