Mugsy's SS

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Somehow one minute the SS was there - next it vanished (apparently for good) so, I have had to make up a new SS but, it is abreviated compared to the other one. The major info is there. :oops:
 
aw, sally no :oops: needed...it took me forever to figure out the ss and the profile.

these guys will help you get on track...they're wonderfully helpful.

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Sienne, you must have looked when I was still trying to get the new one right (which I did - finally). The gremlin in this computer works overtime to drive me nuts! :twisted: Pages change on their own (especially SS's) and this time my page suddenly reverted to an original blank form. I tried history but, never could get it back so, I started over with the template and the information I had written in a log omitting details and sticking to the main points.

PS: this is Mugsy's first day back out since his injury - boy! is he happy!
 
It's up and working -- yay!!

Can I gently prod you into getting pre-shot tests? And PM spot checks?

Here's my reasoning. You are seeing some blue and green mid-cycle numbers. Pre-shot tests tell you whether it's safe to shoot. If you look at the subject lines displayed on the Board, you'll see people posting when they have low pre-shot numbers. If you don't have a pre-shot test, you could be shooting on a mid-green, and Mugsy's +3 could be a 30. You need to have confidence in what you're doing and test strips and a meter will give you the confidence to make decisions as to whether it's safe to shoot. Mid-cycle checks tell you whether Mugsy gets a dose reduction or an increase. That black number looks like a bounce -- but the question is how low was the number Mugsy bounced from.

Without PM checks, you are losing half of your data. Many cats have lower numbers during the PM cycle. It's quite possible that Mugsy had a low number during those PM cycles when the AM check showed a 500+ number.

Pre-shot tests are essential as are at least one test per cycle.
 
Yeah - the new SS is up and running. Let's hope the gremlin takes a break (a long one). :roll:

I appreciate your (and everyone else's) concern about getting test numbers and no one is more concerned than I am. I will be ordering the 26 ga lancets tomorrow when our checks come in (no $$$ until then). Meanwhile, I have been struggling trying and torturing poor Mugs to no avail. When I do get blood, it is rarely enough but, most of the time he doesn't bleed at all! Patience - when I have numbers to post - I will.
 
Sally, I understand you are trying to get tests and are not successful. The concern that you are hearing from us is that Mugsy is likely going pretty low, you have seen some 50s on this dose, and the black numbers are most likely bounces from low numbers. I know that a few of us have suggested that until you are able to get more tests, it would be safer for Mugsy to reduce his dose. I'm sure you wouldn't want to put him at risk for a hypo, and I really feel that he IS at risk right now. Would you please consider lowering his dose to 0.5u until you can start getting some more data?
 
We are all concerned about Mugsy, are you warming Mugsy's ear before trying to do a test?
Warming the ear helps alot, you should only need a little bit of blood to bubble up and it should suck up into the test strip.
 
Laurie and Mr Tinkles said:
Sally, I understand you are trying to get tests and are not successful. The concern that you are hearing from us is that Mugsy is likely going pretty low, you have seen some 50s on this dose, and the black numbers are most likely bounces from low numbers. I know that a few of us have suggested that until you are able to get more tests, it would be safer for Mugsy to reduce his dose. I'm sure you wouldn't want to put him at risk for a hypo, and I really feel that he IS at risk right now. Would you please consider lowering his dose to 0.5u until you can start getting some more data?
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Exactly. Please reduce to 0.5u so Mugsy will be safe while you learn to test. I also feel that he is at risk, and I'm sure you don't want that. It is much better to run him a little higher than to have him hypo. Otherwise, please keep the hypo information post printed out where you can find it quickly and make sure your hypo toolkit is well stocked.
 
~O) Y'all....I have several copies of the Hypo so that they are handy when and where ever I am. The 26 ga lancets are on the way right now and should be here quickly. Ketone test is still negative - got one last night. I'm waiting for the 1/2 unit syringes to come with the lancets - am using whole unit syringes until then and splitting the dose is a bit tricky. I'm still trying to get a reading (just finished another try - no luck) so, you can see I haven't given up. He's active, eating well, still drinking and urinating plenty and I'm keeping a close watch. I must say I miss the dry food because his breath stinks now! ohmygod_smile
 
Ummm.....Mugsy's breath shouldn't stink from canned food -- unless he's in your face right after he ate and his breath smells like the food. If your kitty has bad breath, he needs a dental. Gingivitis or a dental infection can cause BG numbers to rise.

Having a hypo kit on hand is a good precaution. I think what we're saying is that we would prefer that you don't need to use it. Many cats can have numbers that touch on dangerous levels. Those numbers are there briefly and we get our cats out of a danger zone by being able to test to know where their BG level is at and where it goes after we've intervened. If you can't test, and you have to run out of the house for 30 min., you could return to find a comatose kitty. I don't mean to scare you but the concern you are hearing is for Mugsy's safety. Please do consider lowering the dose to 0.5u. You really can eyeball the dose!
 
Sienne...thanks for your concern (I do appreciate it). I will try to cut his dose but, with my eyesight ???? As I said, as soon as the new lancets get here I should have some postings and should be able to get a curve. I'll be trying, anyway. 26 ga should produce enough blood where the 30 ga do not. I have to try not to hit the scar tissue, too. I keep getting it by accident.
 
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