? Marcus was fed early, checked during eating 108, 40 min later, 114. Shot or no shot??

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Pet specific meters are always going to read higher at the higher numbers.
It's the low numbers, under 100 when the meter readings really matter.

Alphatrak takes a smaller blood drop than the Relion.
Remember that the Alphatrak has the little black spots on the sides of the test strip for sipping up the blood.
The human meters have the little black spots on the end of the test strip for sipping up the blood.

Pick the one you feel most comfortable using.
Pick the one that has more affordable test strips.
Keep the other one as a backup, in case you accidentally drop your primary meter, like into the cats water dish and fry the electronics. Or the battery dies on you.:rolleyes:

All the dosing protocols on here are written with human meters in mind. But we can understand both.

Note which one you are using in your user id signature and on your spreadsheet (SS).
 
p.s. Is Marcus still on the Vetsulin? Marks Marine Pharmacy order has not arrived yet with the lantus?

Don't expect it has, since you only ordered the insulin Saturday if I remember correctly.
 
He's still on the Vetsulin until the other arrives. Yes, I ordered it yesterday.

I bought the Relion Premier Classic at Walmart today with 100 strips, and I'm down to just about 5 of the Alphatrak strips. So, then, the spreadsheet numbers are written for the human meters? And when his numbers are lower, do the two meters come closer to each other in their readings? I'll just have to get used to figuring out and getting comfortable with different numbers for him. I'll adjust the spreadsheet so you know what I'm using, and update my signature. Thanks again!
 
Simply splash a big bold larger than normal size font across the spreadsheet row when you do the meter switch, and make it a pretty color to make it stand out. Fill the row between +1 and +11 on the AMPS side. Then start your new date and data with the new meter right below that.
Change the meter at the top also. But some sort of comment that the old numbers were with an Alphatrak, perhaps list the Relion first, then the Alphatrak.

I do believe the SS ranges are for all meters these days. Except perhaps the lowest range, the under 68 for pet meter, under 50 for human meter.

Yes, the meters come closer together in lower bg ranges. There is no set formula.
Yes, takes a bit of getting used to, adjusting mentally. Ask if in doubt.
 
Done. I may look and try to start a new SS page when I get the Lantus. I see there are instructions on how to make one in the tech forum section. I just haven't tried yet. That would make it easier to follow, probably.

I will definitely ask for help if I am in doubt.
 
Yes, the SS setup instructions are here if you have never had a SS, FDMB Spreadsheet Instructions, and Marje and Gracie always posts a reminder to add a new tab to the SS for the new year.
**2020 Spreadsheets--PLEASE READ **

You do have a template tab, but I see that tab at the top of the SS workbook. Should be easy to follow Marje's directions and add a 2020 tab to your SS workbook (spreadsheet)

It takes a lot longer to scroll down through years worth of data.

If you need help, send a PM (start a new conversation) with Chris & China (GA)
She is the only person around right now that knows how to help with SS setups and changes, since
Marje is on vacation.
 
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