Garfie Oct 3 pmps 58, +1 64, +2 60, +3 51, +3.5 50, +4 60, +4.5 65
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Sue and Luci
Member Since 2017
Nice numbers there Garfie! Someone is making his way down the ladder! 
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
Garfie is looking good. 
Beck and Philly
Member Since 2018
Wow. Nice!
Rebecca.garfie
Member Since 2018
Gave 1/4 spoon hc food retest in 15. This was a quick drop at +5 He was 51 by the time I got his food mixed it gut told me poke again I did he was 43. Maybe should of something different but didn't want him dropping lower
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Beck and Philly
Member Since 2018
C'mon Garfie. Stay safe. Don't scare your mama.
Rebecca.garfie
Member Since 2018
We were doing good we were back to 75 at +6 @ 75 at+ 8.5. Just poked at +11 and we are 59. Gonna retest in 15 hopefully he dosent go any lower. I swear they know when we need to go out they pull low numbers I stayed home instead of grocery shopping. Just went to corner store got a few cans of hc to replenish what I used.
Retest back to 62
Retest back to 62
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Sue and Luci
Member Since 2017
Luci does that to me all the time...I try not to think about it (going out) very much...so many times I've wanted to go somewhere - only to test her quickly before running out the door - put down purse, take off shoes - sit down and test, test, test....she seems to be able to read my mind...get your foil hat for these occasions...
Rebecca.garfie
Member Since 2018
So once again a hypo I tried giving hc before he hypo but didn't work fast enough and he dropped so working on getting him up
Gill & George
Member Since 2015
Hi Rebecca,
In light of those two drops he's earned his final reduction.
He's been mostly in normal numbers now, and that yellow is just over a week ago. I think you should go ahead and start the OTJ trial as long as he is sgsti green.
Here are the instructions for the OTJ trial, keep posting your daily condos so we can follow his progress and cheer Garfie on, it's always exciting to see one of our kitties attain remission and lord knows we can do with good news on the board.
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
"If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next ""PS"" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal ""PS"", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!"
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
"Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems ""off"" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!"
In the morning title your post garfie 10/4 AMBG day 1 otj trial
Go on Garfie we know you can rock this trial!
In light of those two drops he's earned his final reduction.
He's been mostly in normal numbers now, and that yellow is just over a week ago. I think you should go ahead and start the OTJ trial as long as he is sgsti green.
Here are the instructions for the OTJ trial, keep posting your daily condos so we can follow his progress and cheer Garfie on, it's always exciting to see one of our kitties attain remission and lord knows we can do with good news on the board.
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
"If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next ""PS"" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal ""PS"", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!"
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
"Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems ""off"" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!"
In the morning title your post garfie 10/4 AMBG day 1 otj trial
Go on Garfie we know you can rock this trial!
Woohoo! Good luck with the trial.