the reason I freaked out over his green numbers is because I don't understand how his BG can drop so drastically and then for some reason I am to believe they will just level out before hypo starts? is it because the liver will help this from happening? (obviously it does not in some unfortunate kitties....but usually?)
Yes the liver helps by pumping out glycogen and counter regulatory hormones to raise the numbers back to what it considers normal. If your cat has been in high numbers for some time, too low may mean numbers in the100's and 200's, not just below 50. A clinical hypo with symptoms with Lantus is rare. We don't know which kitties will have symptoms when they get into the 20's and 30's so we treat all cats with numbers in the 40's with a bit of food. We think it's better to give some support and not risk convulsions, seizures or death.
We manage with food and karo if needed to stop the bounces from going too high as well as to keep the numbers from going too low and a hypo occurring. The goal is to keep your cat in lower healing numbers, for as long a period as possible. bounces are counter productive to this strategy. This is why we feed sometimes to keep the numbers on a more even keel. Surfing we call it.
Another concern: if I know that his insulin has the strength to drop his numbers almost 300 points some days.....how can I give that same amount when he doesn't have a high AMPS or PMPS?
~~meaning he doesn't have 300 points to spare
You get those tests mid-cycle, to see how your cat reacts. Your cat may not always drop 300 points in a cycle. You may feel more comfortable following the SLGS protocol. Number below 90 earns a dose reduction.
another question: I am usually home to monitor and encourage eating (fresh can), but I do have to leave this house sometimes (or I will soon be divorced!) ...and I am worried too death to do so ...........can I shoot lower those mornings/evenings?
You really don't want to be changing the dose frequently with Lantus because you will be constantly draining and refilling the depot. And get wacky numbers most of the time. What you can do is, you can leave some extra food out. Either some low carb or medium carb, depending on the BG number before you have to leave the house. Kitty will usually go searching for food when they feel themselves dropping low.
Starting shoot/no shoot threshold is 200. You have 3 choices in this case. Skip the shot, stall the shot and food until the number is higher, give a reduced dose. So if you need to leave and are really worried, pick one of these options.
You hold the needle, you make the decisions. It is always your choice.
