BG 53 - gave karo syrup & 20% cat FF

[Idjit's mom]

Long story! Diagnosed on 6/19...BG high...500. Tried vetsulin, with gradual increases, numbers still high. Switched to Lantus on 7/17. increase from 1 to 2 to 3 units...BG readings at vet's stayed high. Changed vets...had glucose curve done on 7/26...high numbers per the vet, though I didn't see, I think 350 - 500. Directed to Dr. Lisa's website and advised to switch to low carb food, which I did. Took P in for BG (I was too scared to do) on 8/6 at 10 AM - which is 4 hours after shot. BG was 47. Get tech said this was low and she would talk to vet. Told P could hang out at the clinic or i could take her home and give her a meal. I took her home and feed her. Completely clueless. At 5PM, prior to her evening shot, a voice told me to test her BG. First time I did this successfully. It was 43...called vet, was told to go to the ER. Treated with dextrose and I fed her high carb food out of my hand (I had an emergency kit - I knew that much). BG went up to 171. Went home and checked BG at 11PM (96) and 3:00 AM (103). Left food out all night, also per ER vet. on 8/7, took readings all that day...declared in remission. On 8/8 I noticed P was drinking lots of water...got readings of 349 and 271. And on 8/9 AM, BG was 370. So we are starting again.

I think I need to enter this in the spreadsheet. I have a kindle which doesn't play nice with spreadsheet. I have to enter data with my phone. Not sure I can add lines.

I started with the Kindle and had to enter info on the phone too. It's not ideal, but it's doable. You have had quite an introduction to FD and all that goes with, but now you are learning and have lots of information and support.

 

[Idjit's mom]

I figure it out and removed 911 from both posts.

Thanks for teaching me forum etiquette!

Not a problem, it's just when we see that red 911 hearts start beating a little faster. Many of us have been there and remember how frightening it can be. You are doing well and I hope you get some good rest tonight.

 

[JanetNJ]

Oh my! I am looking at a syringe and trying to gauge .25 units when there are only 1 unit increments. You're amazing to figure this out! I really need to find syringes with half unit marks.

If you are using a syringe that holds just 3/10 might help such as https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/1316/surecomfort-u100-syringes-half-unit-31g-3-10cc-5-16in-100ct

 

[Jill & Pansy Panini]

If you are using a syringe that holds just 3/10 might help such as https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/1316/surecomfort-u100-syringes-half-unit-31g-3-10cc-5-16in-100ct

Hi Janet,
Thanks for the info - but this is a short needle. I tried using this and it didn't go well. Other people have mentioned the grab and roll.technique - or maybe it's called the roll technique. I didn't do it properly i guess...I was intimidated by the fur and the needle was so short! Can you use the roll technique? If so can you describe it? I didn't see it on youtube.
Jill

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

See post #8 of this thread. There's a photo.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...to-shoot-long-hair-kitty.209934/#post-2339232

 

[Idjit's mom]

I did some research because I just knew I had seen the "roll" technique somewhere and found it:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/testing-and-shooting-tips.85113/#post-1377750

scroll down to Method of Shooting and there is a picture to help illustrate.

 

[Jill & Pansy Panini]

This morning Pansy's BG wa

I did some research because I just knew I had seen the "roll" technique somewhere and found it:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/testing-and-shooting-tips.85113/#post-1377750

scroll down to Method of Shooting and there is a picture to help illustrate.

Thank you! I may have to give that another try!