My Meter is all over the board - Is this normal?
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Miriam and Putty (GA)
Member Since 2009
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
Good morning.....good luck with the dosecrease.
It is always good to have the solution to check your meter once in a while.
Have a nice day.
Good morning.....good luck with the dosecrease.
It is always good to have the solution to check your meter once in a while.
Have a nice day.
Bruce & Simon
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
Good luck Brent!
I read your post about scheduling problems and can only say Tigger's lucky to have you. You're doing a fantastic job
with the hand you've been dealt.
As I understand meters, even if they're "off", they're usually consistently off - meaning with Tigger's numbers
the variance would be applied consistently to all the readings, so you still have a pretty good idea what's happening.
Not that I'm saying "forget about it", but I'd be a lot more concerned if Tigger was flirting with hypo regularly.
Also, not to be a pessimist :twisted: , I've heard here and elsewhere of wonky control solution too.
Bruce
Good luck Brent!
I read your post about scheduling problems and can only say Tigger's lucky to have you. You're doing a fantastic job
with the hand you've been dealt.
As I understand meters, even if they're "off", they're usually consistently off - meaning with Tigger's numbers
the variance would be applied consistently to all the readings, so you still have a pretty good idea what's happening.
Not that I'm saying "forget about it", but I'd be a lot more concerned if Tigger was flirting with hypo regularly.
Also, not to be a pessimist :twisted: , I've heard here and elsewhere of wonky control solution too.
Bruce
Melissa & Tarragon
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
Good morning! Hope the new dose works and Tigger starts to show some lower numbers soon!
Good morning! Hope the new dose works and Tigger starts to show some lower numbers soon!
hnkstr
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
Hey, thanks for the post Bruce!
Well I'm trying, and from the feedback i'm getting from my inner circle of family, friends and co-workers, the majority do not understand why i'm doing it.
So, I don't get alot of support or sympathy or assistance I guess. Its just a cat, right? cat(2)_steam
Well, my 10 year old nephew thinks its "Cool" since he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 2 years ago. He's on Lantus as well and now trusts Uncle Brent to give him his shots!
All I can say is this website has been a blessing to say the least. Kind of felt like i've been on an island the past year since Tigger was diagnosed.
Passing on social activities that just wouldn't work out timing wise and explaining to family/friends that I just can't make it.
Trying to figure out my plans for the 4th of July weekend, both of my back up dosers are out of town and all of my options for the weekend are an hour away or more. But i'm sure i'm preaching to the choir here as everyone here knows how tough it can be to do this stuff!
I think I will pick up some control solution just to see what this puppy reads. Hate to have a meter that is off!
Hey, thanks for the post Bruce!
Well I'm trying, and from the feedback i'm getting from my inner circle of family, friends and co-workers, the majority do not understand why i'm doing it.
So, I don't get alot of support or sympathy or assistance I guess. Its just a cat, right? cat(2)_steam
Well, my 10 year old nephew thinks its "Cool" since he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 2 years ago. He's on Lantus as well and now trusts Uncle Brent to give him his shots!
All I can say is this website has been a blessing to say the least. Kind of felt like i've been on an island the past year since Tigger was diagnosed.
Passing on social activities that just wouldn't work out timing wise and explaining to family/friends that I just can't make it.
Trying to figure out my plans for the 4th of July weekend, both of my back up dosers are out of town and all of my options for the weekend are an hour away or more. But i'm sure i'm preaching to the choir here as everyone here knows how tough it can be to do this stuff!
I think I will pick up some control solution just to see what this puppy reads. Hate to have a meter that is off!
Melissa & Tarragon
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
I understand what you are talking about with friends and co-workers. I don't talk about it anymore because they all think I am crazy. I imagine it is even harder on a man. This board has definitely been a life saver for me, but especially Tarragon. I can come here and vent my frustrations and emotional breakdowns and everybody circles around. Taking care of a pet with FD is very emotionally exhausting and it is nice to feel like you are not alone.
You are doing a great job! It will just take time to find that balance. You don't have to eliminate your social life, just plan a little bit more.
Hope you have a great great day!
I understand what you are talking about with friends and co-workers. I don't talk about it anymore because they all think I am crazy. I imagine it is even harder on a man. This board has definitely been a life saver for me, but especially Tarragon. I can come here and vent my frustrations and emotional breakdowns and everybody circles around. Taking care of a pet with FD is very emotionally exhausting and it is nice to feel like you are not alone.
You are doing a great job! It will just take time to find that balance. You don't have to eliminate your social life, just plan a little bit more.
Hope you have a great great day!
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
I think we all understand about organizing our lives around our diabetic cats. I'm very lucky that my closest friends are cat owners and are as devoted to their cats as I am to mine. But, they are the exceptions. One of the members here would take her cat along when she and her DH were at a friend's house for the evening. I don't know if this is feasible for you and Tigger but, it's a thought.
If you're concerned about your meter, there's roughly 20% variance in any meter. In the absence of control solution here's what I'd suggest. First, when you poke Tigger, get a big drop of blood and test twice. Then, do the same thing with yourself. Are the numbers for the 2 tests consistent? Testing Tigger and yourself should give you an idea when testing with both higher and lower numbers. As long as the 2 tests with the same droplet are close, I would assume your meter is fine.
I think we all understand about organizing our lives around our diabetic cats. I'm very lucky that my closest friends are cat owners and are as devoted to their cats as I am to mine. But, they are the exceptions. One of the members here would take her cat along when she and her DH were at a friend's house for the evening. I don't know if this is feasible for you and Tigger but, it's a thought.
If you're concerned about your meter, there's roughly 20% variance in any meter. In the absence of control solution here's what I'd suggest. First, when you poke Tigger, get a big drop of blood and test twice. Then, do the same thing with yourself. Are the numbers for the 2 tests consistent? Testing Tigger and yourself should give you an idea when testing with both higher and lower numbers. As long as the 2 tests with the same droplet are close, I would assume your meter is fine.
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
just saw your answer about scheduling - i understand. i didn't realize it was a scheduling issue - a lot of vets, mine included, said you have a 2 hour window for giving the shots - i thought it was something like that.
your co-workers are clearly unenlightened sorts! :lol: don't tell them i said so though!!! i've always been a cat person - they like me and i like them, so i've never really understood the whole anti-cat sentiment. my dad's widow is 83 and she comes over sometimes and she doesn't want the cats to touch her or get hair on her clothes. ok. she's so lonely and i think a cat would be great company, but whatever.
we all get why you're devoted to your cat . . . cat_pet_icon
just saw your answer about scheduling - i understand. i didn't realize it was a scheduling issue - a lot of vets, mine included, said you have a 2 hour window for giving the shots - i thought it was something like that.
your co-workers are clearly unenlightened sorts! :lol: don't tell them i said so though!!! i've always been a cat person - they like me and i like them, so i've never really understood the whole anti-cat sentiment. my dad's widow is 83 and she comes over sometimes and she doesn't want the cats to touch her or get hair on her clothes. ok. she's so lonely and i think a cat would be great company, but whatever.
we all get why you're devoted to your cat . . . cat_pet_icon
hnkstr
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354
Yes, my Vet said basically the same thing. Its a "Best Effort" and said you have a two hour window as well.
I will try a bit harder to get that as close to 12 hours as possible, maybe 4:30am - 4:30pm. Sometimes its just not possible.
The co-workers all have dogs i think and to them cats don't do anything but lie around. Well, when Tigger was 6 months old or so some lady was walking two dogs (no leashes) and one of them chased tigger into my house through my patio door. Well, Momma proceeded to jump the dog behind my recliner and beat the living snot out of that dog! All you could see was a blur of white as she pounded on that dog!
The lady looked at me like angrily and i'm like "leash your dog and keep them out of my house or this is what happens!" Never saw her again.
lol
So, she's my guard kitty.. lol And Tigger is the hunter, can let him out for 5 minutes and he's back with a mouse, or a 10lb rabbit!
Yes, my Vet said basically the same thing. Its a "Best Effort" and said you have a two hour window as well.
I will try a bit harder to get that as close to 12 hours as possible, maybe 4:30am - 4:30pm. Sometimes its just not possible.
The co-workers all have dogs i think and to them cats don't do anything but lie around. Well, when Tigger was 6 months old or so some lady was walking two dogs (no leashes) and one of them chased tigger into my house through my patio door. Well, Momma proceeded to jump the dog behind my recliner and beat the living snot out of that dog! All you could see was a blur of white as she pounded on that dog!
The lady looked at me like angrily and i'm like "leash your dog and keep them out of my house or this is what happens!" Never saw her again.
lol
So, she's my guard kitty.. lol And Tigger is the hunter, can let him out for 5 minutes and he's back with a mouse, or a 10lb rabbit!
hnkstr
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354 +11=295 PMPS 331 or 365
Ok, here's my new plan. Used to dose Tigger when I got home (3:30pm or so), but that's only 11 hours so I waited for 4:30pm and the 12 hour mark.
Now, he tested in at 295 at the +11 and then I fed him (If I wouldn't have I would have been seriously injured!) lol
Now, I waited for +12 and tested him twice, one came in at 331 and the second immediate test was 365.
I don't know if its very accurate.
Then I think I fur shot him.. @$^%^&$@$# cat(2)_steam
Ok, here's my new plan. Used to dose Tigger when I got home (3:30pm or so), but that's only 11 hours so I waited for 4:30pm and the 12 hour mark.
Now, he tested in at 295 at the +11 and then I fed him (If I wouldn't have I would have been seriously injured!) lol
Now, I waited for +12 and tested him twice, one came in at 331 and the second immediate test was 365.
I don't know if its very accurate.
Then I think I fur shot him.. @$^%^&$@$# cat(2)_steam
hnkstr
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/27 Tigger AMPS 354 +11=295 PMPS 331 or 365
Ok, this meter is all over the board.
Tested Tigger at +2 and tested 3 times in about a minute
1. 309
2. 265
3. 297
So it dropped 44 points from the first to the second test and then raised 32.
What in the world do i do and which reading do I put on my Spreadsheet??
Ok, this meter is all over the board.
Tested Tigger at +2 and tested 3 times in about a minute
1. 309
2. 265
3. 297
So it dropped 44 points from the first to the second test and then raised 32.
What in the world do i do and which reading do I put on my Spreadsheet??
You can't look at this from high to low.
low ----- test ----- high
306 ----- 382 ----- 458
207 ----- 257 ----- 309
279 ----- 349 ----- 419
232 ----- 290 ----- 348
What I plotted out is your tested number and the +/- 20% range around that number. When you look at it this way, the numbers actually overlap. I would use the number you first tested.
low ----- test ----- high
306 ----- 382 ----- 458
207 ----- 257 ----- 309
279 ----- 349 ----- 419
232 ----- 290 ----- 348
What I plotted out is your tested number and the +/- 20% range around that number. When you look at it this way, the numbers actually overlap. I would use the number you first tested.
mybuddybinks
Member Since 2010
just want to say what a gorgeous picture of Tigger!!
celi & binks
celi & binks
I don't remember what the regulatory agency is (FDA?) but meters are permitted up to 20% variance. So, they are plus or minus 20% of the number you tested. It's the standard error of measurement for any number. So, you take the number in the middle as the best estimate but you need to remember that there's a range around any individual number.
A lot of people here use Relion meters. Several years ago, Consumers Reports did a comparison. The Relion got good scores.
A lot of people here use Relion meters. Several years ago, Consumers Reports did a comparison. The Relion got good scores.
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