Apr 30 Fa /amps 113/pmps 124/+3= 117/+6=77
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fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Just got an under 90 so we will skip insulin tomorrow morning correct?
Will reduce to 2.25 units tomorrow evening.
Or is it still better to give a bit tomorrow morning?
I will be testing tonight to ensure it’s safe.
This morning things were in a rush and I forgot to test before I left home. My bad.
By the way, Fa has not pooped since Monday after the vet gave medication . It’s been 5 days now . I called and asked the vet today and she said I can get some over the counter liquid ti help but try to give Fa more water and get her moving more. Will try to do that and hopefully she will be able to do it soon.
@Wendy&Neko @Bron and Sheba (GA)
Will reduce to 2.25 units tomorrow evening.
Or is it still better to give a bit tomorrow morning?
I will be testing tonight to ensure it’s safe.
This morning things were in a rush and I forgot to test before I left home. My bad.
By the way, Fa has not pooped since Monday after the vet gave medication . It’s been 5 days now . I called and asked the vet today and she said I can get some over the counter liquid ti help but try to give Fa more water and get her moving more. Will try to do that and hopefully she will be able to do it soon.
@Wendy&Neko @Bron and Sheba (GA)
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
I cannot advise but I don't think you are supposed to skip the dose in the morning. I think you are supposed to reduce to 2.25 in the morning unless she is really low at AMPS and/or you cannot monitor and test. Need to get the pros on board for this one. @tiffmaxee or @carfurby or @Bandit's Mom. Maybe Wendy and Bron will chime in too.
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
If you are following SLGS, Fa has earned a reduction with that 77 tonight. You go down to 2.25U tomorrow morning. No reason to skip unless she is below 90 at AMPS.
Can you please mention SLGS on your SS as well as your Signature? Thanks!
Can you please mention SLGS on your SS as well as your Signature? Thanks!
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Thank you. @Bandit's Mom @Summer and Susie .
I obviously remembered the wrong thing. I thought once nadir is under 90 we skip the shot.
Now I remember it’s only when pre-shot is under 90 then we may skip. Silly me.
I obviously remembered the wrong thing. I thought once nadir is under 90 we skip the shot.
Now I remember it’s only when pre-shot is under 90 then we may skip. Silly me.
Sue and Luci
Member Since 2017
Just curious - why are you on SLGS rather than TR?
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
Just seeing the tag. I see you were well looked after.
Congrats on the reduction
Congrats on the reduction
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Fa was at one stage using more than 9 units. As we slowly increased to 9 units, I felt worried that I was not at home to monitor if we were doing an increase. Also there was a stage Fa seemed to need more than one week to settle down the new dose.
I usually do increase on Friday night so I have the whole weekend to monitor, unless I have more time that I can stay home during work days then I am more comfortable TR.
Having said that, now with the help of FDMB, Fa is using a much lower dose compared to before, I am more comfortable to TR.
Good luck with the new dose.
As far as constipation, many people use polyethylene glycol, brand name Miralax in the US, Restoralax in Canada. And you need to add plenty of water. Side note: PEG or polyethyene glycol is the ingredient in the Pfizer vaccine that people could be allergic to. I was joking to the doc who gave me about my shot about allergies to my cat's Restoralax. Seriously though, a new website for you: https://felineconstipation.org/
As far as constipation, many people use polyethylene glycol, brand name Miralax in the US, Restoralax in Canada. And you need to add plenty of water. Side note: PEG or polyethyene glycol is the ingredient in the Pfizer vaccine that people could be allergic to. I was joking to the doc who gave me about my shot about allergies to my cat's Restoralax. Seriously though, a new website for you: https://felineconstipation.org/
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Thanks a lot Wendy. Yesterday our vet said we can get Actilax over the counter. She said we should try to give more water and get Fafa move more before using Actilax. I wish we could but today she licks her lips again and I think that’s sign of nausea. She had it before with upset tummy. I am not sure if I should go get the liquid now.
Constipation can make them feel nauseous. Lip licking is a sign of nausea.
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
I have just made some pumpkin purée and will add to her food tonight. If she still can’t poop yet I will go get what the vet suggests. I can see Fafa is meowing more and I think she starting to feel it.
Sue and Luci
Member Since 2017
Ok, so I'm more confused - are you saying you're on TR? Your SS says SLGS and also your signature?
And you reduced? I'm not following your decisions - perhaps I missed out on some earlier conversations.
Reductions are typically earned when kitty goes below 50 on TR vs below 90 on SLGS or when using the AT2 meters...
Please correct me if I'm not understanding. Thank you
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
So sorry I have confused you. I actually forgot some of the differences. I cannot remember the 50 and 90 difference.Ok, so I'm more confused - are you saying you're on TR? Your SS says SLGS and also your signature?
And you reduced? I'm not following your decisions - perhaps I missed out on some earlier conversations.
Reductions are typically earned when kitty goes below 50 on TR vs below 90 on SLGS or when using the AT2 meters...
Please correct me if I'm not understanding. Thank you
just like I had forgotten only preshot BG under 90 and I can skip.
I am not at home in the day time so I always worry if I do TR I won’t be able to monitor enough.
This morning I reduced from 2.5 units to 2.25 units since nadir last night was under 90. Still the SLGS indeed.
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
There is always a lot to remember. You're getting there.
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
My Susie is the same with with taking her time to adjust to a new increase. I increased her dose to 2.75 on 4/23 and didn't really see a big difference until the 29th. 7 days later.
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
I do SLGS mainly because I cannot monitor enough for TR but it is really good to know at least the dose is working after a few more days isn’t it !
Sue and Luci
Member Since 2017
I dunno...you look like you're testing plenty
I too had the same issues - remembering all the different cut-offs, numbers...it's a lot! I had to write down a couple of notes on my SS - if you look at the top you'll see what I use as a rule of thumb for reductions - the type of insulin Luci is on (and has been on)...just some stuff to help me.
I also have some tabs where I keep notes about the food carbs I use frequently..just a bunch of stuff to help me remember all the details
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Yes, I will take the improvement early or late!
Summer and Susie (GA)
Member Since 2020
Good notes to have on your spreadsheet, Sue.I dunno...you look like you're testing plenty
I too had the same issues - remembering all the different cut-offs, numbers...it's a lot! I had to write down a couple of notes on my SS - if you look at the top you'll see what I use as a rule of thumb for reductions - the type of insulin Luci is on (and has been on)...just some stuff to help me.
I also have some tabs where I keep notes about the food carbs I use frequently..just a bunch of stuff to help me remember all the details
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Sometimes my husband managed to get home at lunch time to test. In the past year covid made it possible to work from home every now and then. So you saw more of me testing .I dunno...you look like you're testing plenty
I too had the same issues - remembering all the different cut-offs, numbers...it's a lot! I had to write down a couple of notes on my SS - if you look at the top you'll see what I use as a rule of thumb for reductions - the type of insulin Luci is on (and has been on)...just some stuff to help me.
I also have some tabs where I keep notes about the food carbs I use frequently..just a bunch of stuff to help me remember all the details
Otherwise I won’t be home between 9 and 5.
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
And you SS looks really good . I should try to do this too. Thanks for this . It helps.I dunno...you look like you're testing plenty
I too had the same issues - remembering all the different cut-offs, numbers...it's a lot! I had to write down a couple of notes on my SS - if you look at the top you'll see what I use as a rule of thumb for reductions - the type of insulin Luci is on (and has been on)...just some stuff to help me.
I also have some tabs where I keep notes about the food carbs I use frequently..just a bunch of stuff to help me remember all the details
fafa's mum
Member Since 2019
Hi Wendy. Just so you know we made it. After pumpkin purée, coconut oil and a bit of massage , Fafa finally pooped . I guess coconut oil was the main help. What a relieve.
Great - hope she feels better now.