8/28 LT AMPS 154 +1 226 +2 198 +6.25 119 PMPS 122 +2 169 +5 136

[Suzanne Burton]

yesterday: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...-pmps-121-1-78-2-68-2-5-83-3-76-4-104.218643/

Starting a new day on the beach (after last night, I kind of wish I was on a beach today) with a new dose of 0.25. I measured - it's like a drop/drop and a half. Beginning a new cycle count. Time for a little more.

I wish all of you a joyful and blessed day with your kitties and family.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Congrats on the reducie. I hope LT surfs safely today.

 

[Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA)]

Good luck with the reducie! Hope LT does well on it !

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Food bump in action. I'll check again at +2 and then a bit later. If possible, I want to get a nap (shh, don't tell LT) in after last night.

 

[Suzanne Burton]

LT has tiptoed his way onto the upper part of the beach with his 0.25U. Let's see how low he will go.

 

[Sonia & Leo]

Yay LT! The beach is a great place for a kitty nap while your mama has a well deserved kitty nap of her own! Have a great day Suzanne, you're doing an amazing job!

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

I'm keeping as many paws crossed as possible, that you have a few more tired days, then BAM, OTJ trial!!!

 

[Sue and Luci]

Are you using calipers to measure your .25? That's a tiny dose for sure...calipers will be your best friend as the dose gets smaller. LT is certainly looking great! Too bad about all the night time antics...but they just seem to love keeping everyone up...well except for them...they'll snooze the night away..while you're the the one with the up/down, up/down...hope you catch a good nap!

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Yay LT! The beach is a great place for a kitty nap while your mama has a well deserved kitty nap of her own! Have a great day Suzanne, you're doing an amazing job!

Thanks, everyone has been helping LT and I every day. Plus, lots of cheerleaders on here make the day go by so much better.

 

[Suzanne Burton]

I'll practice with the calipers today. But it's my DH that's the insulin syringe expert - I'll get him practicing too.

 

[Penelope and Mačka]

Have a great nap!!

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

I'll practice with the calipers today. But it's my DH that's the insulin syringe expert - I'll get him practicing too.

I sure hope you end up loving the calipers - DH likely will - fingers crossed

 

[JoyBee&Ravan]

Wow! LT 's SS is looking good!
Glad you got him off the dry food Here's some info you might want to read about feeding fish. https://littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-fish-is-dangerous-for-cats/

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Wow! LT 's SS is looking good!
Glad you got him off the dry food Here's some info you might want to read about feeding fish. https://littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-fish-is-dangerous-for-cats/
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I'll read up on this- thanks for the information.

 

[Suzanne Burton]

LT is definitely on a mission to keep his mom up again. I'm running low on fuel - as usual I was unable to sleep during the day. I'm stalling until I get advice as to if I should shoot the whole dose of 0.25. @Chris & China (GA) @Red & Rover (GA) @Bron and Sheba (GA)

 

[Suzanne Burton]

0.25U is only a drop to a drop and a 1/2 from my syringe. We'll practice tomorrow with the calipers, but not ready to use them yet. Should I check BG in a 1/2 hour before letting him eat?

 

[Suzanne Burton]

@MrWorfMen's Mom

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

This is really up to you and your ability to monitor tonight., Yes you can stall to see if LT will come up a bit on his own but he might elevate due to hunger too.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

If you're really tired (which I'm sure you are), why don't you just call it a furshot and skip tonight?

Let his depot drain a little and start over fresh in the morning.

Some times you just have to take care of yourself!

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Ok, well we know he goes up with food and was still 119 at 6 hours. Plus the AMPS of 154 was probably influenced by last night. So, 2nd cycle of 0.25U will go in. It's a very small amount and I don't want to go backwards.

 

[Suzanne Burton]

So would the depot have covered the food and kept his BG in check, or would the BG keep climbing without the 0.25U? I think I will wait until +2 for his next BG since pretty much the same numbers as last night and the food bump this a.m. was still apparent at +2 this a.m. I've got 20% HC still in the cabinet if needed, still plenty of strips, but my order for a good nap from Amazon has yet to be delivered.

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Oh, and do you think any of this is a sign that he is making some of his own insulin again?

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Oh, and do you think any of this is a sign that he is making some of his own insulin again?

Something good is going on for him to be earning reductions like he is!

 

[Sonia & Leo]

but my order for a good nap from Amazon has yet to be delivered.

I hope they deliver your box of "nap" soon and it's a huge box!

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

Suzanne, I agree with Chris. If you are really tired you need to be a little self centred and greedy for yourself tonight. LT will get back on track in no time but catching up on sleep is no easy feat and LT needs you in tip top shape to look after him. It's a balancing act to be sure.

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

Most of our cats are still producing some insulin on their own but either not enough or not utilizing it properly. It appears LT's pancreas has healed some and is producing more insulin than before or his body is just getting better at using the insulin available. Either way you are making progress and one night of skipping won't hurt.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Sorry just seeing this bit you are getting great advice from @Chris & China (GA) and @MrWorfMen's Mom

 

[Suzanne Burton]

Looks like he is settling in. Will check again at +5.

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

Looks like it should be a quiet night and you can catch some sleep.