Blue AMPS 198 11/2 73 +2

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/blue-amps-hi-11-1.237925/

Morning.

We're starting at 198 AMPS so here we go. The first thing I saved is the suggestions
for feeding and testing to keep him above the danger zone. I have fed him extra
this morning. He had his regular LC food and I gave him the PureBites tuna and
salmon in water, which he loves.
Testing again +1 and will try to keep him above 50 this time.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

+1 is only down to 180 so I'll check again at +2

 

[Critter Mom]

Hi Patty,

I suggest feeding Blue a few teaspoons of low carb food now and test at +1.5. (Really want to try to catch/slow the drop - he has started down already.)


Mogs
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[Critter Mom]

I'd like to see what would happen if you could keep him in the blues during this cycle (i.e. would it dampen down any potential bounce later).


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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I just fed him a little LC and everycat wanted to eat again LOL I'll test again in a few minutes.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

We're now at 109 and I've given him some HC food. I debated on a drop of honey but decided to wait. What do you think?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Checked in 30 minutes and now 73 so gave some HC w/drop of honey. I'll check again in 30.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

+3 is 71 so I'm feeding a little MC

 

[Critter Mom]

Sorry for not getting back to you till now, Patty (bit of distraction at this end).

Good call on the HC/honey.


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[Critter Mom]

I'd suggest HC. There's a while to go to nadir and I'd rather you overshot with the carbs than see him drop below 50.


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[Critter Mom]

This is progress BTW.



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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I just fed him some HC

Everything okay Mogs?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

We're up to 94 +3.5 so I'm not feeding him right now but will retest in 1/2 hour.

 

[Critter Mom]

All's OK. Just got tied up on the phone.


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[Critter Mom]

We're up to 94 +3.5 so I'm not feeding him right now but will retest in 1/2 hour.

Good that he hasn't dropped further.


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[Critter Mom]

Anti-jinx.




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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Up to 124 +4

 

[Critter Mom]

You kept him above the 50, Patty. Well done.

I'd suggest feeding his mid-cycle meal earlier rather than later while the dose still has a bit of potency.


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[tiffmaxee]

Well done Patty. He’s clearing bounces. Now let’s hope he will surf. I’d love for you him to stay on this dose for several doses. Agree?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I'm not sure that will work Mogs. I have others that eat at 3:30.which would be +7. I could give him a little but he's been eating all day and every cat has begged for food each time I fed Blue. Do you have any other ideas?

I could maybe feed + 6?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Well done Patty. He’s clearing bounces. Now let’s hope he will surf. I’d love for you him to stay on this dose for several doses. Agree?

Yes I agree. I hope I can keep him over 50!

 

[tiffmaxee]

Is there a reason why you can’t change all of them to a different feeding schedule?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I am afraid they'll get hungry if I feed that soon after their morning meal. I no longer leave out dry food.
I also am out a lot during early afternoon.

 

[tiffmaxee]

It’s hard managing so many animals and having a life, isn’t it? I hope Blue goes into remission as that will help a lot.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Yes, it would help a lot! I'm just not sure what to do. I make most of my appt. in early afternoon. If it's a matter of keeping him level I could feed some and then his meal would be a little less when I feed the others. Will that work? I have been waiting to go out and I could give him something before I leave. This is hard to manage. Plus I'm on poo watch with Layla.

 

[Critter Mom]

If it's a matter of keeping him level I could feed some and then his meal would be a little less when I feed the others. Will that work?

It's be worth a try, Patty, but best to do it on a day when you're home to monitor just in case it might change the pattern of Blue's numbers in the later part of the cycle. At the moment you've a feeding routine and history in the spreadsheet that you can judge Blue's safety by for when you need to go out.


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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I had to go out so fed about half his normal meal. I'm going to feed everyone shortly so will test Blue first to see where his BG is now.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

380 +7

 

[Critter Mom]

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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

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Yes, that's exactly how I felt.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Now it's up to 525 +9.5

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Holy crap! BLUE!

sigh wish I could stay and commiserate but its dinner fixin time.

(((((Patty)))))​

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

584 PMPS

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Ugh I wish I knew what to say Patty. Hope he comes down some.
(((Blue))) and (((you)))

 

[tiffmaxee]

Geeze. Boing!

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I know guys! WTH? I thought he would be good. What do you think happened? Drop of honey too much? It's like I have to try to keep him above 50 but in doing that he eventually goes way too high!
It's so frustrating.

 

[Critter Mom]

I think the speed at which Blue drops is part of the puzzle. I also think he metabolises insulin really fast (hence my asking you above whether you could feed him a bit earlier in the cycle).

FWIW a drop of honey early in the cycle would have well and truly worn off before tonight's PMPS. (((Patty)))


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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I did feed him early today. It was a secret! I had to be quiet and sneak him the food. He also ate with the others later. Maybe that was too much!

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

510 +2

 

[tiffmaxee]

Oh Blue. You just have to be difficult. I hope you come down tomorrow but slowly please. Good night Patty.