4/8 Lovey PMPS +4.25 83 HC+ 5.25 93
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Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Re: 4/8 Lovey PMPS 158 +3 108 +4.25 83 HC
Hi Catherine!!
You don't want to pull out the big guns (the HC) unless Lovey were to drop below 50!
I know it's kind of scary when you see those lower numbers, but the only way they "Earn" their reductions is to either drop below 50, or stay in normal numbers for a week. By pulling out the HC too soon, you have no way of knowing if Lovey may be earning a reduction because you're artificially keeping her numbers up
Hopefully she'll hop on her surfboard and stay in the upper greens or low blues the rest of the night!
Hi Catherine!!
You don't want to pull out the big guns (the HC) unless Lovey were to drop below 50!
I know it's kind of scary when you see those lower numbers, but the only way they "Earn" their reductions is to either drop below 50, or stay in normal numbers for a week. By pulling out the HC too soon, you have no way of knowing if Lovey may be earning a reduction because you're artificially keeping her numbers up
Hopefully she'll hop on her surfboard and stay in the upper greens or low blues the rest of the night!
Alexis & Nikki (GA)
Member Since 2013
Re: 4/8 Lovey PMPS 158 +3 108 +4.25 83 HC
Chris, I think she uses an Alphatrak!
Chris, I think she uses an Alphatrak!
Anne & Zener GA
Member Since 2011
Re: 4/8 Lovey PMPS 158 +3 108 +4.25 83 HC
We started with the AlphaTrak too and were reluctant to change. Once we did, we were very happy. It is actually easier to use the human meter and soooo much cheaper. You could use both meters for a few tests and see how they compare. I would agree not to pull out the HC until Lovey goes below 80 on the AlphaTrak. Let her earn that reduction. :mrgreen:
Liz
We started with the AlphaTrak too and were reluctant to change. Once we did, we were very happy. It is actually easier to use the human meter and soooo much cheaper. You could use both meters for a few tests and see how they compare. I would agree not to pull out the HC until Lovey goes below 80 on the AlphaTrak. Let her earn that reduction. :mrgreen:
Liz
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Oh yeah...Totally missed that you're using the alpha!
At this point, I'm lucky to remember how to type :lol:
Keep creeping up a little higher Lovey! No need for a pajama party tonight!
At this point, I'm lucky to remember how to type :lol:
Keep creeping up a little higher Lovey! No need for a pajama party tonight!
Catherine, when you get a moment, you might want to read a new document Jill posted in the Tight Regulation Sticky. The document is called Management of Diabetic Cats with Long-acting Insulin, the link is just above the red text near the top. It's an updated document by Roomp and Rand. They suggest using human calibrated meters, and also say that the difference at the low end is not as far apart as we used to think. The document shows that the difference with an AlphaTrak is 18 instead of 30. So, Lovey's not quite as low as you might have thought.
Rachel & Chyna (GA)
Member Since 2012
Just popping in to say hello, and Lovey looks great Good luck with the meter switch, when you decide to do so Have a great evening!
Good luck with the meter switch, when you decide to do so Have a great evening!- Status