Nico 2.0

[Tyleete]

Hello again!
I was asked to make another thread and to just attach the last to it.
So welcome to Nico 2.0
Questions I so have.
We changed him up to half a unit more just Friday evening. From 1 to 1.5 units twice a day.
His numbers are still very high. If it is going to help, would it be instant or will it take time to show? How long do I wait with numbers still so high? I just feel so disappointed after his numbers are still what I call devastating.
And I'm looking at replacing my boy's pet test meter by Advocate, with a Relion. But they're configured to humans. So how do I make that work for knowing what's good and bad?
I think that's it. Going to sleep with another 500's night. Another pic of my little man for the new thread. Thanks again to all that have helped so much.
Intro Nico pt.1

 

[Tyleete]

What type of testing am I suppose to do tomorrow?
I know to test before he eats & gets his insulin both times. Should I be testing at any other time?

 

[Tyleete]

Do they normally feel hot? He hasn't had a fever any of the times he's been in, but for the last couple of months he's been sleeping on the house's vents and the hard floor in the bedroom.
I mean, he spends time up with me in bed, and also in other cubbies. But my old guy that passed from bone marrow cancer did this right at the end. And so it makes me so nervous when I see him do it.

 

[Tyleete]

Just updated this morning. Too high to register, meaning 600+

 

[Lara & Luciole (Lu)]

I don't want to give my opinion as I am not familiar with Prozinc, so can't give any dosing advice.
I know if this was my cat I'd be giving more insulin, until Nico is getting better numbers.
@Suzanne & Darcy is the expert, who you'll get great advice from.

You're doing great with testing so far! Be sure to get a test or two in in the PM, as kitties can go lower at night.

With Prozinc, the onset, when insulin starts being effective is 2 hours after the shot. But I have limited knowlodge and just wanted to give you a response and some encouragement!

 

[Tyleete]

I don't want to give my opinion as I am not familiar with Prozinc, so can't give any dosing advice.
I know if this was my cat I'd be giving more insulin, until Nico is getting better numbers.
@Suzanne & Darcy is the expert, who you'll get great advice from.

You're doing great with testing so far! Be sure to get a test or two in in the PM, as kitties can go lower at night.

With Prozinc, the onset, when insulin starts being effective is 2 hours after the shot. But I have limited knowlodge and just wanted to give you a response and some encouragement!

Thanks!
Suzanne was the one to suggest just going up to the 1.5. But we'll see if she thinks different after yet another 600+ night. I think she said it can take a few days? It's all very confusing to me still. He keeps losing weight. It just sucks. I can't imagine how he feels.

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

Hello again!
I was asked to make another thread and to just attach the last to it.
So welcome to Nico 2.0
Questions I so have.
We changed him up to half a unit more just Friday evening. From 1 to 1.5 units twice a day.
His numbers are still very high. If it is going to help, would it be instant or will it take time to show? How long do I wait with numbers still so high? I just feel so disappointed after his numbers are still what I call devastating.
And I'm looking at replacing my boy's pet test meter by Advocate, with a Relion. But they're configured to humans. So how do I make that work for knowing what's good and bad?
I think that's it. Going to sleep with another 500's night. Another pic of my little man for the new thread. Thanks again to all that have helped so much.
Intro Nico pt.1

He is so cute!

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

Let me look at your spreadsheet data to see what is happening.

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

Okay. Nico is being stubborn! I understand that.

Question: where is the curve data from the other day? Didn’t you test every two hours. I don’t see it on the spreadsheet.

 

[Tyleete]

It was the 17th. I had been on the phone to the vet when she'd said to stop with the curve after I'd done the preshot test and the +2, +4, & +6 with disastrous results.
Said to increase and wait to try again.
That I wouldn't get any better readings at a +8 and above.
Today was awful because at his +5 reading was seemingly pointless after the 'HI' reading to me to do both 4 & 6, so went with your 5 idea from other day. Luckily I had 2 testers, because 1 died on me and so I had to stab him again. And again when the strip said not enough blood, and gave an error code. And again because the strip was in too long with no result before I could give his ear another prick. I hate this system and will be picking up a Relion to compare it tomorrow.
Told him I wouldn't stab him again tonight, because what's the use with those numbers. There is NO chance of him going hypo.