? Bella - PMPS/ 5.3, +12.25/5.1mmol

[Tara and Bella]

Need more advice on green numbers? When to shoot, do I ever shoot and when to skip?

I tend to always shoot some kind of dose in blue numbers over 7mmol. However, green I’m so unsure and I can’t find a document that gives clear information on what to do other then
A4.4. There's no hard and fast rule, but if you don't have data on how your cat responds to insulin, here are some general guidelines.
Below 150 mg/dl (8.3 mmol/L), don't give insulin.

can anyone offer more info?

 

[Tara and Bella]

Oh I skipped tonight’s dose

 

[tiffmaxee]

Your signature does say which dosing method you follow if IBD if ours but the spreadsheet says SLGS. You can shoot any BG over 90 if you can monitor. Refer to the dosing sticky.

It’s important to link your previous post for continuity.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Linking your previous post
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/10-19-bella-pmps-4-2-12-25-4-8-12-5-5.282692/#post-3116315

 

[Tara and Bella]

Thanks for that.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I'm no expert but was wondering why you reduced the dose to 1.5 units,

 

[Tara and Bella]

I’m just worried skipping is not in Bella’s best interest as we bounced to 24.5 today

 

[Tara and Bella]

I'm no expert but was wondering why you reduced the dose to 1.5 units,

Yesterday I tested after her nadir and she was 5.1. I can only assume she was lower at nadir..,

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Yesterday I tested after her nadir and she was 5.1. I can only assume she was lower at nadir..,

I understand , good luck with the reduction, can you add SLGS to your signature also

 

[Tara and Bella]

I understand , good luck with the reduction, can you add SLGS to your signature also

I just felt it was right… not sure if I’m doing the wrong thing here. Should I keep her at 1.75?

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I just felt it was right… not sure if I’m doing the wrong thing here. Should I keep her at 1.75?

I'm going to tag Bron for you whether or not you should have reduced, or should have stayed with the 1.75 dose,. since 5.1 BG is 91.8 US
@Bron and Sheba (GA)
Bron should be on later since she lives in Australia and it's early morning there now
Bron can you please take a look at her SS
Thanks
Edit, I can also tag Elise and see what she thinks
@tiffmaxee
I was wondering why she reduced the dose

 

[Tara and Bella]

I'm going to tag Bron for you whether or not you should have reduced, or should have stayed with the 1.75 dose,. since 5.1 BG is 91.8 US
@Bron and Sheba (GA)

Thanks 5.1 was after nadir so I’m only making an educated guess here

 

[Tara and Bella]

Update signature ‍

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Thanks 5.1 was after nadir so I’m only making an educated guess here

I don't see any BG lower than 5.1on your SS
I'm not experienced enough to give dosing advice

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Nadir times can and do vary from cycle to cycle. If you didn't see under 90 (5.0), it didn't happen so no reduction. From +9 to PMPS last night she might have just been flat.

 

[Tara and Bella]

Ok, I’ll go back to 1.75 tonight.

 

[Tara and Bella]

Can I used this information the next time I experience green numbers - although I’m doing SLGS?

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...y-to-shoot-handle-lower-pre-shot-numbers.147/

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Ok, I’ll go back to 1.75 tonight.

I'm glad Wendy was around

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Can I used this information the next time I experience green numbers - although I’m doing SLGS?

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...y-to-shoot-handle-lower-pre-shot-numbers.147/

From what I just read it says
How to Deal with Low Preshot Numbers(the following guidelines apply to those following the Tight Regulation Protocol only):

 

[Tara and Bella]

I’m unsure why it can not apply. I have found recently when I’m getting green preshot numbers I’m unable to get support to make a decision (which is fine, we all have lives)…reading this definitely helped my understanding. I worry that not shooting is setting her back and… or will skipping not make a huge difference in the long run?

 

[Tara and Bella]

I’m also sick with covid at the moment, so between the 4 year old who is also sick and Bella’s diabetes I’m treading water. I’m doing my best.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I’m unsure why it can not apply. I have found recently when I’m getting green preshot numbers I’m unable to get support to make a decision (which is fine, we all have lives)…reading this definitely helped my understanding. I worry that not shooting is setting her back and… or will skipping not make a huge difference in the long run?

I'm sorry Tara I can't answer this question, were do you live?
Sometimes members aren't around late at night in the US, but I know that Bron and Bhooma are around
@Bandit's Mom
@Bron and Sheba (GA)
Maybe in your title if you need help put
? HELP NEEDED LOW PRE SHOT

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I’m also sick with covid at the moment, so between the 4 year old who is also sick and Bella’s diabetes I’m treading water. I’m doing my best.

Sorry you have covid ,I hope it's a mild case ,and sorry your 4 year old is also sick.
A lot on your plate right now. I know you're doing your best with what's going on right now

 

[Tara and Bella]

I’m in Australia. Thanks for the advice

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I’m in Australia. Thanks for the advice

Maybe add that to your signature also , hope you and your 4 year old feel better soon

 

[Tara and Bella]

Done

 

[Tara and Bella]

Done
Thanks, we ’ve been knocked around a bit.