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Tonight? I can do that if that's what you mean?
1 unit or cut it down?

 

He ate but not a lot. I will set my alarm and retest. I'm beat. Thanks for being here. Giving him .75 insulin now. Thanks.
If it's low at +3 I will feed him just a little of the 13% but only if he's under 100. Is that good?

 

That’s good but you can give him lc if he’s in the 200’s at +3. If 100’s mc. Think about trying to start shooting at 7 instead of 8. Also maybe consider a timed feeder so you can sleep.

 

I have 6 cats that have to eat when Blue eats I'm afraid. I'm now at 10:30 -11:00. What do you mean by 1c or is it lc and mc?
OMG Lost track 5 cats and Blue.

 

Wow. Five is hard. Lc and mc. Can you put Blue in a different room or will that freak him out?

 

Yes, he's a bebe. I have to sit with Blue for him to eat.
I have my alarm set for 2:00.

 

Low carb. Middle carb.

 

I finally figured it out

 

583 at 2:00 I don't know what to think

 

Hey there, Patty and Elise.

What a long day for the pair of you. Elise, you're an absolute star!

I hope ye both got some bit of decent rest for yourselves.

Looks a bit bouncy. Similar to what he did on yesterday's AM nadir and PMPS.


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I was surprised. I'm about to test again.

 

479 I'm on my iPhone so will update SS when I get on laptop

 

(Reaches for more popcorn...)




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Was that a +11(.5) or an AMPS, Patty?

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I'm thinking it has to be +11 because I didn't give him insulin until 10:30-11 last night...hopelessly off schedule again. I will retest for AMPS.
Elise is wonderful. She's been helping me for days. I'm supposed to go to another forum today so will I see you both over there? I'm so confused by this and exhausted.

 

Good morning. Yes a bounce and he earned that reduction. It can take up to 6 cycles to clear but doubt it will take that long. See you at the Lantus forum. I’m sure Mogs and JT will visit you there. They have been wonderful orienting you to FD.

 

Yikes, I think I messed up. I tested and then fed and now I need to retest and give him a shot. I probably needed to wait to feed, right? Oh my.

 

He was high enough to shoot. Just shoot. We got the early test just to not have to stall if low.

 

She certainly is, Patty.

Elise helped to save my Saoirse's life shortly after my beloved girl was diagnosed and was going through a massive pancreatitis flare. I will never forget it to her and I will be forever in her debt.

(((Elise)))


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She's been wonderful....I'm sure she has helped a lot of people here. Happy for you to have had her for your girl. I feel blessed.

 

Maybe when you're stalling in future put a sheet over the top of the can or pack that says "DO NOT FEED YET!"




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@Critter Mom It seems like just yesterday we were here with our angels. Forever in our hearts!

 

She certainly has, Patty. One of FDMB's finest.


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Why isn't there a lump-in-the-throat emoji?

They'll always be with us, Elise. I talk to my darling girl all day, every day...



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Erm ... sheet of paper. (Bedlinen would be somewhat OTT.)




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Okay girls, I'm really going to go to other forum today...but probably after a nap. I will test Blue again +3.

 

Yourself and Blue are doing great, Patty. I wish the very best to both of you in your onward travels. Alas, LBL is somewhere I'm unable to follow you both (PTSD - the board completely overloads my senses) but Elise and others will be there to help you.

Go n'éirí an t'ádh libh!


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I'm sorry to not see you there. I'm afraid I might get overwhelmed myself. We will see. Thank you for being here for us.

 

I'm glad I could help a little, Patty. You know where to find me if I can be of help again.




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A Lot! Patty You have choices. You can always ask questions on the main board even if you post daily on LlB. It’s good to get more than one perspective.

 

Awww shucks, Elise!




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I’m liking that second test. How does a little lc (low carb) and another test in two hours sound to you ? I need to put groceries away and feed my two lunch.

 

I was afraid to keep posting here. I fed him. He's purring and marching on me and cleaning my face.
I can test again before tonight if you think?

 

Did you start a thread on Lantus that I missed? Yes. I would test two hours from the last test if possible. I’m glad he is letting you know he’s feeling good !

 

Oh, what a sweetheart!

(((Blue)))


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Very nice +4, Patty! Your boy didn't stay up in the rafters too long.


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No, I didn't. I read some of the posts there and didn't feel like that's what I need right now. I feel pressure to leave this forum.
I can test again maybe 6:00 since I fed at 4:00? I wish now I had tested before I fed him. He seemed to feel better today and his dose is lower. I'm still at .75 at your suggestion.

 

Just having a gander at Blue's spreadsheet. BRB...


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Was just looking at Blue's AM numbers and mid-cycle feeds.

+6 looks like a good plan, as Elise suggested above. You can always check before that if you are concerned about anything. Elise and myself are keeping an eye on your thread so shout if you need anything.


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Is Blue a typical talkative meezer, Patty? I think they're great cats.

I like these two in particular:





They're wrecking my Lúnasa's head right now. She's just walked off in disgust.


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Oh my, too cute. Yes, he's talkative but probably not that bad. LOL I have a few bossy loud kitties.

 

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Ignore any pressure. Post wherever you want. Let me see your ss. Be right back.

 

Yes. Post at +11 just in case he’s still going down. If you feed him and didn’t test know that it takes 20-30 minutes for the food to have an effect. It looks to me like he will not drop much more but he could surprise us. Your dose now will remain at .75 unless he drops under 90. We reassess otherwise around 7 days at this dose. If he at any time drops under 90 he would get a reduction to .50. Please don’t feel afraid to post whenever and wherever you choose. Even if you decide to stay here I encourage you to look at some of the condos there and spreadsheets too as you can learn from them.

 

Yes, I am checking them out. I'm exhausted today but have read some material today and will continue that. I just need to learn more and feel more comfortable with what I'm doing for Blue, as well as my others. The multiple feedings of everycat with various foods has been such a challenge. Plus two got diarrhea so have had to figure that out. Maybe the new higher protein food for Blue I'm thinking.

I will test again before feeding him. I'm thinking it will be 9:30 because I got delayed again. It'll work.

 

Seconded.

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Thank you for checking on us. You don't know how much it means to me to be able to come here for advice.

 

And remember the bedlinen trick!


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Deep breaths. You don’t t have to learn it all at once. There’s so much to learn. If he’s on his way back up you can shoot up to 1/2 hour early and it won’t effect his bg. It’s hard managing so many cats with different needs. I’ve never had more than two and it was hard feeding different foods. I had to be with each to get them to eat so had to close tgem off from each other. One had lymphoma and the other was Max who had blocked once and his bladder had burst. Well actually the vet pierced it. Go slow. No need to read now.

 

Oh I do know, Patty. Many times I've badly needed help myself and found it here (not just for the diabetes). I'm paying forward.

It's a pleasure to follow along with yourself and your little boy Blue.




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Aw, I didn't know that, Elise. The poor fella ...


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He was only 5. He didn’t urinate at night or in the morning. I rushed home from work in the afternoon to find him in distress. Rushed to the vet. Had to see one I didn’t know. I was sent to the ER for the weekend. When I got there they rushed him to tge back and asked if anything was mentioned about a pierced bladder. The vet hadn’t and didn’t call to let them know I was coming. Surgery by my vet the next day. It was touch and go for a week. He was a fighter. Lived to 19.

 

Thank you...I am blessed.

 

A number of members here have recommended the probiotic saccharomyces boulardii to help with diarrhoea. A starting point for info is here:

ibdkitties.net - Probiotics

Jarrow S. Boulardii + MOS (one of the products I've seen recommendations for here).


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That sounds frightening. How did the vet pierce his bladder? He must have been a fighter to live to 19. I had one that had blockage and it's scary. ER saved him but at least no surgery, thank goodness.

 

I have tried 3 different probiotics and the last one was working and then I had to change food. I am trying to separate and give the old dry food to the cats with diarrhea. Hope it works. I'll check out the site and product just in case this doesn't work. Thx.

 

My first boy got blocked after we had just moved house. At 11:30 at night I drove him the 60 miles to our excellent vet. He underwent emergency catheterisation and thankfully that did the trick. It was one of the longest car journeys of my entire life.

He had a phenomenal second in his corner.


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ABSOLUTELY Elise! No one should feel pressure for posting here. Patty you will ALWAYS be welcome here.

 

That was my first experience with blockage. I have an ER about 5-10 miles away so was lucky. They catheterized him too.

 

Wherever you feel most comfortable, Patty.

Perhaps tomorrow you could start a new thread in this Health Forum. We are up to 159 posts in this one. It's a lot to scroll through.

 

Yes, I will....you're right it's a lot.

 

I just have to say, Blue is so much better today. He just tipped over my water bottle. Whoohoo he's on the mend. He's one of those "tippers" of everything...I can't have a glass of water because he'll tip it over...remotes gone...tips them. Thanks guys. He's better.
BBL with his new number

 

You should see the length of some of my older threads, Patty.


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Now this ^ is the reason why we do what we do here. Makes all of the worthwhile. So pleased for you both, Patty!


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The vet pierced his bladder trying to unblock him. Then took an X-ray and said she could barely see the bladder. I found out when I transported him to the ER. It was a Friday night and at the time the office wasn’t open on weekends. Two mikes away but with traffic it took me 50 minutes to get him to the ER which s a few blocks away. That vet is not allowed to come anywhere near my animals.

 

I had to test a few minutes early. Blue decided to eat from his dry food bowl I left out. 197

 

OMG no doubt. Glad he was saved and lived a long happy life.

 

Looks like you will be able to shoot on time. Do you want to try and get the time any earlier? You can shoot 15 minutes early each cycle of 30 minutes every 24 hours.

 

It doesn't matter. I'd rather not go past 10 again. Is it safe at 197?

 

Yes. It’s safe. He’s going up. If he were still headed down you would need to stall.

 

Okay, thank you. I'm probably going to bed soon. I'm so tired. You've been so great to be here for us.

 

You will set an alarm though I hope? That’s why I wish you would move your time.

 

That means you're doing it right, Patty.

Sleep deprivation goes with the territory. It does get better. Really nice AM cycle today.

@tiffmaxee - Should Patty get a +2 test before bed, Elise? It's the lowest PMPS Blue has had to date.


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She needs a +2 for sure.

 

Would you please add the PMPS to the subject. For a minute I thought it went down again.

 

I started a new thread since this is so long. I linked this one.