Odd no's can Lantus 'hide' and hit much later?

[Vyktors Mum]

After a good night (down to 162) and AMPS of 229 Vyktors numbers have risen all day: +2 263; +4 290; +6 288; +8 302; +10 320. I gave him a scruff shot this morning and had no evidence that it was a 'fur shot'. In fact the vet clippered the fur off Vyktor's scruff to assist me learn how to do it so I have a clear view and I put my fingers behind the tent where I'm shooting so I can feel if the needles gone all the way through. I didn't smell anthing and there wawsn't a wet spot although he's only on 1.25U.

So my question is - could lantus from this morning still be lurking around in his system somewhere with a possibility that it could still kick in, like after I give him another shot in about 2 1/2 hours time?

Last condo http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=59597

I really hope the answer's no because I just gave him his PM shot!

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

What you re seeing is what we call a "bounce." A similar pattern occurred on 12/24. A bounce (or rebound) occurs when your cat drops into lower numbers than he's used to or if he drops fast. As a result, the liver reacts to what it presumes is a dangerous situation by dumping a stored form a glucose along with counterregulatory hormones into the bloodstream. This lifesaving mechanism causes BG numbers to spike. It's a normal reaction. The longer Vyktor spends in lower numbers, the more his body will re-acclimate to being in a normal BG range. It can take up to 72 hours for the bounce to clear.

The Lantus isn't going to sneak up and "hit" later.

 

[mybuddybinks]

Sienne know her stuff!

and Vyktor's mum...i don't know you well enough to know your sense of humor,
so I will apologize in advance if this doesn't make you laugh...
but I have a very graphic imagination- and when I read your post,
I pictured a vial of Lantus peeking cagily around the corner...waiting until your back was turned to pounce! :lol:

It's wonderful to see Vyktor responding so quickly...
unfortunately...we would all prefer that their livers would refrain from panicking and causing bounces :roll:

hope you and Vyktor have a good day

celi & binks

 

[julie & punkin (ga)]

if you haven't seen this yet, it explains the actions that cause some of the weird numbers you might encounter with Lantus:

http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=46012