Ricky update, AMPS(295) today

[PamJV]

Yesterday Ricky had readings of AMPS (192), +2(185), +4 (161), +7 (275), PMPS (275) +4 (275). This seemed like a break through for him. I had just started him on Dr. Elsey's dry food the day before.

Now this morning AMPS (295). I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the two morning AMPS are so different. Ricky was eating quite a bit 2 hours before the Tuesday AMPS. It's possible on Monday he hadn't eaten at all for many hours at AMPS.

Also this morning his walk was better prior to the shot and he also played with toys and tried to wrestle his brother Buddy. I don't think I've seen him that way for many months. That was heartwarming. However then a couple hours after the shot his walk was showing the plantigrade gait again.

Here is a question about spreadsheets. Is there a way to print them without having the boxes colored in? When I print the sheet the red and pink come out so dark they look the same and it is also hard to read the numbers due to how heavy the color comes through?

Pam

From yesterday: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...raid-to-increase-insulin.178183/#post-1967990

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Looks like he is still bouncing from those nice blues he had yesterday. Since you have been testing him, those were his first blues so his body is reacting to them as if he is too low and throwing out counter regulatory hormones which causes the bouncing. Remember, a bounce can last for 3 days or 6 cycles. That would explain his different AMBG's for the two mornings. Below is taking from the Lantus Stickie on Bouncing:

Bouncing - Bouncing is simply a natural reaction to what the cat's system perceives as a BG value that is "too low". "Too low" is relative. If a cat is used to BGs in the 200's, 300's, or higher for a long time, then even a BG that drops to 150 can trigger a "bounce". Bouncing can also be triggered if the blood glucose drops too low and/or too fast.The pancreas, then the liver, release glucogon, glycogen and counter-regulatory hormones. The end result is a dumping of "sugar" into the bloodstream to save the cat from going hypoglycemic from a perceived low. The action is often referred to as "liver panic" or "panicky liver". *Usually*, a bounce will clear kitty's system within 3 days (6 cycles).

AS far as printing the SS out without using the colors, I don't know, maybe someone with tech knowledge will weigh in.

 

[PamJV]

Looks like he is still bouncing from those nice blues he had yesterday. Since you have been testing him, those were his first blues so his body is reacting to them as if he is too low and throwing out counter regulatory hormones which causes the bouncing. Remember, a bounce can last for 3 days or 6 cycles. That would explain his different AMBG's for the two mornings. Below is taking from the Lantus Stickie on Bouncing:.

Bobbie, Thanks. So I take this to mean that his numbers could flatten out over the course of a week at this dose? Today at +6 (195).
Pam

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

could flatten out over the course of a week

Bouncing can take 3 days or 6 cycles, so you should hopefully see him coming back down by then. It might take a while until he starts to flatten with a kitty who likes to bounce. This is where you will need some patience pants to wear. We have all had to wear them. Some of us more and longer than others. But, the good news is that you have lowered the carb count on his food and he had his first blue ever! His body has to learn to adjust now to the new lower carb food with the insulin.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

So I take this to mean that his numbers could flatten out over the course of a week at this dose? Today at +6 (195).

It's possible. Or he could go lower than he is used to and bounce again. Don't be disheartened, this is perfectly normal for a cat that is fairly newly diabetic.