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Sylvia & Millie

Sylvia & Millie

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I am trying to use timed feeding to help with getting Millie more stable. Her bg is highly influenced by food and it's challenging to get her numbers better. Her numbers tend to swinging bounce and I wanted to see if regulated food would help. She is currently eating CORE chicken with classic FF variety flavors. She likes to graze throughout the day and she has a good appetite until she gets bored with the flavor,lol! Her insulin is Lantus, dose is 9am and 9pm. What time should I set up the timer for and still allow for space in between testing?

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Sylvia & Millie said:
I am trying to use timed feeding to help with getting Millie more stable. Her bg is highly influenced by food and it's challenging to get her numbers better. Her numbers tend to swinging bounce and I wanted to see if regulated food would help. She is currently eating CORE chicken with classic FF variety flavors. She likes to graze throughout the day and she has a good appetite until she gets bored with the flavor,lol! Her insulin is Lantus, dose is 9am and 9pm. What time should I set up the timer for and still allow for space in between testing?

Thanks!
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You'll want to start with reading a post I wrote for someone else a long time ago: Using Food to Manipulate the Curve. It'll give you a good idea of where to begin.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/8-10-tashie-pmps-high-questions.101989/#post-1087990
Next you'll want to know the answers to when is onset, nadir, and how much duration is she getting from this dose? These are the things you'll want to know about "your" cat in order to know when to feed effectively.

Here's some more help to get you started...

Learn how YOUR kitty is responding to insulin:
  • Onset - the length of time before insulin reaches the bloodstream & begins lowering blood glucose
  • Peak/Nadir - the lowest point in the cycle
  • Duration - the length of time insulin continues to lower blood glucose

A full understanding of the following concepts will go a long way in helping you regulate your kitty's blood glucose when using Lantus or Levemir:
  • Carryover - insulin effects lasting past the insulin's official duration
  • Overlap - the period of time when the effect of one insulin shot is diminishing and the next insulin shot is taking effect
  • Insulin Depot - a "spare tank" of insulin, which has yet to be used by the body
  • LANTUS & LEVEMIR: WHAT IS THE INSULIN DEPOT?
  • Bouncing - Bouncing is simply a natural reaction to what the cat's system perceives as a BG value that is "too low". "Too low" is relative. If a cat is used to BGs in the 200's, 300's, or higher for a long time, then even a BG that drops to 150 can trigger a "bounce". Bouncing can also be triggered if the blood glucose drops too low and/or too fast.The pancreas, then the liver, release glucogon, glycogen and counter-regulatory hormones. The end result is a dumping of "sugar" into the bloodstream to save the cat from going hypoglycemic from a perceived low. The action is often referred to as "liver panic" or "panicky liver". *Usually*, a bounce will clear kitty's system within 3 days (6 cycles).
Knowing this information about your cat will allow you to tweak feeding times. There's some trial and error involved. It also takes awhile to see results. Ask questions if you need help.

 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
You'll want to start with reading a post I wrote for someone else a long time ago: Using Food to Manipulate the Curve. It'll give you a good idea of where to begin.
Next you'll want to know the answers to when is onset, nadir, and how much duration is she getting from this dose? These are the things you'll want to know about "your" cat in order to know when to feed effectively.

Here's some more help to get you started...

Learn how YOUR kitty is responding to insulin:
  • Onset - the length of time before insulin reaches the bloodstream & begins lowering blood glucose
  • Peak/Nadir - the lowest point in the cycle
  • Duration - the length of time insulin continues to lower blood glucose

A full understanding of the following concepts will go a long way in helping you regulate your kitty's blood glucose when using Lantus or Levemir:
  • Carryover - insulin effects lasting past the insulin's official duration
  • Overlap - the period of time when the effect of one insulin shot is diminishing and the next insulin shot is taking effect
  • Insulin Depot - a "spare tank" of insulin, which has yet to be used by the body
  • LANTUS & LEVEMIR: WHAT IS THE INSULIN DEPOT?
  • Bouncing - Bouncing is simply a natural reaction to what the cat's system perceives as a BG value that is "too low". "Too low" is relative. If a cat is used to BGs in the 200's, 300's, or higher for a long time, then even a BG that drops to 150 can trigger a "bounce". Bouncing can also be triggered if the blood glucose drops too low and/or too fast.The pancreas, then the liver, release glucogon, glycogen and counter-regulatory hormones. The end result is a dumping of "sugar" into the bloodstream to save the cat from going hypoglycemic from a perceived low. The action is often referred to as "liver panic" or "panicky liver". *Usually*, a bounce will clear kitty's system within 3 days (6 cycles).
Knowing this information about your cat will allow you to tweak feeding times. There's some trial and error involved. It also takes awhile to see results. Ask questions if you need help.
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WOW, completely thorough info. Thank you so much!
 
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