StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
6am EST HI reading. He ate well. Gave 1.5 units of Lantus. Checked at 630am and still read HI... he is drinking alot of water.... just need some info. Thank you
9/26/21 Squints AMPS HI reading. What do I do
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Heather & Shooter
Member Since 2009
Good morning! Please put the actual number where you wrote HI. Mine was "9/26 Shooter AMPS 388" then later today I will add +6 most likely. When I looked at your ss you wrote that you shot 1.5 but not what the amps number was. Please fill that in. Make sure to get a +2, +4 and +6 or something like that if possible.
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
He is just bouncing from the green he saw a couple of days back. Bounces can take up to 6 cycles to clear.
Were you able to go through our dosing protocols and pick one that would suit you? We would tailor our dosing advice accordingly.
If you can, it will be good to get some mid cycle tests if you are home over the weekend.
Link to your previous post:
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/squints-9-24-21-dosing-question.253414/
Were you able to go through our dosing protocols and pick one that would suit you? We would tailor our dosing advice accordingly.
If you can, it will be good to get some mid cycle tests if you are home over the weekend.
Link to your previous post:
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/squints-9-24-21-dosing-question.253414/
StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
739am EST still HI on meter... checked urine...NO ketones... still drinking alot.
I am going to look at my last post for the protocols.
StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
Also. My husband and I both work during the week and are unable to test in between. But weekenda we are home, so we can test anytime ...
Cinnie Cole
Member Since 2019
How is Squints acting now -
The Relion Prime meter registers HI if the BG id greater than 600. So Squints seems very HI, but between being HI at AMPS and eating, are we just waiting for the Lantus to kick in before we see a number?
I only have limited experience and my questions are... Since this looks like part of a bounce, should she just stay the course at 1.5 U Lantus 2 X a day? Does she need to clear the bounce before figuring out whether to increase dosage?
Also @StephanieNJ, It took me a couple of months of testing twice a day before I became more aggressive with testing. Since you both work during the day, you might consider getting some tests at night when you are there. Any additional tests are helpful to see how Squints handles the insulin.
@Bandit's Mom
The Relion Prime meter registers HI if the BG id greater than 600. So Squints seems very HI, but between being HI at AMPS and eating, are we just waiting for the Lantus to kick in before we see a number?
I only have limited experience and my questions are... Since this looks like part of a bounce, should she just stay the course at 1.5 U Lantus 2 X a day? Does she need to clear the bounce before figuring out whether to increase dosage?
Also @StephanieNJ, It took me a couple of months of testing twice a day before I became more aggressive with testing. Since you both work during the day, you might consider getting some tests at night when you are there. Any additional tests are helpful to see how Squints handles the insulin.
StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
It didn't give me a number.
Heather & Shooter
Member Since 2009
Actually that was me... thank you for explaining the HI. Sorry to hear Squints is so high.
Stephanie -
I worked full time when I was treating Gabby's FD. I don't know if this is feasible, but I adjusted my shot time so I could get a test or two before I left the house. If it's not a possibility to adjust shot time, can you get PM cycle tests during the week? Given that Lantus dosing is based on the lowest number in the cycle, it's going to be very difficult to know whether Squints' needs a dose reduction if the only time you can get spot checks is over the weekend.
It looks like you just started posting recently. If you've not had a chance to read over the sticky notes at the top of this board, the information may be helpful. In particular, please look over the study note on dosing methods. You may be holding Squints' dose overly long.
I worked full time when I was treating Gabby's FD. I don't know if this is feasible, but I adjusted my shot time so I could get a test or two before I left the house. If it's not a possibility to adjust shot time, can you get PM cycle tests during the week? Given that Lantus dosing is based on the lowest number in the cycle, it's going to be very difficult to know whether Squints' needs a dose reduction if the only time you can get spot checks is over the weekend.
It looks like you just started posting recently. If you've not had a chance to read over the sticky notes at the top of this board, the information may be helpful. In particular, please look over the study note on dosing methods. You may be holding Squints' dose overly long.
StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
Squints is acting great! He's his normal self. Sitting with me or next to me, purring. Realizing. He isn't acting in any abnormal way. I am very OCD with him and watching him. I am pretty new to all the home testing. So I am working on learning all the terms for testing. And trying to test more
StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
I can check before i leave for work since my hubby gives insulin at like 515am... i leave at 8am.
That would be great! Getting a test before you leave (e.g., +2) may let you know if numbers are dropping and you need to leave food out. Do you have a timed feeder? It was my best friend when I was treating Gabby.
Also, I edited my post and we cross-posted. Could you take a look at what I added?
Also, I edited my post and we cross-posted. Could you take a look at what I added?
Cinnie Cole
Member Since 2019
I remember it took me months before I committed to following a protocol (SLGS=Start low go slow or TR=tight regulation - there is a sticky note on these methods), and I have always kicked myself for being slow on that. Then when I did switch, I found I had to switch vets (twice) to get one that really was willing to allow me to be the decision-maker on Zoots! diabetes. He reviewed my spreadsheet and read the info on FDMB. He didn't like my testing 6-8 times a day, but he certainly used the results
. Zoot! has been in remission for well over a year now - thanks in large part to this group.@StephanieNJ it is awesome that you are OCD about Squints! Good luck on this journey.
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StephanieNJ
Member Since 2021
Just wanted to give an update
@1115 am EST about 5 hrs since first test
He is now at 219.
@1115 am EST about 5 hrs since first test
He is now at 219.
Cinnie Cole
Member Since 2019
Sounds good with 219 at +5.