5/27 Hendrick AMPS 74 +2.5 68 PMPS 77

Hendrick Cuddleclaw

Hendrick Cuddleclaw

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Happy Friday FDMBers! (or Saturday, depending on your locale *hi Bron!*)

After reducing to .25IU yesterday AM, Hendrick did give me a little bit of a worry by coming in with his highest PMPS since 4/21, a 107. PMPS is, historically, lower than AMPS so this was a bit weird and off-putting.

Then this morning, he delivers his 2nd lowest AMPS ever at 74. Crazy! But I believe I read that when you modify the dose, you can get odd numbers for a couple days and that is to be expected.
 
The occasional low blue preshots pop up even in OTJ trials. He is looking good :)

ETA: For some cats, especially at low doses, food brings down the numbers (pancreas produce insulin in response to food). So we suggest feeding a snack at +9 in both cycles to see if that gets rid of the blue preshots.
 
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Bandit's Mom said:
For some cats, especially at low doses, food brings down the numbers (pancreas produce insulin in response to food). So we suggest feeding a snack at +9 in both cycles to see if that gets rid of the blue preshots.
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ok this is super interesting because I already thought I was seeing that happen with Hendrick, but I wondered whether or not I was just imagining it.

specifically, I noted that on days he happened to wake up from his nap mid-afternoon, say around +8 to +9, and have a snack -- he would deliver his lowest PMPS numbers. I mentioned it to my wife but thought maybe it was just a coincidence because in my mind, how could that be. I was thinking well, food raises BG, at +9 the nadir is long in the past, so I must be wrong.

+9 in the PM cycle is going to be tough. That is 3:30 AM. Not sure how to do that other than just set an alarm, but I will do what has to be done for my boy.
 
I think we are about to see another week in normal numbers… my Crystal Ball tells me so…. It’s sooo exciting! Aren’t you going on a trip with your brothers soon? I’m wondering if you will be away for any … say… interesting or exciting happenings.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
I think we are about to see another week in normal numbers… my Crystal Ball tells me so…. It’s sooo exciting! Aren’t you going on a trip with your brothers soon? I’m wondering if you will be away for any … say… interesting or exciting happenings.
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funny you should mention that. Right now, with the way the timeline is developing, I will be camping with my big brother up in the Adirondacks possibly during Hen's OTJ trial. Not really a big deal but part of the allure of ADK camping is just getting away from the normal day-to-day and any stress or crap you've got going on in your life. Forget about that all and enjoy the wilderness.

This will not be possible for me lol, I will be thinking about my boy the entire time. There's no towers up there so, won't be able to check in except maybe once a day if we make a drive to get some bars on our phones. It will be a real struggle to relax!
 
yes that is true. She is a pro now at the Hendrick Pokey

she calls it the "Pokey Shot" :rolleyes:

I'm like...we're not shooting anything, that's the insulin, not the ear-poke. She says, no, it's a jab you know, like a shot, pow! Freaking Aussies man....
 
Beautiful sea of GREEEN. Enjoy your vacation, you deserve it.

Happy Friday!

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Bandit's Mom said:
Let's save that for if he sees more blue preshots. On this dose or at 0.10U.
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Total noob question here, but how is it possible to measure such a small dose? Do they make syringes even smaller than the already super tiny standard insulin syringes with 1/10 markings?
 
John & Henry said:
Total noob question here, but how is it possible to measure such a small dose? Do they make syringes even smaller than the already super tiny standard insulin syringes with 1/10 markings?
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We use u-100 syringes with half unit markings. Measuring a 0.10 dose is hard to do with the naked eye - especially considering that markings on most syringes are off. Many of us use callipers to be able to measure doses accurately and consistently.

In case you haven't seen these stickies:
Insulin Care & Syringe Info: Proper Handling, Drawing, Fine Dosing
Dosing with calipers
 
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