Shooting through the bounce??

[MelissaEbby]

Wendy and Neko mentioned on China's post yesterday that you can shoot through the bounce. I understand in this case it means she could give China the old dose to help her through the bounce tonight, and wait to reduce dose until tomorrow.

So, could I have applied that to my case yesterday where I had to stall the am shot? For example, I waited 45 minutes to shoot in am; Ebby had a great day until about +10. Because I had stalled in the am, I waited until +12 to give shot even though she was already in the 400's by plus 10. Could I have gone back to the old time and shot at say +11 or even +10?

Part of me thinks if she is in 400's, give her insulin if it is at least past +10. I know we want to try and stay on a 12 hour schedule, but why wouldn't we want to bring her down from those numbers as quick as possible? Couldn't I shoot early on these bounces and then make up the time the next day when her numbers are more stable?

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

What you're describing isn't shooting through the bounce. (Well, it may be but that's not how we typically use the term.) What you're describing is giving an early shot as a strategy to help offset high numbers. An early shot acts like a dose increase. It is a perfectly acceptable strategy to use providing your schedule can accommodate the timing. The only word of caution I would note is that if a bounce is breaking, giving an early shot could make for an "exciting" cycle where you might have to deal with fast dropping numbers.

 

[MelissaEbby]

Ok, thanks for explaining Sienne!

The only word of caution I would note is that if a bounce is breaking, giving an early shot could make for an "exciting" cycle where you might have to deal with fast dropping numbers.

Yeah, and I guess she might start clearing her bounces quicker too, so I see where one would have to be more cautious, and it might not be easy to predict how a bounce will play out.

 

[Doreen and PeePee]

What a nice day yesterday. A little scary though. Hope she clears the bounce quickly and hops back down to green soon.

Have a restful day today, Melissa!