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7.31 Bubba AM 110 Day 3 OTJ

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Go Bubba! Go Bubba! Go Bubba!

(Go green!)
 
Congrats on the trial! I looked back several days and didn't see we gave you the instructions....do you want them?

I've been enjoying your photos on FB. Have a safe trip home.

Go Bubba!
 
Here you go in their entirety.

  • 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.

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!

Good luck with the trial!!
 
Marje and Gracie said:
Here you go in their entirety.

  • 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.

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!

Good luck with the trial!!
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Thanks Marje!
 
I know those numbers are still slightly blue, but let's see how he does when you're home. And if he still needs just a dinky dose, that's fine. This was a bit of an unusual OTJ trial. Even if he needs to go back on the juice, that's fine. He was on such a tiny dose it's just a matter of time until he does the trial again!

Hope you had fun this weekend! I moved into a new place and have been unpacking and schlepping and cleaning. My body feels like I've been trying to contort into acrobatic positions all day but really I've just been bending, picking items out of a box, unpacking them, then finding a home for them. :rolleyes: Can't wait until tomorrow morning when I go to physical therapy and they'll put me back in alignment!

I know the fur kids will be glad to see you back home tonight. Can't wait to see what Bubs has up his paw when you're back home!:woot:
 
granadilla said:
I know those numbers are still slightly blue, but let's see how he does when you're home. And if he still needs just a dinky dose, that's fine. This was a bit of an unusual OTJ trial. Even if he needs to go back on the juice, that's fine. He was on such a tiny dose it's just a matter of time until he does the trial again!

Hope you had fun this weekend! I moved into a new place and have been unpacking and schlepping and cleaning. My body feels like I've been trying to contort into acrobatic positions all day but really I've just been bending, picking items out of a box, unpacking them, then finding a home for them. :rolleyes: Can't wait until tomorrow morning when I go to physical therapy and they'll put me back in alignment!

I know the fur kids will be glad to see you back home tonight. Can't wait to see what Bubs has up his paw when you're back home!:woot:
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Shane, moving is so much work that it's like you were at the gym all day (several days) up and down the stair master and doing squats and lifting weights. I know you will be so glad when you are settled in. Thanks for still taking the time and checking in on the boards! I appreciate it and I know everyone else does too.
 
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