nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Better start.
5/6 Lucian +5/54,+6/44,+7/73,+9/189,PMPS HI
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MommaOfMuse
Member Since 2010
Re: 5/6 Lucian AMPS 262
Now it is Lucian's turn to sweet talk Mz. Autumn to come down and join him, as right now I would be happy to have her just in the sunshine.
Mel, Maxwell, Autumn & The Fur Gang
Now it is Lucian's turn to sweet talk Mz. Autumn to come down and join him, as right now I would be happy to have her just in the sunshine.
Mel, Maxwell, Autumn & The Fur Gang
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Re: 5/6 Lucian AMPS 262,+4/60
Geez Lucian, slow down some. Good thing I checked when I did. I was expecting him to drop today, was flat all night, but not so fast.
Geez Lucian, slow down some. Good thing I checked when I did. I was expecting him to drop today, was flat all night, but not so fast.
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Re: 5/6 Lucian AMPS 262,+4/60,+5/54,+6/44
OK boy that's enough. :YMSIGH:
OK boy that's enough. :YMSIGH:
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
I am so PO'd.
Right back to 600+. I guess I need to check on R or N or something, it was never recommended, I don't know why since he goes higher more often than any cat I've seen, but obviously I got to do something.
He was diagnosed Jan 4, '13. But don't know how long he was before then.
Right back to 600+. I guess I need to check on R or N or something, it was never recommended, I don't know why since he goes higher more often than any cat I've seen, but obviously I got to do something.
He was diagnosed Jan 4, '13. But don't know how long he was before then.
Deb & Wink
Member Since 2013
A diagnosis date of 1/4/2013 puts Lucien in the category of newly diagnosed. For the purposes of this board, cats are considered newly diagnosed until they have reached their one year anniversary of that diagnosis date.
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
OK, all I know is the DX date. Because he is so high, I shot thru the bounce and will reduce him to 1.75U in the AM unless someone has a better idea.
BJM
Member Since 2010
There are some possibilities to consider
- he could be a rapid metabolizer (though not as bad as Xuxu; he went from over 700 to hypo on miniscule doses of Lantus!)
- he may be on too high a dose, though it looks like you've been careful about increases and decreases.
- the insulin you're using, Lantus may not be lasting long enough and the glucose pops up then. Levemir might be an option.
- he could be a rapid metabolizer (though not as bad as Xuxu; he went from over 700 to hypo on miniscule doses of Lantus!)
- he may be on too high a dose, though it looks like you've been careful about increases and decreases.
- the insulin you're using, Lantus may not be lasting long enough and the glucose pops up then. Levemir might be an option.
BJM
Member Since 2010
In a log cabin, there's that space between 2 logs as they curve together (unless planed flat). This would be filled in with clay and straw chinking, to fill in and smooth out that curved gap. I think of using R as a way to 'chink' the last/first hours of long acting insulin doses where the glucose curve wears off steeply.
One important point is to start with a tiny dose (0.25 units) and curve it over the 4 hours it works, so you see how your cat responds. You start about 2 hours (or when you think it'll work best) before the regularl insulin pre-shot, test, give the supplemental R, and test each hour until the R should have worn off (about 4 hours). With experience and testing, you may identify an optimal time to give the R. Give the regular dose at its scheduled time if the pre-shot allows and continue hourly testing. Be prepared and have your hypo kit ready, as this is an experiment and you don't know how it will work out.
You might read over some of the posts and spreadsheets in the acromegaly forum for examples of how they used R.
One important point is to start with a tiny dose (0.25 units) and curve it over the 4 hours it works, so you see how your cat responds. You start about 2 hours (or when you think it'll work best) before the regularl insulin pre-shot, test, give the supplemental R, and test each hour until the R should have worn off (about 4 hours). With experience and testing, you may identify an optimal time to give the R. Give the regular dose at its scheduled time if the pre-shot allows and continue hourly testing. Be prepared and have your hypo kit ready, as this is an experiment and you don't know how it will work out.
You might read over some of the posts and spreadsheets in the acromegaly forum for examples of how they used R.
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Thank you, I appreciate the info, very much.
I feel I have to do something, unfortunately all I have is Lantus and no $$. I'm out on Workers Comp and can't pay the bills, much less anything else. If I had to work, he'd be dead. I'm really at a loss.
I feel I have to do something, unfortunately all I have is Lantus and no $$. I'm out on Workers Comp and can't pay the bills, much less anything else. If I had to work, he'd be dead. I'm really at a loss.
BJM
Member Since 2010
In many states, R is available over the counter, at a cost around $40, give or take.
On Craigslist in your area, you may find it for sale for less.
DCIN may have some suggestions for you, and maybe some help if you ask.
If you are comfortable with it, I am very good with editing resumes and thinking up finagles. Perhaps I can help you with job hunting? I did see the Workers Comp note and we can see if there is something you coul do that won't make that worse.
On Craigslist in your area, you may find it for sale for less.
DCIN may have some suggestions for you, and maybe some help if you ask.
If you are comfortable with it, I am very good with editing resumes and thinking up finagles. Perhaps I can help you with job hunting? I did see the Workers Comp note and we can see if there is something you coul do that won't make that worse.
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