Gandalf 5/5 & 5/6 ~ 1.4U

[Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin]

He was still higher yesterday, riding around 300. And again this AM. Not a typo on spreadsheet - his PMPS last night was 301 and it was 301 this AMPS. I've seen that before, but when I've rechecked it, the meter comes up maybe 1 or 2 points different, so it's not a meter issue.

I increased his dose to 1.4U last night. I don't know how much movement he's getting. I only gave fluids in the AM yesterday, would he have been lower this AM if I had given them? Possibly. I gave the 100ml this AM because I saw him drink a fair amount last night. HIs BUN was also higher than usual on his bloodwork the other morning, indicating some dehydration, so I will try to do 75ml a day or 50 Am & PM, which would probably be better, but it's not always possible for me to do fluids BID.

I tried to brush him this AM, which makes him mad. And with acu today, his BGs will probably remain above 250.

 

[Sheila & Beau GA & Jeddie GA]

Isn't Nutrical mostly fat and sugars? Maybe that explains the higher numbers somewhat.

A little more fluids sounds good. Hope he comes down by tonight. I just saw that he was in the 400s after your trip to Chicago. I am a little surpised that he got up that high in just 24 hrs.

ETA: yeah , it's about 55% carbs: http://www.1800petmeds.com/Nutri+Cal-prod1340-1340.html

 

[pamela and tigger]

Hope the accu went well.

Could it be because of the dehydration that he is running higher since he can't absorb insulin as well then?

http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Absorption
(under "effect of body condition")

Hope he has a better preshot for you tonight despite the accu appointment.

Didn't know that about the Nutrical Sheila.

 

[Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin]

Yeah, I quizzed the vet about it because I knew from here that it was akin to high carb food and at 66 he did not need HC to me, but she said after anesthesia insulin usage is affected differently. As we have previously concluded, vets are too leery of hypos. But better to be cautious than reckless.

At +10.5 today he was only 90. I didn't get any other tests so don't know if it was lower than that or not. I will return to 1.3U I guess. Hopefully the stresses have alleviated.