First 'high' reading?! Do I still shoot?

[Caitlin M]

Hi all, just got a 374 AMPS, didn't do anything differently yesterday with PM shoot. I'm guessing I still shoot but I don't know!?

 

[Caitlin M]

Ok, I kind of searched around for people who also use human meters and looked at some #'s. This is only his third day on PZI, so I am going to shoot the 1u he is currently at. I hope I'm not wrong!

 

[Caitlin M]

OK, I took a few deep breaths, looked stuff over and realized that his number really wasn't too high. Just a new number for me to see since beginning his PZI. I gave him his 1 unit and will test again when I'm home in about +3. This is why I'm always nervous about numbers! I just don't get it fully yet. ::deep breath:: I think I made the right decision

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

I think that's a good plan-- good job shooting this morning! The early stages when you are basically collecting data on what will happen (but don't know yet) are always very nerve-wracking-- so many "I haven't done this before" moments!

 

[JanetNJ]

Yes, shoot the 1 u.


Can you get more mid cycle readings today?

 

[Lisa and Smoky]

It's usually a good idea to hold a dose for a week in the early days. You were right to give the one unit. It will get easier as time goes by and you are able to collect more data. You were smart to look at some spreadsheets from other members and then decide on a dose from there.
My Smoky was diagnosed in Sept of 2016 and I still look at other members SS 's and ask for advice. That's why we are all here, to lend a helping hand to one another.

 

[Caitlin M]

Yes, shoot the 1 u.


Can you get more mid cycle readings today?

Yes, I've already done a +4 and will do a +8 before his PMPS. I'll then most like do a +2, +4 this evening. I'm planning on doing more +2, +4, etc tomorrow and the rest of the week. Thank you!

 

[Just-As-Appy]

It will be interesting to see is she gets better duration as she gets used to the insulin.