5/1 Kloey AMPS 91 +2 77
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Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
as much as I want Hen to get there, I do not look forward to trying to meter .1 or a drop dose!
how's it going with that .1? I guess I would break out the magnifying glass
how's it going with that .1? I guess I would break out the magnifying glass
trudy66
Member Since 2022
It's really not that hard. I just studied that pic Bhooma sent me and you just get it right above the 0 line definitely with glasses on. I am kind of thinking the drop dose is gonna be harder.
trudy66
Member Since 2022
I kind of twist the plunger instead of push it to get it to those smaller doses. I find if I push the plunger I go right past it every time.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
oh absolutely, that twist trick which I learned here on the FDMB, is a godsend. Without it I would be screwed trying to meter .25U increments
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
How is that even possible? I use a magnifying glass for 1.5 (w/syringes with 1/2 unit markings) and still question whether I'm giving Dimi the same amount each day.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
let's face it, we're definitely not shooting the same amount every time. Those needles vary way too much, there's bubbles in there sometimes taking up space, etc etc
My wife will meter a dose and go LOOK and I look at it and to me..it's not right. I have given up worrying about it too much at this point, the only alternative is the caliper and I am not doing that, that is way too much for me.
My wife will meter a dose and go LOOK and I look at it and to me..it's not right. I have given up worrying about it too much at this point, the only alternative is the caliper and I am not doing that, that is way too much for me.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
oooooh, I will have to try twisting! I'm alway flying right past the marking I need.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
oh your life is about to change my friend
before you draw the insulin, do you move the plunger up and down while twisting it? this is a good trick as well, it lubricates the syringe and makes it smoother
also, we found some brands (BD Ultrafine in particular) were impossible whether you twisted or not. We finally found Sure Comfort needles which are smooth as silk
trudy66
Member Since 2022
I agree with Kyle. I actually find that the .1 is easier than .25. The .25 you really are guessing it's the same everytime. The .1 you are just above the 0 line, with no blank space between the 0 and plunger but not on the 0 line.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
You've both made amazing progress in such a short time! Dimi was diagnosed around the same time as Kloey and Hendricks, but we have a long way to go. Your SSs give me hope that it is possible. Looks like Kloey is ok with frequent testing. Is that just her personality, or do you have a trick? I hate when my libre sensor fails and I have to switch to ear pricks.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
Haven't tried moving the plunger up and down - thanks for the tip! I like the smoothness of Sure Comfort, but struggle w/the dose b/c they have text printed on the side right up to the low markings. Probably OCD, but I feel like I have to check the dose from multiple angles
and the text gets in the way. I've settled on UltiGuard, which unfortunately, cost twice as much.
trudy66
Member Since 2022
Oh she is so easy with ear pricks. Sometimes she will jump up on the counter and just sit where we check her. She will jump a little and meow when I prick but she doesn't try to run at all. I was definitely blessed that she is so easy. We tried the freestyle libre 3 times but she kept pulling them off. So really couldn't keep using them due to cost.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
Looks like there are times when you've tested her just about every hour of the day/night. Can't imagine doing ear pricks in the middle of the night. When do you sleep??!
trudy66
Member Since 2022
In the beginning I was terrified and tested all the time. I was so scared of her going hypo. Now that I am more comfortable shooting in greens I kind of have her food schedule down and pretty much know how she is going to respond.so not testing quite as much. I did lose quite a bit of sleep in the beginning.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
Yup, I can relate. I'm in the terrified stage. Today is my second day of shooting in green.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
it's amazing how quickly shooting green became just like, nothing at all when just a few weeks ago we had NEVER shot in green
lowest I've shot is 63. I was nervous, no doubt
lowest I've shot is 63. I was nervous, no doubt
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
@Hendrick Cuddleclaw when you write gave "gave 10% or 13% snack" what were you giving? I need to buy some MC and am not sure what to get.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
for MC we use a FF Gravy Lovers flavor, I think it is 13%
for a 10% carb snack I usually use the Purina DM Savory Selects cause Hendrick eats that really well
for a 10% carb snack I usually use the Purina DM Savory Selects cause Hendrick eats that really well
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
When you feed a spoonful, do you then save in the fridge? My finicky guy won't eat anything after it has been refrigerated, even if allowed to warm to room temp.
Hendrick Cuddleclaw
Member Since 2022
yes we save in fridge then reheat in microwave to 'mouse-body temp'
trudy66
Member Since 2022
I don't use MC or HC unless she drops low (less than 50). I feed her FF 1/2 can at AMPS, 1/2 can around +2.5, then 1/4 can around +4.5 - +6 then nothing after until PMPS. She does really well on that and doesn't act hungry until right at shot time.
trudy66
Member Since 2022
You will be a pro in no time. It's strange how you start shooting greens and they just flatten out pretty quick. We are a little over 1 1/2 month in green. She dropped a bit in the beginning but has just flattened out and stayed 70s - 90s. Hopefully she will stay there and not hit any 100s and we can drop to a drop dose on Friday. Then a week of that and then OTJ.
Oh, I can't wait till that happens.
Bobbi Kraham
Member Since 2022
Can't wait to watch that happen for you and Kloey!
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Looking amazing , wishing you a nice night Patty 
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Hi you can buy
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Gourmet Beef Feast in Gravy 20% High Carbs
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Gourmet Chicken Feast in Gravy. 15% Med Carbs
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Turkey Feast in Gravy. 15% Med Carbs
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Chicken and Beef Feast in Gravy 15% Med Carbs
Good idea to mark the cans with magic marker how many carbs
Or any other ones on the food chart
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dr-pierson-new-food-chart.174147/