Does this mean I'm giving too much?

[Kerflumper]

I switched to 4u bd last week after being on 3u for months. Looking at the numbers for today, the nadir is at 8 hours. Does that mean that 4u is too much?

 

[Jenn & Baxter]

Looking at your SS you are having a lot of flat cycles. I would say 4u is to much. Lets see what others have to say.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Your latest cycle look pretty high and flat. I think I would have increased from 3 units, but not by a full unit. I think 3.5 might be a good idea?

 

[Kerflumper]

Half units with U40 syringes is a bit difficult to get right.

 

[Rob & Harley (GA)]

In looking at your whole ss it looks like the 3 units was doing a good job when she was eating the 9-Lives, even looked like the 3 units might have been a little to high with the several longer cycles.

The DM food is higher in carbs and you havn't seen a blue # since you switched to it. I see that you are experimenting with Special Kitty but it hasn't changed the #'s much.

I think if I were you I would go back to what was working better, feeding the 9-Lives and 3 units and see if you can get the blue numbers back.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

I like Robin's idea about changing the food. If he is still too high, I'd consider an increase of .5 units.

Most people use U100 needles and the conversion chart. When you do that, you can shoot much smaller increments. Here's the chart:

http://www.felinediabetes.com/insulin-conversions-printer.htm

 

[Carl & Polly & Bob (GA)]

Looking at the numbers for today, the nadir is at 8 hours. Does that mean that 4u is too much?

No. A +8 nadir doesn't mean "too much" insulin. Nadirs aren't set in stone. They can happen early or late in a cycle, and don't indicate a dose is too high or too low.

Also, look at the numbers from +5 to +8: 233, 229, 228, 214. Meters aren't "that" accurate. They can be off by as much as 20% (that's close enough for the FDA). If you consider "meter variance", all 4 of those tests can be considered to be just about the same number.


Good observation from Robin! The numbers looked much better when you were feeding 9-Lives. Did your vet suggest DM? It's not a terrible food, but ingredients-wise, it's no better (worse in some cases) than 9-Lives, Friskees, Fancy Feast, Special Kitty, or any other food you can buy off the shelf for a lot less money). Prescription diets like Purina's and Hill's are overpriced, and overrated. Why vets buy into the sales pitch from the manufacturers is a mystery to all of us.

As long as the food is low-carb canned, any brand will do, but if you were doing well on 9-Lives, I think I'd go back to what seemed to be working.

Carl

 

[Kerflumper]

I just bought a bunch of Friskies to try. She got tired of 9-Lives quickly and I didn't see a wide selection that were low carb (<5). I'll see how she does on the Friskies.

 

[Jenn & Baxter]

Have you tried Fancy Feast? Many members have success with it. If you can't find certain food in your store Petsmart & Petco offer buying canned food online. Just a idea ;-)