Gave wrong unit dose all week...

[Angie & Millhouse]

I don't know what I did or how, but I'm 95% sure what I thought was an increase from 2u to 2.5u was actually 1.5u. I pulled the syringes on Sunday for week and tonight as I was getting ready to give his shot, I thought it looked low. Sure enough, 1.5u. Looking at his numbers for the week kind of make sense, now. So, I panicked and pulled 2.5u and shot and now I'm REALLY panicked, because I realize I probably just bumped him one whole unit.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

You'll need to test every couple of hours thru the night to be sure he stays safe. If he drops too low, have your hypo kit stuff out and ready. (Karo/honey, high carb food, med carb food).

Prefilling syringes with Lantus isn't really a good idea. Lantus is acid based and reacts with the lubrication in the syringes....figure no one's told you that yet.

 

[Angie & Millhouse]

That is the first time I've heard that. Well, this is turning out to be a very bad day.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

There's so much to learn!

Hopefully Millhouse will do just fine tonight. At least you know how to test so you'll be able to keep him safe if necessary

 

[Angie & Millhouse]

Without being 100%, do you think I should change his spreadsheet?

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

do you think I should change his spreadsheet?

How about putting 2.5/1.5? into the U cells and then explain over in the Remarks?

 

[Molly and Sammy]

Lesson learned, now let's hope kitty gets through today well and you can move forward knowing better! I