6/3 - Zen - AMPS 79 | +1 65 | +2 45 | +2.5 47 | OTJ trial starts tonight!

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Emily R

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Green all night, and we didn't have to feed at 4am last night! :woot: He's still getting lots of small meals, but I'm not chasing him around with a spoon to feed him like I was last week and the week before, so that's nice, too.

I think the biggest challenge we have right now is understanding how well his metabolism processes calories so we understand how much we have to deviate from the recommended daily amounts to feed this guy.

Question: If all continues to go well, how long do we stay at drop dose? One week?
 
Well, I apparently lied in my original post this morning. ;) Hubby apparently got up twice last night and fed Zenny, and I just didn't even stir. :coffee::blackeye: He probably ate about 1/4 can total over the course of the evening.
 
Instructions for starting the OTJ trial
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!
 
Aaaaaah! Thank you, @tiffmaxee and @Bandit's Mom ! Come on, Zen-- you can do this!
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