I don’t understand these numbers...

[SuziB]

Newbie here AGAIN!

Thanks for all the helpful tips, and general support! My newest question is:

This morning, Reese’s AMPS BGL was 451 (the highest number I’ve seen) and I was able to inject her with her current 1U dose of Vetsulin. I wasn’t home to test all day, but just did her PMPS and she is down to 251 (lowest PMPS yet). Why would her numbers swing so widely? I don’t understand what’s happening. I think she ate about the same amount of food yesterday and today - about 2 cans of FF classic so far. I plan to give her her prescribed insulin dose after she finishes dinner. I will try to get another BGL this evening before bed to see what’s happening after dinner/insulin. I just thought that was weird - so high in the AM and not in the PM. BGL’s were taken almost exactly 12 hours apart, I think the main difference was this morning she hadn’t eaten in quite a few hours (8.5), and tonight she hadn’t eaten in about 2.5 hours.

 

[Idjit's mom]

Hi Suzi, I am sorry I can't answer your questions and I am certain you are going to get input from more experienced members. You might also visit the Vetsulin forum, read the information at the top of the page and post there for input. Best wishes!

 

[JanetNJ]

Newbie here AGAIN!

Thanks for all the helpful tips, and general support! My newest question is:

This morning, Reese’s AMPS BGL was 451 (the highest number I’ve seen) and I was able to inject her with her current 1U dose of Vetsulin. I wasn’t home to test all day, but just did her PMPS and she is down to 251 (lowest PMPS yet). Why would her numbers swing so widely? I don’t understand what’s happening. I think she ate about the same amount of food yesterday and today - about 2 cans of FF classic so far. I plan to give her her prescribed insulin dose after she finishes dinner. I will try to get another BGL this evening before bed to see what’s happening after dinner/insulin. I just thought that was weird - so high in the AM and not in the PM. BGL’s were taken almost exactly 12 hours apart, I think the main difference was this morning she hadn’t eaten in quite a few hours (8.5), and tonight she hadn’t eaten in about 2.5 hours.

Did she have any food within two hours of the amps reading?