9/9 Gordy AMPS 376, +11=76 | PMPS 65+MC, +1=125, +3=107, +4=97

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It looks like they are predicting the hurricane will be a category 1 by the time it gets to.... but we'll still get the wind and rain :confused: i am trying not to be too paranoid!
 
Lots of prayers for you and all of FL. My girlfriend and god children finally evacuated from their island west of Tampa today. They are a block off the Gulf :nailbiting:

Come on down a bit Gordy but nothing crazy little man.
 
+6=258
+9=134

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I am panicking a little, but I am going to holdfast to the idea that we'll be just fine.

Meanwhile, Gordy is on a mission.
 
CALIPER QUESTION

Anyone want to share their measurements of 1u for either the Relion 3/10 needles or BD 3/10?

I am in my last Monoject for the moment :( and Ive been having trouble measuring a new one. Its giving me hell! For the Relion I have 1.25mm and the BDs 1.40mm, but I want to compare.
 
For BD, I have seen people use either 1.4 mm or 1.5 mm. What is most important is that you stay consistent to you, not to what other people do. FWIW, I did 1.5, but the BDs I was using had a ton of room under the zero line so Neko's dose was often under the zero line. Thank goodness for calipers!

Looking good Gordy, be safe!
 
Wendy&Neko said:
For BD, I have seen people use either 1.4 mm or 1.5 mm. What is most important is that you stay consistent to you, not to what other people do. FWIW, I did 1.5, but the BDs I was using had a ton of room under the zero line so Neko's dose was often under the zero line. Thank goodness for calipers!

Looking good Gordy, be safe!
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Thanks!

Maybe I'll go with 1.45mm for it then - both measurements hit the mark. We start them in the morning.

I hate the BDs because they have that bump out at the top of the zero line and it makes the caliper hard to use. I didn't realize the Relions were the same way too... but now I have a whole box of bith and I should try and use them before ordering more Monojects.
 
PMPS 65 :D:eek:

I failed him and he missed his 1:00pm snack... i thought it was at 1:15, so i missed the spin :oops: its probably contributed to his lower number.

This bean is paranoid about shooting this green preshot... but I did it. He got MC for dinner (which he was very pleased with) and I'll grab and +1. I know what to do, but I'd rather not have a PJ party. This hurricane pressure is really messing with my head and painkillers havent touched it. Its not like... overwhelming... but enough to slow me down and make me cranky.

With the storms new path and the downgrade, its looking better for me... but much worse for the southwest corner. Many thoughts to @saltycat @Adrian and Chino and any others down here!
 
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nice pmps there Gordy, even if you were a bit dramatic from that pink amps. I missed Jack's lunch today too, busy doing last minute stuff.... he let me know though:p

The nice thing about shooting green is they usually surf right along. I was terrified the first few times, but most of the time with Jack(Mr. Unpredictable), shooting green gave good consistent numbers, moreso then when he started high and pulled a cliff dive like Gordy today. Hope you don't have too big of a PJ party.

Keeping our fingers crossed on the storm, almost the whole state is under hurricane watch, craziness! I'm as prepared as I can be.... Tomorrow will be getting a drybag "go bag" ready just in case with diabetic supplies and a couple cans of jack food, and some stuff for me room permitting;). Hope it is all overkill, but I'd rather spend a day getting things unboarded and unpacked then get caught unprepared.
 
Fine shootin' tonight. :D:cool:

If you look at the calipers, on one side there are arms that are designed to measure around things, usually the bigger arms. On the other side are smaller arms used to measure the insides of things. I used those on the BD's. No problem sticking with 1.4 mm, makes the math easier.

Stay safe.:bighug:
 
Wendy&Neko said:
On the other side are smaller arms used to measure the insides of things. I used those on the BD's.
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I looked at that, but for a dose of 2.25u, the smaller side didn't look like it was big enough. Maybe Im not imaging it correctly... thanks for your input :bighug: i just really luke reassurance LOL


+1=125
Either the food bump or bounce bump. I'll grab a +3. I think he'll be fine for now. :cool:
 
Good job shooting! When they give you a lower PMPS like that after being higher, usually they are on the way up again so, good job being brave ! As you see the +2 is almost double a little more than a food spike. Get a + 2 to be safe.


As far as the caliper...... I think you need to watch the video on calipers.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-with-calipers-updated-w-videos.79851/

It is worth reading!

When I was setting up with my relion 3/10 ml , 31 gauge, 8 mm, I pushed the plunger up and when the top of the plunger was right on the zero line, I use that syringe for my set point. It is different for each manufacture syringe. I made a cheat sheet for all the doses from 2 unit down to .10 unit..

Hope this helps. If not, yell.

Stay safe

ETA : I did use the Harbour Freight Calipers.
 
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+3=107
Foo bump it is!

@Bobbie And Bubba Thanks for the tips! I actually made a cheat sheet for my Monojects. I am just absolutely terrible at doing the initial measurements. =/ what did you end up using for a 1u on your Relions? (I got 1.25mm...)
 
CassAndGordy said:
+3=107
Foo bump it is!

@Bobbie And Bubba Thanks for the tips! I actually made a cheat sheet for my Monojects. I am just absolutely terrible at doing the initial measurements. =/ what did you end up using for a 1u on your Relions? (I got 1.25mm...)
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We got a 05.0 It could be different with your Relions. That is the beauty of the calipers. They make up for the indiscriminate marking on most syringes.

Remember, use the zero line and the top of the plunger as your guideline. Find that syringe and use that for your guideline ( you might have to go through a few syringes until you find this syringe). All the rest of the syringes, ignore the lines and use caliper calculations.
 
IMG_4519.JPG Here's a pic of the plunger being wvenwith the zero line.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
We got a 05.0 It could be different with your Relions.
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What do you mean 05.0? My Relions are also 3/10, 31g, 1/2 unit, 8mm and can hold 30 units. o_O

LOL I'll probably use my BDs first since I have less of those. I hate that I procrastinated ordering my precious Monojects :banghead: (even though I have had serious issues with bubbles lately)
 
Just be aware that on some BDs (maybe others too), the zero line is meaningless. The plunger on mine went well below the zero line.
 
CassAndGordy said:
What do you mean 05.0?
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Sorry, I meant 0.050 for 1 unit with the Relion. But remember, your starting point could be different. Just use the top of your plunger even with the zero line and look at the video. Once you find a syringe that has the zero line even with the top of the plunger ( like in my photo) go from there and use that as your model.

I am not sure Wendy meant in the post above.
 
+4=97

I know what to look for in measuring (I've watched that video a lot in the past... I actually have that post in my signature LOL). It just takes me forever to feel correct with my measurement. :arghh: It would be easier of the companies provided consistent product :rolleyes: ... its really noticeable when you're using calipers.

Thank you both for your help!
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I am not sure Wendy meant in the post above.
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There is insulin in the syringe below the zero line, ie. poor markings on the syringe. The zero line was not at the place the plunger stopped. I measured as much as almost 1/2 of a unit of insulin (by counting drops), in the syringe between the bottom of the zero line and the place where the plunger stopped. For several months, Neko's dose was below the zero line and she was still getting insulin.

To measure using calipers on the BD's, note where the plunger stops and use that as the zero line. Note, not all BD's were that bad, some were pretty good about the zero line placement, but some weren't.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
There is insulin in the syringe below the zero line, ie. poor markings on the syringe. The zero line was not at the place the plunger stopped. I measured as much as almost 1/2 of a unit of insulin (by counting drops), in the syringe between the bottom of the zero line and the place where the plunger stopped. For several months, Neko's dose was below the zero line and she was still getting insulin.

To measure using calipers on the BD's, note where the plunger stops and use that as the zero line. Note, not all BD's were that bad, some were pretty good about the zero line placement, but some weren't.
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This is why I say, find a syringe where the top of plunger pushed in in exactly flush with the zero line, and then use that syringe as your model . After , you get the calucations, ignore the lines for that brand of syringes and use your calipers.
 
Key: push the plunger in and keep it in to make sure that the top of it is even with the zero line. If it is held in and even with the zero line, I am not sure how any more insulin can be below that or at least that is my experience with the Relion syringes.
 
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