No shot for Riley tonight

[lbeerman]

Riley's BG before feeding was 76 tonight. That was at +12. I thought maybe it was a bad reading and rechecked. It was 69. :? I fed him and it was up to 104 an hour later. I'm confused.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Not sure whether it is too much insulin or his pancreas joining the party or both. Either way, I'd skip tonight, expect a high number in the am, but reduce. Maybe .75? Or if you have U100 needles, maybe .6?

It looks like he has started to respond to the insulin and/or his pancreas is starting to work again. Both are good news!

 

[lbeerman]

Thank you! I honestly didn't know whether to be alarmed or relieved by tonights numbers.

I will be getting the u100 needles this weekend. (provided my Walmart has them) That should make measuring the smaller doses much easier. Right now I am just stopping just shy of the 1 unit mark on the u40 needles.


Thank you so much for all your advise. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!!

 

[BJM]

WalMart generally carries the reliOn brand and I know there is a 30 mL (cc - same thing) version with the half-unit markings, a 30 or 31 gauge needle which is 5/16" long. You might call in advance to ask them if they have them in stock, and if not, to order some.

If you have a sturdy ruler with millimeter markings, you may be able to use that to get a consistent amount out of the U-40 syringes by always lining up a specific ruler marking to a specific syringe marking, then placing a mark on the syringe for the amount you want to draw. Not perfect, but a tad more consistent than just eyeballing.

 

[Charley]

I am dealing with the same thing with Charley. I also have the u40's too. I hoping Mr P is settling in for a nice long visit with our kitties.