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Fred 7/5/15 AMBG 49 (a tad low), +1@50 ,PMBG @70, Day 7
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Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)
Member Since 2015
With no insulin on day 6, that is a beautiful number!
Jamye and Fred
Member Since 2015
oops it's day 7....Thanks....yeah I guess 40's is normal...that's before a meal
Q4.7. My cat has been off of insulin for several days, and I'm getting glucose readings in the 40s and 50s (2.2-3.3 mmol/L). Should I treat him for hypoglycemia?
A4.7. Congratulations! As long as you're sure your meter readings are based on full test strips, then it looks like your cat is on a honeymoon. Although lab printouts indicate that 70-120 mg/dL (4-7 mmol/L) is normal, we have observed that non-diabetic cats can typically have lower values on our meters. As long as your cat is not showing any symptoms of hypoglycemia or signs of distress, all is well. You might want to monitor his blood glucose values for the next week or so; after that, occasionally monitor his blood and urine for glucose. Also, you need to keep a close eye on his drinking habits and general health, because it's always possible that this is temporary. In the meantime, enjoy!
Q4.7. My cat has been off of insulin for several days, and I'm getting glucose readings in the 40s and 50s (2.2-3.3 mmol/L). Should I treat him for hypoglycemia?
A4.7. Congratulations! As long as you're sure your meter readings are based on full test strips, then it looks like your cat is on a honeymoon. Although lab printouts indicate that 70-120 mg/dL (4-7 mmol/L) is normal, we have observed that non-diabetic cats can typically have lower values on our meters. As long as your cat is not showing any symptoms of hypoglycemia or signs of distress, all is well. You might want to monitor his blood glucose values for the next week or so; after that, occasionally monitor his blood and urine for glucose. Also, you need to keep a close eye on his drinking habits and general health, because it's always possible that this is temporary. In the meantime, enjoy!
Half way there! Looking great Fred. 
We've had one or two members get readings in the high 30's when on OTJ trial. Hard not to reach for the HC at that point!
We've had one or two members get readings in the high 30's when on OTJ trial. Hard not to reach for the HC at that point!
Marilyn and Sheldon
Member Since 2014
Half way! And looking pretty darned good. Excellent.
Marilyn and Polly
Marilyn and Polly
Chris/China (GA)/Garfield
Member Since 2013
Way to go Fred!!! Congrats on Day 7!!!
Shiloh & Rhonda (GA)
Member Since 2015
Chris, I love it!
Melanie and Smokey
Member Since 2010
Lookin' good Fred!!
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey
Member Since 2011
Yeah, Fred! Way to rock your trial!!! He's definitely determined to put the juice in the rear view mirror!
Congrats on Day 7!
Congrats on Day 7!
Jamye and Fred
Member Since 2015
Thanks everybody! We are blessed! Hope y'all are doing well!
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