First time holding a dose

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Got it.
You are there to observe, and know Ducote much better than we ever will.
So the ultimate decision in the dose needs to be yours.

So those 3 numbers you got are basically the same number. Stack them in the same cell for the PMPS and manually color code the cell to blue. One number, next number and a note that +20 min, next number and a note that +40 minutes.

You might have a test at +2, and would need that space for that test. ;)
 
His +2 jumped to 403 so I guess that it would not have hurt to give the full 3.25 dose. I am guessing that what I am seeing is his jump from morning food and insulin not kicking in yet. Hopefully I will see better numbers throughout the day but on the other hand he has been having days where the insulin doesn't do much. Normally this is for a couple days after a really good day and he did have a good day two days ago. I guess I will see what is going on after more tests today.
 
I just did his AMPS about 5 minutes ago and he is 124. I always let him start eating while I test and dose him so right now he is finishing up his meal but I did not dose him. I hate getting a number that leaves me clueless on what to do next :confused: Does this procedure sound alright to go by today and in the future:

-Test again in 30 minutes to one hour. If he >175 give full dose
- If he is 150-175 give smaller dose (around 2.5 instead of 3.25)
- If he is under 150 give chicken shot (around 1 unit)
-If he is under 100 skip dose
 
I already went against my own advice o_O After a 1 hr stall he was 165 and I gave 3u. I just figured that it was close to the 175 but not close enough for the full dose (I feel like I am going crazy over here :confused:). And I knew that I kind of needed to factor in the feeding.
 
Heather & Ducote said:
Thanks! I am just so confused by the numbers and what to do lately that I didn't want to aggravate anyone with posting a new dosing question every day :confused:
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If you have a question, it’s a valid question. Ask away and don’t feel bad as you’re still learning and it’s a steep learning curve. I feel it’s also easier to see what others should do then to see what you should do. For me anyway. Different perspectives always help :bighug:
 
Ducote earned a dose reduction of 0.25U with that 51 at +5 today, 6/23/20.
Please reduce the dose for the PM to 2.75U.
He may bounce and be high at PMPS, but that is to be expected. Don't worry if you see high BG levels.

When threads get longer than 50 posts, it's always recommended that you start a new thread.
You don't have to start a new thread for every day, but a new one now and then is appreciated.
Link your old post into the top of the new thread for some history and continuity.

You also have the option to change your thread title. Do you know how to do that Heather?

Deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release. Mindfulness breathing is as much for me and my stress as for yours.

BTW, You did fantastic getting him through that low today.
 
Deb & Wink said:
Ducote earned a dose reduction of 0.25U with that 51 at +5 today, 6/23/20.
Please reduce the dose for the PM to 2.75U.
He may bounce and be high at PMPS, but that is to be expected. Don't worry if you see high BG levels.

When threads get longer than 50 posts, it's always recommended that you start a new thread.
You don't have to start a new thread for every day, but a new one now and then is appreciated.
Link your old post into the top of the new thread for some history and continuity.

You also have the option to change your thread title. Do you know how to do that Heather?

Deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release, deep breath, hold, release. Mindfulness breathing is as much for me and my stress as for yours.

BTW, You did fantastic getting him through that low today.
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:bighug: Thank you!
 
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