Makoto AMPS (188) then (201) 10 min recheck

[Si am cat mom]

Good morning,

(188) this AMPS on a rear paw pad. I gave him his food and then recheck a BG on his ear just to get an idea (10 minutes after the first check) and it was (201). I waited and gave him his insulin dose- a skinnier 1 unit ( I was right on the line instead of slightly under to where I can see the top of it like usual).
I'm getting a little nervous that this drop happened too fast after being in the 300s for most of the week but I have no reference point really. His midnight check last night/this AM was (112). I'm going to check again in 2-3 hours, but I will be gone midday today. I will leave him a snack, but would not be able to check another one after that until before dinner- maybe 4ish depending on traffic. I am going to try and have someone stop by and at least put eyes on him. I didn't check ketones yesterday and he just beat me to the litter box this AM and went. He seems in good spirits- although definitely miffed about the multiple test this AM and my first 2 ear attempts that of course were no bleeds. I am being overly paranoid about the numbers? Is a week typically where you can start to see changes in numbers...?

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

It takes Lantus approximately a week (5 - 7 days) for the insulin depot to form. The quick answer to your question is "yes" some cats begin to show a response to Lantus once the depot has been established.

Do not be surprised if Makoto's numbers "bounce" up into higher ranges. Your kitty has been visiting the 300 - 400 range and this recent foray into the 100s may trigger a bounce. Bounces occur when your cat's numbers drop low, drop into a lower range that his body isn't used to, or there's a very fast drop in numbers. The liver and pancreas release a stored form of glucose along with counter-regulatory hormones that cause numbers to spike. This is actually a protective mechanism in that your cat's body is interpreting the drop as dangerous and is protecting itself. However, bounces while normal, are hugely annoying to the caregiver who only wants their cat to stay in good numbers!

One housekeeping note, you may want to try to "stack" the 188 and 201 into you AMPS cell given that they were 10 min. apart. (You can look at my kitty's spreadsheet to see what I mean.) You'll need to color code the cell manually, though. It's not essential for today but on days when you may need to get multiple tests within the hour, it saves space.

Also, if. you feel like you're ready, you may want to start posting on the Lantus/Lev/Basaglar board.

 

[Si am cat mom]

It takes Lantus approximately a week (5 - 7 days) for the insulin depot to form. The quick answer to your question is "yes" some cats begin to show a response to Lantus once the depot has been established.

Do not be surprised if Makoto's numbers "bounce" up into higher ranges. Your kitty has been visiting the 300 - 400 range and this recent foray into the 100s may trigger a bounce. Bounces occur when your cat's numbers drop low, drop into a lower range that his body isn't used to, or there's a very fast drop in numbers. The liver and pancreas release a stored form of glucose along with counter-regulatory hormones that cause numbers to spike. This is actually a protective mechanism in that your cat's body is interpreting the drop as dangerous and is protecting itself. However, bounces while normal, are hugely annoying to the caregiver who only wants their cat to stay in good numbers!

One housekeeping note, you may want to try to "stack" the 188 and 201 into you AMPS cell given that they were 10 min. apart. (You can look at my kitty's spreadsheet to see what I mean.) You'll need to color code the cell manually, though. It's not essential for today but on days when you may need to get multiple tests within the hour, it saves space.

Also, if. you feel like you're ready, you may want to start posting on the Lantus/Lev/Basaglar board.

Okay! Makes sense.
Thanks