For cats ON 'the juice'... it's OK actually!

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Elizabeth and Bertie

Elizabeth and Bertie

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It was recently pointed out to me (by a very wise and compassionate member of this forum) that not all cats manage to get into remission. My cat Bertie is just one of the many who will never get there.

We frequently celebrate cats who are 'OTJ' (in remission). And remission truly IS something wonderful to celebrate! Let's keep doing that! But there are SO many cats out there who - despite the caregiver's best efforts - remain insulin-dependent for the remainder of their lives , and who never get to have their 'OTJ' celebration, or a celebration of any kind... Some cats just aren't canditates for remission. And some cats have other complicating illnesses like, for example, Acromegaly.

So, I just want to say - to all the cats who never acheive remission; and to all the carers of those cats who've strived - despite insulin-dependency - to manage their cat's diabetes on a daily/monthly/yearly basis; I salute you and celebrate you ALL.

As my Scottish mum used to say when raising her whisky glass: "Here's tae us and wha's like us.." (Here's to us, and to all who are just like us....)

dancing_cat :RAHCAT dancing_cat :RAHCAT dancing_cat

OK. Said my bit...
 
I have to say I'm amazed by the members on this forum who keep going testing, shooting and most of all caring for their cats - sometimes for years.
You guys are so dedicated and have so much love for your kitties its a real eye-opener :thumbup

I'm always on the internet - my job is working on a 'cloud-based' solution - so I browse other sites, news etc.. Consequently, I read a lot of doom, gloom and dispair - often regarding how horrible people can be to each other.
Coming to this forum has given a balance to this - it shows that there are many good people out there who put themselves second (sometimes 3rd, 4th, 5th etc.) to their little purry friends.

Hope for humanity...?
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
"Mishka" says "thank you" to Elizabeth. So far 9 years and 5 months, have never once shot insulin without testing. Hope it is 10 years and 6 months since dx but after 4 1/2 years went into remission, not because of anything I did, but believe it was because of her heart. She's being treated for Restictive Cardiomyopathy and has been for 6 years.

Way back we celebrated good numbers and control and there was no big rush to get remission. We considered remission a gift if it happened........we were just happy our cats were fine and getting good numbers :-D
 
Yes - this is a good site full of good people who really care. It's a very special place. Cat-lovers really are a breed apart (no pun intended!) and yes, many of us put our lives on hold while we strive to do our best for our little furries. Would we have it any other way - no.

Diana
 
Thanks for the reminder. Some newbies might think all cats can go into remission, but that is just not the case.

We have an amazing group of caring people here. That's why I still check in daily 5 years after Maggie's death. Let's give ourselves a giant pat on the back, with a special thanks to webmaster and owner, Rebecca!
 
What a wonderful thought Elizabeth! Thank you! :YMHUG:

And just so Lucian gets to be included, can we have an "On The Juice-Unregulated-Bouncing All Over" party, too?? party_cat
 
When I adopted my two Maxwell and Autumn I honestly didn't even hope to dream that either would go into remission, they both were untreated diabetics and I had no way of knowing for how long either of them had actually been diabetic, so no idea of how much damage those high numbers could have already caused. I was blessed when Maxwell spoiled me rotten by going into remission in two weeks and staying there two years now, but for Autumn she is getting good numbers, she is fairly tightly regulated (does still throw curve balls she is still a cat), but she is healthy and happy and enjoying her golden years being well loved.

Most of the rest of my gang came to me with baggage of their own, and are also better off for what my sugarcats have taught me by leading me here. If it wasn't for all of mine, sure DH and I could travel more, our bank account would be fatter, and our house would be cleaner, but our hearts would be far emptier, and in the end its the heart that matters. Things are just things but love is eternal.

Mel, Maxwell, Autumn & The Fur Gang
 
I have a very rare, what is assumed to be Type 1, diabetic kitten. My vet made no mistake that as a (probable) Type 1, there is no chance for remission and he might not live to be very old due to diabetic complications for being so young at diagnosis. I refused to accept that answer and found this place, run by the amazing Rebecca, and it gave me hope.

I don't necessarily expect remission, but I'm also constantly reminded by the wonderful people here that since Michelangelo is an unknown and cats are different than humans, there is always the chance he could go into remission. Not only that, I'm no longer dreading each moment I spend with him, knowing I only have a short time left with him because this place has given me the confidence that diabetes is not a death sentence and he can live a long and healthy life anyway.
 
Elizabeth and Bertie said:
So, I just want to say - to all the cats who never acheive remission; and to all the carers of those cats who've strived - despite insulin-dependency - to manage their cat's diabetes on a daily/monthly/yearly basis; I salute you and celebrate you ALL.
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What a gesture. Me too.
It takes patience, empathy, oodles of love, buckets of determination & truckloads of commitment to care for a pet long term like this, and I am humbled and in awe of all of you. Many of you do it against the 'advice' of certain vets, and despite the recommendations of well-meaning friends & families. That is true strength.

Respect to da sugar kitty carers!
 
Elizabeth and Bertie said:
It was recently pointed out to me (by a very wise and compassionate member of this forum) that not all cats manage to get into remission. My cat Bertie is just one of the many who will never get there.

We frequently celebrate cats who are 'OTJ' (in remission). And remission truly IS something wonderful to celebrate! Let's keep doing that! But there are SO many cats out there who - despite the caregiver's best efforts - remain insulin-dependent for the remainder of their lives , and who never get to have their 'OTJ' celebration, or a celebration of any kind... Some cats just aren't canditates for remission. And some cats have other complicating illnesses like, for example, Acromegaly.

So, I just want to say - to all the cats who never acheive remission; and to all the carers of those cats who've strived - despite insulin-dependency - to manage their cat's diabetes on a daily/monthly/yearly basis; I salute you and celebrate you ALL.

As my Scottish mum used to say when raising her whisky glass: "Here's tae us and wha's like us.." (Here's to us, and to all who are just like us....)

dancing_cat :RAHCAT dancing_cat :RAHCAT dancing_cat

OK. Said my bit...
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Elizabeth,
My sweet girl Molly just got OTJ and I was thrilled with the celebration. To me it wasn't that I did something different than the chronic insulin users. I feel I got lucky this time, and I know that Insulin might be in our future down the road. I was more impressed with the fact that strangers devote their time to supporting and edcucating scared people and I know that I have a very strong place of safety to return to if we come back from the falls.
On another note, I'm Scottish (born and bred) been in the USA 13 yrs I loved your wee quote!
 
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