7/9 Gumung amps 71 /pmps 103

Okay. Here are the directions. Good luck.

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!


 
tiffmaxee said:
Okay. Here are the directions. Good luck.

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!

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Thank you for posting about how to handle OTJ. I think I jinxed it with saying it loud with my dad :eek:.

I will try to post regularly from tomorrow to get suggestions.

If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours.

if after 3 or 4 hours and number don’t drop, should I seek for help right away?
 
If under 120 don’t worry. Occasional blues are fine. If giving +9 keep it up. If not start. Post daily. You don’t need to write anything but the link to the previous day.
 
tiffmaxee said:
If under 120 don’t worry. Occasional blues are fine. If giving +9 keep it up. If not start. Post daily. You don’t need to write anything but the link to the previous day.
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Aha, I see. Under 120 is ok. Thank you!

But I don’t think I fully understood it right.
Sorry, what did you mean by (If giving +9 keep it up. If not start.)?
Food given at +9 and see?
 
An occasional blue is not a concern especially if under 110. Just test 3 hours later. A functioning pancreas will bring down the BG 3-4 hours after eating.
Feeding a +9 snack can bring down the ambg and pmbg.
 
tiffmaxee said:
An occasional blue is not a concern especially if under 110. Just test 3 hours later. A functioning pancreas will bring down the BG 3-4 hours after eating.
Feeding a +9 snack can bring down the ambg and pmbg.
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Aha. I see. I will be monitor him tightly :smuggrin:
 
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