5/13/15 - Tigz (2nd day in the green!) AMPS - 95; 5/12/15 AMPS 86; PMPS 95

[TigzMom]

Hi all
Tiggy has been doing pretty well so far! He's been in the "green" since yesterday [5/12/15 AMPS = 86 / PMPS = 95; 5/13/15 AMPS = 95], and has been mostly "blue" with a few "greens" along the way for the past few weeks. And, this has been with diet alone..No insulin!! I'm planning on doing another glucose curve sometime at the end of this week in order to get as few more numbers on his SS. I have checked his ketones [0 ketones], so that appears to be good. Not sure if he will need a tad bit of insulin or not to keep him at this level but I'm assuming doing the BG curve as well as more BG checks will help assess this.

Tiggy had a slight bump up on his AMPS on 5/11/15, but that may have been due to him feeding close to his BG test .[still trying to get Tigz training to use the automatic feeder as he's scared of it. He's used to just eating off a flat plate. Have been trying to train him to use the automatic feeder by putting one of his fav low-carb "treats" in each of the 5 automatic feeding trays and setting the timer so he gets the idea that if he uses the feeder, it's reward time..and it is a "good thing"..we'll see how long it takes for him to catch on!

I've also been sending Tiggy's vet his SS and she is very happy with this progress. Tiggy has also lost a few pounds from his initial 18.1 lbs, so that is good, especially for his arthritis. He really appears to be feeling very good as once his diabetes was controlled (and his UTI was treated / resolved), he was back to his usual "chatty" "chirpy" self and is now again very playful and lovey! Even his non-diabetic bro, Boo, has lost weight, which has helped his arthritis as well.

Here's hoping Tiggy stays "in the green"!! Best wishes to all!
TigzMom

 

[julie & punkin (ga)]

Looking good!

Just fyi, we use "ambg" if the cat didn't get a shot. "PS" means preshot. BG means blood glucose.

And congrats! That's all very optimistic for Tiggy!

 

[TigzMom]

Sorry.. I'm clearly not an expert at this. So I gather I don't chart this on the SS then since the top of the SS says AMPS /PMPS?? Or is there another type of SS I am supposed to be using? These appreviations get a little confusing! Dang, It's about all I can do to keep Tigz on track with everything.

 

[julie & punkin (ga)]

no worries about it - yes, your ss records in the same cells. Mostly I'm looking at your subject line and thinking people might be interested in seeing that those awesome blood sugar tests are from his own body, not from insulin. It's worth celebrating!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Good luck with Tigz finding his greens. If you see a blue number at his normal preshot time, try testing 3-4 hours later to see if his pancreas is working to bring down the numbers after easting.

 

[suki & crystal (GA)]

Hi TigzMom, no advice from me but your post caught my eye as I also have a Tiggy, a 9 year old non diabetic female. Just wanted to say how great it is that you have got Tiggy off insulin purely by diet alone, you must be very pleased, well done.

I notice you call your Tiggy "Tigz", we do as well, also another pet name for her is "Tigus Maximus" - know idea why, just seemed to develop. Our Tiggy is also a tabby with the same "M" on her forehead - someone told me its a sign of blessing, the "M" representing either Mary or Mohammed, depending which faith you are.

I hope Tigz continues to make good progress.