@MrWorfMen's Mom Yes you are right it should be dated 24,25, & 26th. I haven't figured out how to date the lines.
Thank you for checking on me. If I lived in Canada I probably would have came to your house today with a mini melt down, lol.
So last night after Bear started vomiting I decided I should weigh him. Last week's weigh in (Sep. 22nd) was done by my husband. We don't have a baby scale yet, (But We Will Soon.) My husband took his and Bears weight and subtracted his own weight.
I read and reread Dr Pierson's catinfo.org on a regular basis so I realize it is very important for Bear not to lose too much weight quickly. 16.6 lbs was Bear's Sep 22nd weight. When I weighed him last night around 3AM I got 15.6. My heart started beating faster and I thought, this can't be correct. I reweighed us 2 more times and each time it was 15.6. My mind definitely went to a dark place in fear of losing my beloved cat.
I was exhausted and fighting my anxiety. I started to look for all pertinent information in Pierson's article on weight loss. Then I began to rationalize the situation. Jeff's subtraction could have been off, that would be an easy mistake to make. I needed a comparison weight. The last weight taken before the 16.6lbs would be from the Vet visit in August. I would have to wait until morning when their office opened at 9 to call and ask. I couldn't sleep.
When I called the Vet Office they said his last weight was 14.6. So logically Bear would had have just started his insulin shots when he was last weighed at the Vet, 5 days of insulin to be exact. If Bear's actual weight was 15.6lbs when my husband weighed him then he would have put on 1lb in 5 weeks since his last Vet Visit. This seems very plausible.
I know my reactions were a bit off the scale. I am usually the logical, rational one that people turn to for kindness and advice but I think I am a little too close to my limit and need to find a way to recharge. The responsibility of my mother's life and many needs plus my beloved cat's is on the heavy side.
Now moving on, out of crazy land, you said ask any and all questions. Here are my concerns for Bear.
#1 Weight & Transitioning Food- I assumed because Bear was eating wet canned food with relish we were in the clear for transitioning. Nope, he is refusing wet food more often than not at this point and is definitely not getting his caloric needs. I have looked for Evo on the internet and there isn't a local place I can buy it. I can order and have delivered a 5 or 6lb bag for $63.00. Ouch! Ouch! Since I only have Crappy Hill's Science Diet on hand I have been giving him a few kibbles to up his calories, but I hate using Science Diet. Can you recommend a better dry food than Science Diet for this transitioning period and possibly more affordable than Evo?
Bear is not a cheese cat so Parmesan doesn't entice him. In fact he seems to have an appetite issue or upset stomach problem some of the times because even kibble isn't exciting him. At times he just seems to generally not feel well.
I did get those True Bites Chicken Treats for dogs you recommended. We gave him some Tuesday Evening and he was very excited to eat them. Wednesday and Thursday he gave mixed reactions, taking his time, sniffing them then slowly eating and other times he ate excitedly and scarfed them down quickly. ???? Appetite problems? Stomach upset? Today I have been looking for a baby scale. I will get one asap.
As far as lowering his insulin I definitely don't know the guidelines on BG numbers but am more than willing to reduce. I just don't know if this backsliding, (giving him junk food kibble) will effect his BG and cause instability?
#2 Testing- Bear is becoming increasingly more resistant to testing. I will not quit or give up no matter what though. I am really hoping with time he will become more accepting and calm. Bear has always leaned toward being anxious or fearful. I noticed the last three times as soon as he figures out we are going to test, his pupils become very dilated with only a fine outline of gold showing. Once he knows we are going to test he just wants to get as far away from me as possible. I know many people have said their cat doesn't feel the prick but Bear reacts at every prick, he sometimes slightly growls and always starts jerking his head upward as soon as the lancet penetrates in an attempt to jump away. Then chaos ensues with us or me trying to keep him in a position that I or we can get the blood sample or milk his ear which usually fails and I have to prick again. Lately he is squirming so much when he is bleeding that he gets it on my hand and I can use that blood.
The best true to life example I can give you that is similar, is bathing Bear. I have bathed Bear since he was a kitten, along with numerous other cats, lol. After 9 years of baths this is his attitude. I hate getting wet and I am going to try to get away at all costs. After he is fully wet his escape attempts lessen. As I am working the shampoo into his fur he starts to relax a little and isn't jerking upward as much. He is still uptight but the massage feels good. When I take one hand off Bear to move the faucet to start rinsing he will jerk upward. During the rinsing he will intermittently jerk and try to jump out of the sink but when I am going down his back with crawling fingers he doesn't attempt escape. By the end of rinsing, belly legs, hindquarters and tail he is softly vocal. As I start stroking down on his fur to get some of the water out he goes up a notch and uses his medium voice to complain and his tail starts swishing in annoyance. Sometimes I say a little hay, then hayyy in a low voice and it calms him a bit and he shuts up, lol. He allows me to hold him in the towel for about 5 minutes letting some of the water absorb into it without complaint. When he starts to complain I rub him with the towel a little, knowing his patience is at it's end while he tries to get away and complains loudly. Then I let him go so he can shake his paws and start his own cleaning routine. I talk to him in a soothing manner at different times during his bath. I sometimes laugh at him.
I haven't got to were I laugh during testing but he gets lots of rubs in his favorite places and a soothing voice.
I apologize for such a lengthy response. I don't expect you to solve Bear's anxious manner. I just wanted you to get a better idea of who Bear is. He is a lover/grump and is very loved.
Most of his food seems to be making it to his digestive track because majority of what has come up is water and possibly clear congestion. I know in the article it stated it is more important for Bear's food to stay on board since he is diabetic. Would you recommend for me to transition more slowly, not 100% wet at this point?
) but in a few days, it will become second nature. 
They come in various flavours like chicken, duck possibly shrimp. Mine will only eat the chicken so I haven't paid much attention to the other options. There are also some dried meat treats made by Orijen that some kitties love. Do a search and I'm sure you will get a lot more ideas. Poached turkey or chicken will work too if you are up for cooking for Bear! 