New member - Roxy just diagnosed

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Ok. It’s possible you have given Roxy the dose twice.
If that happens again or you are unsure if the dose went in or not...never ever give the dose again.

You will need to monitor this cycle closely now because it is possible Roxy got 2 units instead of one.
So first up let’s get a +1 and a +2 to see how she is going.that is getting a test in one hour and two hours after the shot.
Do you have some high carb food and honey available at home in case we need it?
 
Yes did that. She was so over it by the 4/5th attempt she’d lost interest in them however.. The pen head is so fat you can’t see where you’re sticking it in so abandoned that. Then it seemed to hurt her more when I just used the needle..and she’s not a good bleeder..
 
I was milking it after poking it like the videos I watched. I will do that next time.. I will try warming it more. What is best method?
 
Well done getting the reading.
So that test is probably about +1.5 (1 1/2 hours after the dose of insulin). Is that correct?
So that is a drop from the PMPS BG so I would give her a good snack of food now please.
 
debplowman said:
Oh god I don’t fancy my chances. She was so upset with me and obviously hurt
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It shouldn’t have hurt her to have the test. Try and remain calm when you test her
Do you have anyone to help you with the test.
It’s important that she is monitored this cycle in case she drops low.
 
debplowman said:
Yes my daughter is here
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Ok, that’s good. If you can get her to maybe hold Roxy gently and hum or sing to her as you get the test. Cats pick up stress in the owners and this may help.
Is there anything she particularly likes to eat? You may be able to tempt her as you test her. Most cats will settle down and don’t mind being tested at all.
 
She loves those liquid stick pouch things (Dine Creamy Treats!) but not sure of the carb value .. ? Hasn’t had one for ages. My daughter helped me with the last one. Very hard to stay calm. Can’t really see what you’re doing as she’s black..
 
debplowman said:
She loves those liquid stick pouch things (Dine Creamy Treats!) but not sure of the carb value .. ? Hasn’t had one for ages. My daughter helped me with the last one. Very hard to stay calm. Can’t really see what you’re doing as she’s black..
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Try rubbing a bit of Vaseline thinly on the ear where you prick and the blood may pool. Also make sure you are in a good light or have someone hold a torch.
 
debplowman said:
She was not happy. Think needle went in too much
Insulin was at 6:30pm. So almost 3 hours ago.
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Ok, so the onset of insulin should have happened by now. I would give just a small snack this time of normal low carb food.
You are doing really well!
And yes I can see you have added the BGs to the SS....that is great!
Do you think you could get a test at + 5?
 
Yeah I guess

Preshot test 16.8
6:30pm insulin
8pm test - 14.3
9:15 test - 14.0

so it’s 2 hours 15 since last one?
 
I gave her a Dine Creamy Treat which she adores, so she was quite distracted and used the lancet pen again rather than just the lancet. Used a hot wet towel in a ziplock bag microwaved for a minute. That was much better, quicker, and by myself!
 
Do you know the carb content of those? It says protein 5%, fat 0.2%, ingredients chicken, tuna, thickeners, flavour prawn salmon and colour. Only 12g in each sachet.
 
I think if she got one of those every time I tested her she'd put up with it much better. AS they're only 12g in size would that be OK?
 
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I’d need to see what was in the treat to see if it is high or low carb.
Happy to stay up with you. I’m off to bed now,
See you tomorrow.
 
It says protein 5%, fat 0.2%, ingredients chicken, tuna, thickeners, flavour prawn salmon and colour. Only 12g in each sachet.
 
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