Pita's Dosing Party: 6

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Remember most of those blues are within the meter variance, meaning they're really like greens. AND he comes down on his own throughout the cycle...a sign that the pancreas is working. :)
 
I'm embarrassed to say that I almost didn't put any of his numbers in today cuz I felt defeated. AMPS was 137, 1.25 hrs away from PMPS was 159- NS both times. I'm going to make the eclipse my scapegoat for now since animals are much more sensitive to natural happenings. However, I'm wondering how many days of higher numbers I should give until I dose again? Thanks guys!
 
There isn't a for sure right answer on this, so here are my thoughts on it:

First of all, I agree with you about the eclipse. My kitties were more than a little skittish when the temperature started dropping.

Second, Pita has had a bit of a history of going down, and then up, and then down again. And his mid-cycles have typically been quite a bit lower all on his own. If he was mine, I'd keep an eye on his eating, drinking, peeing, and playing, and then hold off on insulin unless he starts running solidly over 120 for a few days. (not just at meal times). His meal time BG doesn't seem as reliable an indicator. You wouldn't want to give him a shot on a 159, if his natural mid-cycle is taking him down to those 50-80's that he's typically been getting.

If you start to see secondary symptoms though (excessive drinking, peeing, etc.), then we might need to reconsider that. Or if his pre-shots start to solidly hang out too high. But right now you are pretty evenly split with a few hovering around 100 and few that are too high.

Curious what everyone else will think about what you should do....?
 
Yeah, I do think the eclipse might be part of it. I'm with Djamila...cats normal BG can vary. Just keep an eye on symptoms and if you see some recurrence of older symptoms, look into what we need to do. Don't let one cycle get you down too much, Caitlin. I know it's tough, but Pita is a tough cookie and for all we know the eclipse or a hairball or "Oh look a squirrel!" syndrome made him run a bit higher today.
 
+2 was 67. So far, no negative symptoms. He's playing more, waiting for Brat to eat first and not excessively drinking or urinating. So keep your fingers and paws crossed! I'm not sure what will happen from the move, but I'd love to stay in this happy place at least until then :) thank you both!
 
175 AMPS. What I would give to be home and test today! I'll keep an eye on symptoms the rest of the week but my plan is to do a curve on Saturday and dose on Sunday depending on the numbers.
 
Rachel said:
Wave the insulin in front of him...I've heard that can work!
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Thank you for that- it made me laugh and I'm not feeling great right now (personally/mentally). I got home and just fed them because I was so nervous and just didn't want to know :confused:. I'll test before bed.
 
Pita is a unique little soul, isn't he? He just doesn't want to be like all the other kitties. He wants to march to the beat of his own little drummer. :joyful:
 
Djamila said:
Pita is a unique little soul, isn't he? He just doesn't want to be like all the other kitties. He wants to march to the beat of his own little drummer. :joyful:
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It's like when kids go against the grain of fashion and whatnot to be different and feel unique. Pita's got that covered!

113 AMPS
 
I think I should dose in the am as well as do a curve. His numbers have been very high today and I just don't want to keep hoping/waiting. Originally I was going to do a curve tomorrow and do Sunday as needed, but I think if I dose and curve, it might be better...?
 
Oh Pita! FWIW, I think that was the right decision. It would have been hard to ignore a 223. Hopefully he'll just need a couple of days and get back on track. :bighug:
 
130 AMPS, normal behavior. UGH! Now I am so confused. I'm not sure if I should just dose, cross my fingers he doesn't go too low and test all day OR just NS and test all day. On one hand, I'm home/can be available to help if I do shoot. On the other, he dropped to 55 with .1 units starting 100 points higher. :mad::nailbiting:o_O I feel like I'm gonna have to flip a coin.
 
On 8/2 I gave .1 on a 131 AMPS. I'm hoping it goes as well for today and he doesn't drop too far, too quickly.
 
Are you still giving the +9 snacks? If not, I wonder if that would help keep those PS numbers a little lower?
 
Caitlin M said:
180 PMPS, giving .1 units. Do I need to edit/take down my remission thread?
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Nope! You DID achieve remission...he went 2 weeks without a shot. With luck, this is just a blip, but I think you can still say you achieved remission (14 days is a LONG time).
 
Rachel said:
Nope! You DID achieve remission...he went 2 weeks without a shot. With luck, this is just a blip, but I think you can still say you achieved remission (14 days is a LONG time).
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Thanks Rachel! I'm looking at it as, he probably knows a change is about to happen ( I have a feliway plug in, but still). So hopefully once he's settled into his new home we can get these numbers back down :)
 
I agree with Rachel and Kris - Pita earned his OTJ status. Now he'll just get to have two of them! And you're probably right about Pita knowing there is something up with the move drawing closer. A little time in that lovely California sunshine and he should be just fine! :cool::smuggrin:
 
Ugh, I can't tell if .1 is too little even with a mid 100 PS! Can't wait to have Friday off to get more midday tests. :oops::cat:
 
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