extremely high GLU levels after 12 units 2x/day

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Just one more concerned "mom' here to check in on you. It's all so overwhelming and tiring. But you are doing so great - trying to read everything - take care of your special boy! Please hang in there -

Like Jen said - please get some sleep - Tig needs you - and you need to take care of yourself! This truly will all get easier.

We are all here for you - ask a million questions - a million times - in any way shape or form you want - we'll help you!
 
Hi, Gail and Tig! I know you've got so much on your plate... I just wanted to say hello and pass along a tip I discovered this week. Do you have a Costco in your community? If so, my pharmacist there was willing to sell Lantus pens individually, which helps tremendously... $41 for a pen, instead of $205 up front for five. Should you decide to go with Lantus, I would try there, or alternatively, contact the pharmacy at your local hospital and see if they would be willing to do the same. Willie and I have been at this for 2 months now, and I know how overwhelming it is in the beginning. Hang in there!
 
I've been focusing on Tig and so haven't been online. I was doing BG every 4 hours after he came off the PZ. HIs levels remained in the low-mid 500 range. Today we started on the Lantus and I'm doing 2 hour BG. He's on 2 units 2x/day and I plan to go very slowly with it. He continues to eat well. As soon as I can get into town I will pick up ketone strips. Unfortunately town is quite a distance away so I won't feel comfortable in traveling in there until I have a bead on how Tig is reacting. I can't thank you all enough for the information and continued support.
 
Oh so happy to see an update from you. Living far from a big town - I understand about having to wait to get some supplies! :):)

Does Tig like to travel? My Merlin did and now so does my Boris - I figure - it's easier to take them with and not stress over the numbers and then test along the ways sometimes. But then I know not all kitties like to travel either! :o

We'll keep checking in on you- take good care of yourself too!
xxx
 
So far, so good! Been doing BG every two hours. Without typing all the levels, thus far his apex is 583 at 6:30 pm and the nadir is 408 at 10:30pm. The next 4 BG will give me a baseline 24 hour curve. Then, God love him, he can take a break from the pokes.

It appears that his hunger rears its head about every 5-6 hours, so I've given him very small amounts of kibble to tide him over between his main 12 hour meals and he's pretty satisfied with that, but will continue to monitor and adjust if necessary. I'm letting him tell me how he's feeling and doing. Frequency and amount of urine output has decreased somewhat as well as fluid intake. He's also taken to grooming himself more attentively again. I know this is just the beginning but it's really encouraging.

My main concern is that he doesn't go too low too fast, but I have the Karo syrup on hand in case as well at the vet's number. Looking at his levels he's been up & down. The BG prior to his 10:30 of 408, was 429 at 8:30. Prior to that he was mainly in the 500's. Fingers crossed guys!! (:
 
Love hearing that he's grooming and even has decreased urine output. YOU are sounding better too! :)

And sounds like you're prepared too with having the Karo around. You've got quite a ways to go for Tig's to be "too" low but planning ahead is great!

Hoping each day continues to bring better and better news. Keep the updates coming... :mrgreen:
 
Dearest Gail, and, of course, you too, sweet Tig,

You both rock!

Like Patti, I love it that he's grooming! It's such a great sign!

Just put the Karo in the cupboard, for now...

And, get those Ketodiastix test strips when you can, okay?

You're both rock stars in my book!

And, do try to get some rest, dearest Gail. You're dancing now...

Much love and countless encouraging hugs,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever whispering in my heart and who sent me Nikki!
 
Well, I fell asleep sitting up and missed the 12:30 & 2:30 BG. The 4:30 was back up to 542. But I'm prepared for the roller coaster ride and am still encouraged as I know this will take a while.

When I woke up and looked in the water bowl I was horrified to find that a tremendous amount was gone...until I quickly discovered that Frank, my 7 month old kitten, has taken to playing in the water...splashing it with her paw. The rug was soaked. Phew!!

I'm going to do the 6:30 BG and then give Tig a break. His poor ears must be so sore.

How do you all handle the ravenous times? I've been giving him small amounts of kibble to tide him over but I'm a bit conflicted from all the info I've read. I've been trying to let him tell me, but then I've read to allow him free feed. I'm not sure that would be wise right now. Still trying to figure this all out.
 
Thanl you! I have been feeding him poached chicken and was giving small snacks of chicken in between, but then tried the kibbles. When you say let him free feed in a feeder, what kind of food are you giving? I'll nix the kibbles and increase the chicken. I did note that his lowest levels were after the chicken.
 
I free feed all 11 of my cats, or at least basically do, since I put out canned food 4 times a day. They get fed at 6am, noon, 6pm and 10pm right before we go to bed at night. I add about 1/3 of a can of water to each can of food to keep it moist until it is eaten.

The only thing kibble gets used for here is to feed the racoons and squirrels.. :-D

Mel, Max & The Fur Gang
 
I have this auto feeder for Shadoe; Oliver just gets a 5.5oz can with shot and then another left for during the day. Then he gets his 3rd can at his pm shot.
Petsafe 5-meal Auto Feeder

I feed mine Friskies Pates with added water to all their meals.

The chicken is given at all different times when I am home; I don't leave the raw or even the steamed chicken out for hours. The raw is kept in the frig and the steamed is in the frig but warmed in the microwave for snacks.

The kibble has been said to stay in the body for days; it is useless in hypo situations and wrecks the BG numbers.
It is not needed if you cat is eating wet foods and snacks on chicken, so just toss it.
 
tigsmom said:
When you say let him free feed in a feeder, what kind of food are you giving? I'll nix the kibbles and increase the chicken. I did note that his lowest levels were after the chicken.
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You can put canned food into a timed feeder. The food won't go bad if left out all day but you do want to throw away any leftovers at the end of the day. Some people put frozen chunks of canned food into the feeder so it lasts longer. The food will slowly defrost until it it ready for your cat to eat. Other people use a feeder that has an ice pack.

I have two PetSafe 5 c ompartment feeders and they work very well :thumbup There's a 2 compartment one but it's not cat-proof (cats can easily pry the flimy lids off. My previous cat was even able to flip the feeder upside down and push it around the house :o ) and very noisy (manual timer dial which ticks anoyingly). http://www.petsafe.net/Products/Feed-an ... matic.aspx

Plain chicken, either cooked or raw, is fine for snacks but not as a complete meal unless you add in the essential vitamins and minerals. You can also feed freeze dried raw chicken for snacks. Most brands of freeze dried raw are nutrionally complete but some aren't (Nature's Variety being one).
 
Glad to hear you are going to stop feeding the dry kibbles.
Feeding low carb canned and chicken as snacks is a good choice.

Fancy Feast Classic cans are all low carb and are what my cats have always liked.
 
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