Numbers dropping because of food?

[TempestsMum]

ok so after being really high last night probably because she doesn't like the new food and refused to eat yesterday - I gave her a tin of the cheaper food (still low carb and on the recommended list). She ate that and also again all day today. She eats it but isn't that fussed on it, I'm hoping my trial box arrives soon from the happy kitty company.

Either there's something wrong with my brand new meter or ?? Could food really have that much impact in such a short time?

I'm so anxious now about tomorrow... If shes starting insulin in the evening (I will be testing before the vets appt and feeding her before we go) and she's dropping now... I'm terrified of her taking a hypo.. I've rearranged my work days so only have to work Friday. I plan to come home every 2 hours to make sure.

After losing my beloved Crunchie just before new year and my dog who could literally go anytime with her heart.. I can't lose another just now especially if it's my mistake!

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

If there was very little food eaten that would normally cause glucose levels to be lower. When a kitty is not eating for whatever reason people are often advised to lower the insulin dose.

I believe you are using Prozinc...could you add that to your signature when you get a chance so I will tag @Sue and Oliver (GA)

 

[TempestsMum]

We are starting prozinc tomorrow @Tuxedo Mom
I'm probably just having a total freak out over nothing.. It's like tomorrow it all becomes all too real, and if I mess up then I put her life in danger..

 

[Sharon14]

Hi Tara, a change to low carb food can lower her numbers significantly, also as Mary Ann says, if Tempest isn't eating as much as usual, that too can lower her numbers. The yellow numbers are still above normal range and call for some insulin. As long as you're testing you'll be able to keep her safe. How is she feeling today?

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

We are starting prozinc tomorrow @Tuxedo Mom
I'm probably just having a total freak out over nothing.. It's like tomorrow it all becomes all too real, and if I mess up then I put her life in danger..

It is always nerve wracking in the beginning. You have lots of support on here and there are people who can guide you along until you feel more comfortable.

 

[TempestsMum]

Hi Tara, a change to low carb food can lower her numbers significantly, also as Mary Ann says, if Tempest isn't eating as much as usual, that too can lower her numbers. The yellow numbers are still above normal range and call for some insulin. As long as you're testing you'll be able to keep her safe. How is she feeling today?

She's great today, sleeping in her usual spot on the end of my bed, every time I go to the fridge she comes running begging for chicken (she only gets chicken when I'm doing her glucose test) and wanting scratches.
I'm a bag of nerves. Was fine until I tested her after work and again a couple of hours after. She's not keen on the new food still and seems to lick off the jelly unless she's really hungry.

I've noticed though that since the new food started she's not peeing as much, instead of 2 days it's now 3 before I've to do a complete change.

It is always nerve wracking in the beginning. You have lots of support on here and there are people who can guide you along until you feel more comfortable.

I'm such a wimp I know I really thanking god I found this place, otherwise I'd be a complete mess.. Need to get my practical hat back on. Thank you I'm glad you are all here.

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

I've noticed though that since the new food started she's not peeing as much, instead of 2 days it's now 3 before I've to do a complete change.

As her numbers start to stay in better ranges the amount of water drank and peeing should start to come down. Doing food changes can take a bit of time, sometimes just slowly adding in the new food with the older food and cutting back on the high carb little by little will be better accepted. But you are doing the change and that is wonderful.

I dare say every single person on here was a basket case when their kittys were first diagnosed. It is a scary thing to deal with, but the great support that people on here give helps make the journey a little less scary. I remember many many meltdowns I had when I first started, so don't feel that you are a wimp...you are a good Mum who is doing the best for your furbaby.

 

[TempestsMum]

As her numbers start to stay in better ranges the amount of water drank and peeing should start to come down. Doing food changes can take a bit of time, sometimes just slowly adding in the new food with the older food and cutting back on the high carb little by little will be better accepted. But you are doing the change and that is wonderful.

I dare say every single person on here was a basket case when their kittys were first diagnosed. It is a scary thing to deal with, but the great support that people on here give helps make the journey a little less scary. I remember many many meltdowns I had when I first started, so don't feel that you are a wimp...you are a good Mum who is doing the best for your furbaby.

She refuses dry food if offered wet so she doesn't get any dry now - not since I upped the wet food again which has been since last week. (Thursday I think) and she's just on the low carb since Friday/Saturday (I threw the last of the biscuits away as she wasn't eating them - the new box went to my neighbours cats).
I just have to find some wet food she really enjoys that's low carb I can't wait for the Mac's and om mom nom to arrive and pray she enjoys it more than the butchers. She won't touch the hi-life one.

I'm glad it's not only me then. I'd be devastated if I did something wrong and made her worse or was fatal. I'm really glad I'm going to be here every day all day but Friday with her. I will be testing often! Just for my own peace of mind.

I don't know how you do the huggy thingys. But I'd have put some in - so consider yourself hugged back

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

She refuses dry food if offered wet so she doesn't get any dry now - not since I upped the wet food again which has been since last week. (Thursday I think) and she's just on the low carb since Friday/Saturday (I threw the last of the biscuits away as she wasn't eating them - the new box went to my neighbours cats).
I just have to find some wet food she really enjoys that's low carb I can't wait for the Mac's and om mom nom to arrive and pray she enjoys it more than the butchers. She won't touch the hi-life one.

I'm glad it's not only me then. I'd be devastated if I did something wrong and made her worse or was fatal. I'm really glad I'm going to be here every day all day but Friday with her. I will be testing often! Just for my own peace of mind.

I don't know how you do the huggy thingys. But I'd have put some in - so consider yourself hugged back

You are doing a great job all round and should feel proud of yourself. There are people in this world that find out their kitty is diabetic and give up right at the start. The people on this site are passionate about our furkids and there are many knowledgeable people who stay on even after their kitty has crossed the bridge just to help out others.

If you want to add some "fun" to your posts there are a number of emoticons you can add to your posts. Just click on the smiley face thingy (technical terms you know ) on the bar at the top when you start a post. It will open up a bar of different emoticons you can use in your post.

Thank you for the hug back. There are lots of hugs given on this site for lots of reasons.

 

[Sharon14]

Glad she's feeling good! When Colin started on insulin, I followed him everywhere, worried. Poor fellow lost a lot of sleep with me waking him up worried. I wasn't testing at the time though, and since I've started that, it's a lot less scary because I know what his numbers are and what to do if they are low. You will get there too!

 

[TempestsMum]

You are doing a great job all round and should feel proud of yourself. There are people in this world that find out their kitty is diabetic and give up right at the start. The people on this site are passionate about our furkids and there are many knowledgeable people who stay on even after their kitty has crossed the bridge just to help out others.

If you want to add some "fun" to your posts there are a number of emoticons you can add to your posts. Just click on the smiley face thingy (technical terms you know ) on the bar at the top when you start a post. It will open up a bar of different emoticons you can use in your post.

Thank you for the hug back. There are lots of hugs given on this site for lots of reasons.

I will try the thingys lol thank you and it works yay!

Glad she's feeling good! When Colin started on insulin, I followed him everywhere, worried. Poor fellow lost a lot of sleep with me waking him up worried. I wasn't testing at the time though, and since I've started that, it's a lot less scary because I know what his numbers are and what to do if they are low. You will get there too!

Thank you! I know I'm going to be the same come tonight.