Corinne,
There's no need to be embarrassed...and try not to get too stressed. Heidi is doing really well. If you can get some more tests in, you may want to try 0.25u BID, instead of skipping doses. A quarter unit lies "just" above the very first mark at the bottom of your U100 syringe barrel. The Lantus folks can guide you through this.
Heidi looks like she may want to go "OTJ" (off the juice), but you want to offer her pancreas some support, and more time to heal, on her way down the dosing ladder (and it looks like she wants to race down that ladder!). Good for Heidi...and you!
Just an example (remember that ECID, or "every cat is different"): My "Marilyn" is currently on less than 0.1u...which is merely a tiny drop...but she needs it to bring her back down after a meal. Her pancreas just isn't cutting it on its' own. Sometimes 0.1u brings her a little too low...but she is tested often...and I am always here with her. If she goes low, a small meal causes her to "surf" in beautiful numbers, for an extended period.
I don't know your situation...or how often you're able to test...but that 180 you got on a human meter is still a "diabetic number". However, you have it in the "+1" position, which makes me think it was after a meal, and therefore, a "food influenced" number.
I guess the main things are:
1) Add your feedings in the comment section...as soon as you're able. If you click on "Clark's SS" in my signature (please note that he only has 2 tests per day because he is no longer on insulin), you will not only see an example of "OTJ" (off the juice) numbers for a FD (feline diabetic) in remission, but you will also see examples (in the latter months of his SS) of how I decided to note his feedings in the comments. If you choose this method, you need to use AM & PM "plus hours", not actual times, since we are all in different time zones, and don't know your shooting schedule. Some folks add a line to the spreadsheet, and just type "fed" under the appropriate "plus hour". Whatever works for you.
2) Most important...let everyone know what meter you have settled on...and stick with whatever meter you choose. If for any reason you have to use a different meter, you should make a note of it in the comment section of Heidi's SS, and also note which reading(s) the different meter pertains to (like that 180). Consistency with one meter is important...otherwise...you won’t know what’s going on, and your head will explode. :shock:
Sorry about the novel...don't want to stress you. Hang in there.
Deb
the AT "alert" in your signature.