Simke AMS 268 +1.15 268 +3 272 +7 360 +11 491
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Re: AMS 268
Simone --
Your AMPS is really not a low number, at least not by Lantus standards. A number below 100 is low(ish). I know this makes you nervous. You can always get a +1 and a +2 test.
There are a couple of housekeeping details:
Simone --
Your AMPS is really not a low number, at least not by Lantus standards. A number below 100 is low(ish). I know this makes you nervous. You can always get a +1 and a +2 test.
There are a couple of housekeeping details:
- Please link today's thread to your thread from yesterday. Copy the location from the top of your browser from yesterday's thread and then paste it between the brackets in your first post in this thread. It will look like location of yesterday's condo here.
- Please use the convention we all use to identify your thread in your subject line. The format is DATE CAT'S NAME AMPS-#, +TIME-#. Using this format allows us to see how Simke is doing at a glance.
Angela & Blackie & 3 Others
Member Since 2010
Re: AMS 268
As you continue with the Tight Regulation Protocol, you'll see Simke's #s start to lower over time. Dose adjustments, and food amounts have a big factor on his #s. You may need to set up a mini meal feeding schedule to keep him from dropping too quickly in the beginning (just a thought on this one). Providing low carb food also helps with #s. Another thing to remember is that his appetite will get better, and he'll start to feel more like his old self as you follow the protocol. I have to say that those yellow #s are much nicer to see than the red ones, that's for sure. Keep up the excellent work!
As you continue with the Tight Regulation Protocol, you'll see Simke's #s start to lower over time. Dose adjustments, and food amounts have a big factor on his #s. You may need to set up a mini meal feeding schedule to keep him from dropping too quickly in the beginning (just a thought on this one). Providing low carb food also helps with #s. Another thing to remember is that his appetite will get better, and he'll start to feel more like his old self as you follow the protocol. I have to say that those yellow #s are much nicer to see than the red ones, that's for sure. Keep up the excellent work!
Amy & Papaya (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: AMS 268
That's a good start for Simke!
Have you looked at the spreadsheets linked in other people's signatures? That will give you an idea of what numbers others see in their cats.
Have a great day!
That's a good start for Simke!
Have you looked at the spreadsheets linked in other people's signatures? That will give you an idea of what numbers others see in their cats.
Have a great day!
PeterDevonMocha
Member Since 2009
Re: AMS 268
Hi guys .. sunny yellows for simke this morning! I know these seem like low numbers but in no time you'll be shooting much lower then this without batting an eye ;-) hang in there, you guys are doing great! Have a great weekend!
Hi guys .. sunny yellows for simke this morning! I know these seem like low numbers but in no time you'll be shooting much lower then this without batting an eye ;-) hang in there, you guys are doing great! Have a great weekend!
Sweeties-Mom
Member Since 2013
Re: Simke AMS 268 +1.15 268 +3 272
What time does he get his shot? It is better to show the +x numbers than the actual times because we all live in different time zones and shoot at different times.
I just got an auto feeder and have been trying different mini-meal spacing. Currently I'm liking this schedule:
Mini meal #1: at shot time
#2: at +1
#3: at +3
#4: at +5
then nothing until the next shot (except for the treats at BG tests). I'm also giving him the same amount at each meal, and the same amount during each cycle. Some beans give different amounts at the meals. We just have to see what works for our sugarcat and for us!
What time does he get his shot? It is better to show the +x numbers than the actual times because we all live in different time zones and shoot at different times.
I just got an auto feeder and have been trying different mini-meal spacing. Currently I'm liking this schedule:
Mini meal #1: at shot time
#2: at +1
#3: at +3
#4: at +5
then nothing until the next shot (except for the treats at BG tests). I'm also giving him the same amount at each meal, and the same amount during each cycle. Some beans give different amounts at the meals. We just have to see what works for our sugarcat and for us!
Re: Simke AMS 268 +1.15 268 +3 272 +7 360
I would probably hold off on the +9 meal unless Simke is driving you crazy for food. We typically suggest that you not feed after nadir. Once your insulin's peak level of activity (i.e., the lowest point in the cycle) has passed, if you feed, there's less insulin available to offset the effect of food. If you then feed after nadir, the pre-shot numbers could be higher.
I would probably hold off on the +9 meal unless Simke is driving you crazy for food. We typically suggest that you not feed after nadir. Once your insulin's peak level of activity (i.e., the lowest point in the cycle) has passed, if you feed, there's less insulin available to offset the effect of food. If you then feed after nadir, the pre-shot numbers could be higher.
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