PLEASE READ Me CAT DIABETES

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Magic Johnson, I tried several times with different photos (digital camera) Message tells me the file is too large. I'm not very good with stuff like this I don't know how to downsize the photo.
I just looked at Magic's spreadsheet his readings look great! I'm praying my Ravans's get better.

I think I'm doing something wrong His readings are always in the 400's at night. I give 1 unit of Lantus 2 x a day,but one time his glucose dropped to 68 & I got scared & didn't give any insulin next time. Now it's always up & down like a roller coaster! If anyone knows a lot about this Please look at Ravan's spreadsheet & give me some advice.
 
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JoyBee said:
Magic Johnson, I tried several times with different photos (digital camera) Message tells me the file is too large. I'm not very good with stuff like this I don't know how to downsize the photo/
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On a computer open mspaint

Start
Run

MSPAINT

now open up your picture ...go find it

OR

RIGHT CLICK the picture where it is saved in the computer. Right click the file and open it

Open using MSPAINT

Resize ...and then save or email
It to me and I’ll

And I will email it back to you at he right size
 
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I didn't realize I was back on the intro forum. I was told to go to the main forum. I get confused with all that's going on!

Magic I'll try do follow your instructions & email you the photo.
Thanks

I'll check back (on the Main forum) tomorrow. Got to get some sleep now.
 
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I didn't realize I was back on the intro forum. I was told to go to the main forum. I get confused with all that's going on!
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Mspaint will allow you to resize try 50 and 50 on the horizontal and vertical then choose a new name save it and remember where you saved it the desktop will work then try that one for upload under avatar
 
JoyBee said:
I didn't realize I was back on the intro forum. I was told to go to the main forum. I get confused with all that's going on!

Magic I'll try do follow your instructions & email you the photo.
Thanks

I'll check back (on the Main forum) tomorrow. Got to get some sleep now.
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OK J - I got the picture all cropped for you for your avatar - you have a beautiful cat!!!

The people here on the website can help you with your picture...you just need to get it uploaded...it is the right size for uploading your original was 32 MB and that is why it would not work in email or the upload
now its down to 283kb LOTS SMALLER and kitty is framed
 
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Thank you so much! I've been on the computer ALL day trying to do that. Where is the cropped photo? Can YOU add it to the Box?
 
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Did you check your home email??? I emailed you an attachment you can download it from your email to your computer- remember where you put it

And upload to your profile avatar

I will post it here but you will need to login to this site as you are now and go to your member profile then avatar

Joy, RAVAN is gorgeous!!!

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The photo was taken last week. He was playing on the Box that I cut holes into. He's looking a bit ruff now, after barely eating for a few days. They lose weight so fast! He's doing a bit better. I hope it continues. One day at a time.Right? Is it possible to post another photo of his sisters?
 
Thank you Magic! Yes, I want him Healed! and Peggy Sue also. She doesn't have Diabetes but she acts like Ravan. Not eating, Lethargic? She had High Liver enzymes a few months ago. Milk Thistle brought the enzymes down. I also want to mention that I've used CBD oil to get them to eat. I forgot all about it . 2 yrs ago One of Ravan's brothers had Melanoma on his lip & had surgery, but it came back in a few weeks & spread. When he stopped eating I did a lot of research & read about CBD Oil. It's kinda expensive (for Me any way) but it does work & I never noticed any side effects. My little Jai was eating the morning he died. I order from CW Hemp / Paws (Charlotte's Web by the Stanley Bros.)
It's also supposed to help with pain also. I use 4 or 5 drops in baby food in a syringe.
Another thing I came across a few days ago, it's for Veterinarians .The Vet Orders these forms & places a few drops of the animals blood on the space provided.Lets the blood dry & mails it to the Lab. They do an A1C Test.It will tell the Average blood glucose for the previous 70 days in cats & 110 days in dogs. It gives 6 times more data over traditional tests. I'm going to ask my Vet . to order the forms.

https://amvet.s3.amazonaws.com/_media/_pdf/AVET_Handout_0218.pdf ( article about diabetes in animals)

http://www.vmdtoday.com/news/a1c-test-now-available-for-cats-and-dogs ( A1C TEST)

https://www.cwhemp.com/charlottes-web-pet-hemp-oil-supplement (CBD Oil)

Hope this info can be of Help.
 
Sharon, My poor Alice is a bit of a recluse. She was a Kitten in my yard,that I took in a few weeks before I found Ravan & his brothers & sisters. She's always been kinda wild. The only time I get to pet her is when I lay down at night she comes & snuggles. In the Morning she elusive. She has Stomatitis for many years now. I deal with that the best I can.
 
Is anyone still around? I need HELP! Ravan's glucose has dropped to 162 from 488 this morning What do i do ? If I give him the insulin I'm scared it might go too low. He's been eating all day so I didn't expect this big drop. I went on the lantus form but so far ,since i got his reading, no one has replied? What to do? And on top of that Peggy Sue jumped down off the back of a high chair & came down weird Now she's limping! It's her right front leg. I'm wondering if it might be broken.( I'm going to lose my mind. ) I'm so worn out I thought I'd get to bed early now I'll be up again all night.

HELP!
 
It looks like Ravan went from 162 to 245? And so you gave 1 Unit that is what I would have done myself - it might be a good sign Ravan is starting to go into yellows! If you look at my speed sheet Maji went yellow for a while - I think they called it Sunny-days here LOL then after doing that for a while she bounced a little then back to yellow then dropped into blues. If Ravan gets to like 108 or something before a shot I would probably wait and test again in 1/2 hr if still low don’t shoot. If really in doubt and fretting don’t shoot but in your case 162 was not too low AND you retested and the glucose had gone up so you did the right thing. You can always drop the doseage to 1/2 if you don’t want to lose ground but are afraid to give a full shot. Don’t be surprised if after a period of time You have to drop to 1/2 dosages for a while It can happen!!! I think you can look at this 162 as a good sign!!! ;)

As far as Peggy Sue is she limping but actually using the paw a bit? If she’s using the paw a bit I believe it’s not broken but might be sprained. If Peggy Sue WILL NOT STEP on the paw at all holding it off the ground it might be broken and you would need to go to a vet - I would find a diff vet based on your experiences with your previous ones...

Just my two cents and I’m new here there are lots of people that have a ton of knowledge here.

Don’t fret things might be getting better with Ravan and cats do funny things jumping down and stuff they heal very quickly BUT if the leg is broken IE If kitty will not even set it down at all then get her in.
 
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Good Morn'in Magic,I freaked out last night when I saw Ravan's bg dropped 326 points it was 488 am 162 pm ! He was eating pretty good all day so I didn't expect that huge change. I got on the lantus forum & people responded. It was 30 mins past his shot time so i was really worried but they told me that occasionally it was OK to be late. They advised I wait & retest & sure enough his bg went up to 245 so I gave him his regular dose. This morning I checked at 1am it was up to 401 He was eating in the morning He woke me at 5am for food ate 1/2 can I checked at 8:45 bg 322 He just got his shot at 9:45 am, I sure hope this is a GOOD sign. Did you get a chance to check the info I posted yesterday about CBD oil for not eating & A1c test for cats? I'm hoping it might help someone. I prefer to give natural meds ,if they work. I dislike Big Pharma! I don't take any meds myself Turmeric works great for the occasional ache. Peggy Sue slept next to me during the night. This morning I carried her downstairs & she appears to be walking better. Still limping a bit but now putting a bit of weight on the foot. I'm hoping it's just a sprain. If it gets worse I'll take her for an X-ray today. It seems they always have a problem right before the weekend! When my boys were little it was like that also! Thank you again for all your help with my avatar. I've been sitting so much in front of this computer I'll try to get out for a walk while my cats are sleeping. Later.
 
If she is putting any weight on the foot this is a good sign! Usually with a break, they will not even put it down. Cats are pretty resilient! They heal extremely quickly... which is why when they get in cat fights...the will get abscesses so easily, their outer skin heals quickly and heals over the wound trapping bacteria! then the abscess develops. Cats are really special!

I did see the links but work and am already late...I gotta run... I have taken Turmeric but I was allergic to it...and had a bad reaction it took several days to get it out of my system and never took it again! It works well for some people.

Ravan will balance out...just be consistent... :)

Also you have complete control...you don't have to give a shot...but at 162 it is not like 99, which gets scary.... if in doubt or really concerned skip or reduce, but 162 is not too low :)
 
Morning Sharon, I never know what forum I'm on!! Where do I look? If you read my reply above you'll see everything has calmed down this morning.I get too anxious when it involves my cats. Is there a way to contact someone if I have an "Important" question that I need answered NOW ? I would never bother anyone just to talk, but like last night i was panicking because ravan's shot was due & I had no Idea if anyone would answer me. Did you get a chance to read the info I posted about CBD oil & the New A1c test for cats? I was hoping it might help someone. I want to try to help after how nice everyone was to me since i joined. I'm going to try to get out for a walk. Too much time in front of the computer,sitting!
 
I haven’t seen your post on CBD. or A1c test, but several people here use cbd. I’ll look for the post.
 
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