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Kitties Momma

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Hello all... I am anxiously awaiting my meat grinder....I have reduced Julius shot to .25u x day per the lantus board as Julius had a bad low episode last week. I am planning on doing a curve on him tomorrow since I am home from work. I tested him at 2:30am today and he was 263, then down to 237 at 7am and after he ate he was 223, after his .25u (about 2 hrs) he was 131 and when I got home he was 130. I wish I could have tested him mid cycle today! I just could not get out of work to come home. My question is do you think that maybe his pancreas is starting to function a little better? He does not spike much when he eats and it is taking less and less insulin to get him into the 100's. He seems to be happiest when he is around 150.... if he is under 100 he seems kind of out of it, and just rests a lot. I want to tailor his dose/ treatment to him you know? any thoughts? I am going to post this on the lantus board too.
 
Hi Julius' Mom, and, of course, you too, maybe not so extra sweet Julius,

I don't know what it's officially called; but, around here, it's called a sputtering pancreas. It just kind of sputters back to life. And, it can make dosing and shooting quite maddening during the sputter phase... Sometimes these precious furries just need insulin for a bit, and then their pancreases just decide they've rested and they're not done -- and bingo! Off the juice!

I'm smiling as I'm typing remembering one particular cat and his most amazing sputtering pancreas! I won't name names or go into details because apparently some people here thought it inappropriate when we started a guessing pool as to what his next BG number might be... (Giz had a real knack for guessing the closest number...) And, I'm talking this cat could go from 400-something to needing no insulin... And, then needing some insulin... And, eventually, was off the juice. I always applauded his mom as she kept her cool and sense of humor during his pancreatic roller coaster ride... And, what a ride it was!

We all hope for a pancreas returning to life, Julius' Mom. And, I'm rooting for all three of you -- you, Julius, and Julius' pancreas!

It's so great that you're home testing...

Much love and countless sputtering hugs for you both,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever dancing in my heart...
 
Thank you so much! I feel in my gut that his pancreas is trying to come back to life... me dropping his insulin and breaking it last nite was awful! I had to give him a late shot because I had to drive to my vets office (25mins away) and get a new bottle. I am going out today to see if I can find lantus pens!
 
Accidents happen, dear Julius' Mom...

And, Julius, do have any idea what a lucky furry boy you are?!

Much love and our hopeful sputtering hugs continue,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever dancing in my heart...
 
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