Che is offically OTJ!!!!!!!!!

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Che's 8/27 PMBG was 71. His AMBG today is 86. Fed. Retested one hour later. It was 73. Is there something wrong with my meter?.
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Nothing wrong with your meter, just something "wrong" with your diabetic. :lol: Che is saying he doesn't wanna be on insulin any more! What you saw was the equivalent of a "food test" where numbers naturally go down after eating. This means the pancreas is working, at least a little bit!

I agree with Wendy that you'll want to feed small mini meals to encourage that pancreas to keep working like you just saw, like it's supposed to. Congratulations on getting your kitty so far already! :mrgreen: 13 more days and he'll be considered officially "Off The Juice" otj_icon
 
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We're going on Day 3 now of no insulin? Go, Che, go! party_cat
 
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Thanks! He is acting pre diabetes last couple of days. Jumping up n sleeping on his favorite kitty tree, rolling in the dirt outside, alert.... it's so nice to see . Keep u posted.
 
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Hows things going? I was checking your SS to see if he has reached official remission yet (14 days of no insulin and numbers 50-130) but it hasnt been updated in a few days?

Wendy
 
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Not in official remission yet but close. It's been ten days. I did update the speadsheet but will double check. Started doing oncedaily checks only under pmps. His behavior, his coat, his posture, have all normalized. I'm so thankful right now. Will let u all know when he hits day 14.
 
I can't believe it, but Che is officially OTJ! I am ecstatic. Thank you so much for all your help. Going to see the Vet on Friday and bring him all my data (we haven't checked back in yet). I'm hoping the remission is permanent. :mrgreen:

You all have helped me through one of the more difficult times in my life! I would have been lost and probably lost my kitty if it weren't for your help.

Will keep you posted.

Gratefully, Natasha
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


Tips to stay OTJ

1. Never feed dry - not even treats. If you change wet food types, be 100% sure the new food is also low carb and same low carb % as your current food. Some cats are very carb sensitive and an increase from 3-6% to 8-10% can spike the BG’s. Don’t feed if you aren’t sure!
2. Weigh every 2 weeks to 1 month to watch for weight changes. Too much of a weight gain can cause loss of remission.
3. Measure blood once a week, indefinitely. You want to catch a relapse quickly. Some people only do checks every 2 weeks to a month.
4. No steroids or oral meds with sugar - remind your vet whenever giving you any medication. Always double check.
5. Monitor food intake, peeing and drinking. If increasing, a sign of losing remission.
6. Regular vet checks for infection such as dental , ear or UTI. And get them treated quick!

If he does fall out of remission you need to be more aggressive and resolve issues/ back on insulin as soon as possible as the window for a second remission is tight if any.


Wendy
 
Yeah Che-man! Way to go, all the way to OTJ.

My Wink celebrates his 6 month OTJ anniversary on Thursday. Hope to see Che there in March 2014!
 
Saw the vet today and brought my spreadsheet . Said he never saw a cat go into remission that fast. Is going to check a fructosamine level. We r out in the country n I don't think he's had a cat owner check their kitty's blood sugar before. He told me he usually has to keep increasing the cat's insulin because it's not helping. I did tell him I learned how to do everything from this message board. I'm very non confrontational and it went well. I wish he was more curious and asked for more info on this site, but he didn't ask. Maybe it will cause him to do some research on his own. :-D
 
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