9/5 Yoshi amps 394 pmps 333

Stressedcatmom said:
I did (I think). Its hard because I have one unit syringes. What syringes do people use that have halfway marks?

Thank you for the well wishes, @Tina Marie and Jan!
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I have tried twice to get the syringes with half unit marks. One box even advertises 1/2 unit marks, not true!
I started using digital calipers, and love them. The important part is consistency, and if you pick a spot on the syringe that you always use that looks like .75, that would work!
 
I use these from ADW:

https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product...00-syringes-half-unit-31g-5-16in-3-10cc-100ct

A lot of people here use the Relion brand at Walmart, which should be cheaper, and people seem to like them (I haven't used them just because where I live, mail-order is actually more convenient than having to haul out to a Walmart toting a prescription). They do have some with half-unit markings, but sometimes the staff doesn't know that, so just ask for what they have and inspect them for yourself.

And then as others have said, it's more important to be consistent with a dose than the absolute amount. The "colored water in a syringe" method works, as do using digital calipers.
 
I use Relion from Walmart 31 guage, 15/64's (short needle) - no prescription needed. I don't like running to Walmart frequently either - I usually buy a couple boxes of 100 syringes to stay stocked up; and I pick up 30 gauge lancets there too. A box of 200 is just over $2.00. They have half unit marks - but - I also use calipers so that the dose is consistent...I found the marks weren't consistent from one box to the next...sometimes not even from bag to bag...so calipers, once set to a dose are a solid way of getting the exact same dose - every single time. I actually turn my syringes around to the back, where there are no lines and use the calipers only...seems to work better for these old tired eyes :)
 
Nan & Amber said:
Fyi: the prescription thing depends on the state. Some places, syringes are available over the counter, in my state (NY), you need a prescription. If your vet didn't mention it, you are likely one of the lucky ones!
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Excellent information! I was not aware. Here's a state by state map of where you do/don't need an Rx. to purchase syringes.
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/policy/RetailSaleOfSyringes.htm

And then I went back to see what it had to say about Florida - where I pick up syringes with no prescription and it says 'Yes' Rx required...now that's odd...I'm wondering if this website is out of date??? :confused:
 
Yeah, that map is really confusing-- I think the "Yes" means "having a law authorizing the retail sale of needles and syringes without a prescription", so it makes sense the FL would be on there. But that alone doesn't tell you much. In the case of NY (also "Yes"), the law in question allows the sale of 10, count 'em, 10 syringes without a prescription, sigh.
 
Sorry for hijacking your condo with this discussion, @Stressedcatmom !

To get back on topic, good job geting the nighttime test last night. My guess is that he was up in pinks last night (and pre-shot this morning) because his body was still reacting to the lows the day before. Cats "bounce" like that for up to 3 days, but it can be shorter, so we'll just have to see what Yoshi likes to do. Come on down, little guy, pink isn't your color!

The nighttime tests, or a couple hours before his PM pre-shot (if you have that time between when you get home and shot time, that is), are very valuable. In theory, Lantus is dosed based on the nadir (lowest BG in a cycle), rather than on the pre-shot numbers. When you're working full-time, aside from the occasional curve you can do on a day off, a lot of the best information will come from those between-shots tests you can sneak in where you can and as you can. It may not seem like much, but over time, having that information is going to be really really helpful in getting Yoshi on track and feeling better!
 
I had an emergency at school and gave the shot at 820. Was supposed to give at 730. My schedule was hard because of the first week of classes and I’m alone. I’m off until Monday so any advice is appreciated. I want to bring him down. He could still be recovering from the bounce?
 
Nan & Amber said:
Sorry for hijacking your condo with this discussion, @Stressedcatmom !

To get back on topic, good job geting the nighttime test last night. My guess is that he was up in pinks last night (and pre-shot this morning) because his body was still reacting to the lows the day before. Cats "bounce" like that for up to 3 days, but it can be shorter, so we'll just have to see what Yoshi likes to do. Come on down, little guy, pink isn't your color!

The nighttime tests, or a couple hours before his PM pre-shot (if you have that time between when you get home and shot time, that is), are very valuable. In theory, Lantus is dosed based on the nadir (lowest BG in a cycle), rather than on the pre-shot numbers. When you're working full-time, aside from the occasional curve you can do on a day off, a lot of the best information will come from those between-shots tests you can sneak in where you can and as you can. It may not seem like much, but over time, having that information is going to be really really helpful in getting Yoshi on track and feeling better!
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Thank you! I’m trying.
 
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Sue and Luci said:
I use Relion from Walmart 31 guage, 15/64's (short needle) - no prescription needed. I don't like running to Walmart frequently either - I usually buy a couple boxes of 100 syringes to stay stocked up; and I pick up 30 gauge lancets there too. A box of 200 is just over $2.00. They have half unit marks - but - I also use calipers so that the dose is consistent...I found the marks weren't consistent from one box to the next...sometimes not even from bag to bag...so calipers, once set to a dose are a solid way of getting the exact same dose - every single time. I actually turn my syringes around to the back, where there are no lines and use the calipers only...seems to work better for these old tired eyes :)
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Hi! This may sound dumb, but what are capilers?
 
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