Hypo situation

[Kelly and Milo]

This is the first time Milo has given me these kinds of numbers. His PMPS number was 127. I decided to test before I went to bed, or at +4, and he had dropped to 42. I proceeded to feed him some low carb food since he was showing no symptoms of a hypo. I retested 5 min. later and he dropped to 29. I then pulled out the high carb food and after he ate, I retested again. His number was 34. I decided to test my civie cat and he tested at 52. I then tested myself and tested at 82. So I feel confident it is not a tester error. I then decided to feed Milo a tablespoon of corn syrup and some more high carb food. His last reading at +4.5 is 45 (which was 10 mins. ago.) I am getting ready to test again, but I was wondering how long it would take for the corn syrup to kick in.

 

[Kelly and Milo]

Last test he was at 73, so maybe it already kicked in. Guess I will have to set my alarm to test again in an hour.

 

[Miriam and Putty (GA)]

The karo should bring him up but sometimes when it wears off the numbers can go down again. The corn syrup usually kicks in pretty fast. I think I would test in 30 minutes. If you have two consecutive numbers above 60 without having to use HC or corn syrup then I think it would be safe to go to bed.

 

[KarenRamboConan]

Don't be too alarmed if the morning PS is higher than usual after the syrup and the hi-carb food, just shoot as per usual, and keep an eye on him.

Nice catch!

 

[Kelly and Milo]

Milo's AMPS was 256. I didn't give him his full .5, but only .25. I'm a big chicken I'll admit. He is acting normal this morning though, and ate all his breakfast. I will be able to come home at lunch to test him, so hopefully his number goes down, but not nearly as far as last night! I am so glad I decided to test him before I went to bed!! He is really keeping me on my toes this time around.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Wow good job. Hometesting SAVES lives.
j.

 

[gingerand((calliope))(GA)]

Good job and good call on the dose, this am. Looks like Milo earned a decrease in insulin with those drops. That's good news. It's always a good idea to check before going to bed. You never know where there could be some action. Milo's pancreas might be kickstarting.

 

[Kelly and Milo]

I am thinking a dose reduction is called for as well, especially now that his numbers have dropped twice in the last 6 days on this dose. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Milo will be OTJ again very soon!!! and yes, testing does save lives!!!! I would have never known his numbers where so low because he was acting normal.

 

[gingerand((calliope))(GA)]

I'll cross my fingers for you, too. Maybe Milo's pancreas just needed another kick to get started again or just needs a wee bit of insulin help.