6/6 Tashie PMPS = 387 = 3.5 = 54

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Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

Can you go get strips now and test her in an hour?

I thought you said she was "too cool" ;-)

Eta: we usually like to see two rising numbers, without HC food/gravy, before we stop testing. She is surfing.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

Okay but it will take me an hour & a half to get there & back. So off I go.......this will give her a chance to eat
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

Bern

You don't have a pharmacy close by? Please see my above post.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

They are the relion ones thought only Walmart had them
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

Bern

I postponed my appt this morning to watch out for you all when she dropped. If you are leaving, p,ease let me know so I can go take care of it while you are gone.

Thanks :-D
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 + 8 = 57

Then I'm running out, too. Just post when you can ....there will be other people here or if I am available, I can check from my phone.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Okay, +8:45 + 109.

Have loads of strips now & med carb food. what next?
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

+11 so you know whether she is going to shoot up or not but if she's had it, then just test at +11.75 for PMPS and post for help.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Okay, she has had it! Her poor little ears! I think because I was gone (she would have heard me set alarm and KNOW all was "safe") she finally ate. She is hiding and her brother, Boris, is with her keeping her safe and wondering what the H is going on. She really needs to chill if she is going to come up some. Now, questions:

1. I usually take the food away about 6:00 - do I still need to do that or can I leave it in hopes she will eat more?

2. Jim is freaking about calculating .25U - what can we do NOW prior to 7:30 to get something to measure more accurately?

3. WHAT if she is not above 200 at PMPS?
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Marje, I REALLY am following your lead. Just so you know, I sent the Alpha Trak2 back this morning - today, I realized I'd be up a creek if I didn't have a way to get strips! Tough lesson! I swear it seemed like we had tons! Don't know where they went but they did! Think maybe I threw a few away because I touched the test area with my finger - but - yikes - and then there was none!
Sorry that your day got screwed up - can't thank you enough! REALLY!
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Your are handling this great. For peace of mind you might want to have another backup meter that you can get strips for more easily in an emergency. Strips will be more expensive , but you won't need them that often. Do you have a Target any closer than the Walmart, their house brand meter is called Up & Up but it is really a WaveSense Presto, just relabeled and strips are about the same price. I think you can also get the strips at Walgreens. Look around to see what is available near you.

On the .25u dose. Until you get a digital caliper, try drawing the .5u dose and count out the drops. When you get comfortable getting an even count, you can draw the .5u dose and count out half the drops for a .25u dose.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Ann, don't get what you are saying about "counting the drops" .... would you be more specific with me - LONG DAY! And, HEY! Marje, if you are reading this too ....... WE HAVE A CALIPER! Duh! Apparently Jim uses them "all day long"? Okay? Who knew! So we do have one and I've pulled up your page on it but it's still going to be tricky isn't it?

Also, we have been doing PMPS TESTING + insulin at the same time, then feeding. This is due to the capture thing. Is there any way you can let me do this? But I have to know what the SHOOT # will be. And, just for clarity, the dosage - .25U - right - unless she's gone to the moon
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

When you catch her to test her for PMPS, can one of you hold her in the room while the other posts IF she is below 150? If she is 280-300 or above, just go ahead and shoot .5 through the bounce. If she is 150-275, shoot .25u.

I think she will likely be pretty high.

Try to practice the new dose. Measure with the calipers how many mm are in 1u. Then divide by 4 for mm in .25u. It's not the most accurate way and we can work on that later.

Sorry...posting from phone.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7.5=56 +8=57+8:45+109

Got it! Stand by - 20 minutes
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Okie dokie then. she was 387. Shot .5U

Went upstairs armed with BOTH .5U & .25U just in case.

I'm thinkin' you want a PM +2 and then a PM +4?

Need to be CLEAR about AM shot - .25U ????
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

With that rise, I'm happy with a before bed considering her day. See...I CAN be nice :-D

Yes....tomorrow she gets .25u no matter how high she is. Don't use what you drew up tonight.

Ok...I have to take Gus to the vet for his laser treatment. I will check in later.

Good job today.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Great job handling those low numbers! dancing_cat

Also, Hi! :-D

Those first time low numbers are scary! But you did great!!
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Wow Tashie is being a drama queen! Does she want to get her very own crown like Gracie has?
 

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Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Hi Bernadette. Just stopping by to say Hello.

This is quite the exciting day you're having with Tashie. :mrgreen:

Several of us were watching, this afternoon, but no one will get in the way, when you're being helped.

You're doing a wonderful job with her today. Was it you, who said the other day, you had to poke her with something to get her out from under the bed? I used to have to use a broom to scare Checkers out from under. :lol:
Hope your night isn't as exciting as today was. :-D
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Hi Bernadette, I see today was even more exciting than yesterday. You still got that wine in the cooler? :lol: I think you definitely deserve some today. Great job. :-D :-D

Congrats on the reduction, that is great news. This condo was a fun read today. I was one of those lurking this afternoon too. You did so well under pressure, even cracking jokes. I'm impressed ;-) My Neko used to hide under the bed the first few times she got into low/normal numbers. But she's not a good hider, her tail sticks out.

I forgot to mention yesterday, my first cat was a Persian called Tash - so I'm keeping an eye on you guys. :-D
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

I can't beging to tell you how GREAT ohmygod_smile ohmygod_smile ohmygod_smile you ALL are! Until ***NOW** I have never realized just how important it is to have SUPPORT through such a trauma! Can't wait until I get a better handle on all of this so I can be "one of the troops" ...... as I just could not do it without you!

It's been a REALLY long 3 weeks - it was 3 weeks TODAY that we received the diagnoses and I was SO relieved to find out it wasn't renal failure, as 15 years ago I lost one to that - devastating! But soon after, maybe a week? Nataschia & Boris came to live with us. I have built a wing at the veterinary hospital with Boris' name on it as he suffered from chronic cystitis and that is finally under control after MAJOR surgery ***Oh, and throughout all this DRAMA today - it was a med day for him - had to give him meds too*** Prednisone 3x week. So, relieved that it WASN'T renal failure, I thought diabetes was "no big deal" and was just an insulin shot! WOAH! Really? It's been a difficult few weeks .........do I listen to the vet? Well, if I had, I don't think Tashie would be here with us - as 2 weeks ago I was instructed to give 2U in morning and 1U at night ..... something just didn't sit right! I spent ages scouring the Internet and I found you guys! From the get go almost everything was completely against my vet - I ha the "devil - angel" thing going on 24/7 .....should I ? Shouldn't I? But I kept coming back.........then I vowed to IGNORE the FDMB ......... but I came back ........ and I am so glad that SOMETHING made me ....... as I have to think that Tash wouldn't be with us had I not. I am eternally grateful! I know that I am far from out of the woods but I feel that today was a big step for me. Funny, I just KNEW that TODAY was "the day" and as scared as I was, I KNEW you were all there for me and it made a HUGE impact! I did NOT have a (total) freak out. I did NOT pour 1/2 Cup Karo down her throat and just took deep breaths and KNEW I could rely on you guys being there - even if you were only "lurking" you were there!

And, I was blessed with having an AMAZING 18 year old that did exactly what I told him and kept her calm. I cried alligator tears with his mother afterward as WHO KNEW! She should be SO proud of him! And, get this, he was disappointed when his mom came down to help me at 5:15 as it was "HIS JOB" He'd PROMISED me! Woah! What an amazing kid - and his mom was SO proud!

Then there is this other woman- her name is Marje - I have put her through the ringer, called her EVERY name in the book (as I am sure she has me) that cancelled her appointments today to be with me! I have probably been her toughest victim but she stayed with me! How can I say how much that means? There are no words. A total stranger that would be here for ME? Another miracle!

But, here's the thing ......... Nataschia Isabella (Tashie) will NOT be outdone by that little Gracie! I think there is some kind of "Drama Queen" contest going on here! It's all about the BLING! .......IMy brother is coming in from NYC this weened and he is a major wiz at photoshop etc; so stand by Gracie, the game is on! And, like I told your mummy, make sure the doors are locked tight because my Boris would love to bite your neck - who needs lancets when you have BORIS!

I'd like to break out the wine but who knows what kind of night is in store for me?!!! I've had 2 nights of SOME sleep so I'm "on" ---- as I went like 11 days with virtually none ..... if Tashie loves mummy, we'll have some nice bed time numbers? Please! We'll know soon!

THANKS EVERYONE, and to all a good night!

PS. YES, Marje, I know ........ I'll post numbers later - like in 1 1/2 hours you night owl :lol:
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Bernadette,
You're sense of humor was simply shouting out in this post. So fantastic to see this. So glad you decided to stick around and become a part of this crazy FDMB family.

Did anyone happen to mention just how many new relatives you gained when you joined and started posting here?

I'm glad to hear that tiny little drama queen Tashie is with the program now. We were really worried there for a while that she was getting too much insulin and something really bad was going to happen. Breathing big sighs of relief that things are going well.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

Thank you so much Deb! I know you have been a big supporter and I appreciate EVERY ounce! Again, until you are in "need" you don't realize just how important the support is. I am truly overwhelmed and only hope that I, someday, can be there for someone in their time of need. It means a LOT! You ALL have halos on your head!

xx
Bern
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

(((Bernadette))) What a very sweet post and I had to laugh that you've called me EVERY name in the book .

I absolutely did not mind staying with you because you are so funny and you really did do a great job.

I was able to reschedule my appt but I told Mike "SHE LEFT ME!!!" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: However, I would much rather you leave me during the day to get strips then be one of the numerous ones who have left me at night while I'm still awake pacing for the next number and they are I-) I-) I-) I-) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gracie asked that I post her infamous LL Stinkeye photo for you:


I think her message is there is only one Principessa in LL but she would love to have Tashie join her Lil Stinka Club....as an honorary member.

Seriously, we...ok I....have thrown a ton at you and you have been a trooper! It's a big adjustment and you've really done a great job and taken alot of huge steps to help Tashie be healthy and happy. Well done you!

See you in a bit....time for our nightly walk.
 
Re: Tashie AMPS = 307+4.5=67+=63+=46+7. 6 +8=57+8:45+109 PMP

I didn't LEAVE you! You TOLD me to go! SORRY!! At least I answered you emails from my phone - SO SORRY! I thought the captain told me to get the strips NOW! I feel like poo now! I would NEVER intentionally do that! You tell that Gracie to watch out - there is a new kid in town! Gracie better buck up her numbers as the game is on - I have hired a top LA party planner for the TWO PRINCESS' OTJ party! It will be in all PINK!

>>>>>Gees Gracie - what a pic! You look like Tashie does when I go to grab her ......... must be the "Princess" LOOK! I'll have to send Boris to you ........how'd you get the pic in there?
 
Just got home. Ok...this is depot. Feed her a tsp or two of gravy and retest in 30 ok?

You and me are going to have a pj party :-D
 
2 gravy and will re test in 30. Have my jammies on. Alarm set for 11:45 - 8:45 your time. Husband is freaked! I am bleeding - she dug her back nails into me - does NOT like being "force fed" ........also just put down NEW tin of LC food for them to eat ......am I okay?
 
You are doing great!!

Hey...I know you didn't leave me. I was teasing you. ;-) i did tell you to get strips. It makes me really nervous when someone only has one strip. I think most of us here have a minimum of two meters. I have three.

Ok...back to business.. I will stay with you ....unless you are sick of me ;-)
 
DON'T GO! I take it all back! And the darn neosporin in in "her" room and I have her locked in - not in the mood for the hunt. She got me good! Like x3
 
Just saw your question. We are going to keep her ok. You can test...you have karo and gravy, right? If she won't eat, we will syringe her gravy or put karo on her gums,

I almost didn't have you shoot through the bounce....I told Mike I wondered if Tashie would do this.
 
and I almost wanted to do just the .25 but it is what it is and Tash is wanting the limelight!
 
she is a tortie. and she looks like she has super long fingernails the way her hair grows - and by the way I feel too! She left one nail in me! A prize!
 
If she is the same, lets feed her two good tsp of LC with a tiny bit of gravy mixed in.

If she has dropped into the 40s, repeat two good tsp of gravy.

We call this lather, rinse, repeat.
 
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