Terminology questions
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squeem3
Member Since 2009
See the Lantus ISG terminology page: http://www.felinediabetes.com/phorum5/read.php?22,1402630,1402630#msg-1402630
Pinks and other colors (green, blue, yellow, red, black) refer to the color coding of the Google spreadsheet many FDMB members use. On the spreadsheet, "pink" means bg between 300 and 399 mg/dl, "yellow" is 200 to 299, blue is 100 to 199, green is 60 to 99, red is 400 to 499, and black is 500 +.
Here's the spreadsheet template: https://docs.google.com/previewtemplate?id=0Atq6T7zqQwhtdHBudTVJTnh0VmZOZk9keV9kbUtzU3c&mode=public Instructions on how to use it and share it with others is here http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=18207
Pinks and other colors (green, blue, yellow, red, black) refer to the color coding of the Google spreadsheet many FDMB members use. On the spreadsheet, "pink" means bg between 300 and 399 mg/dl, "yellow" is 200 to 299, blue is 100 to 199, green is 60 to 99, red is 400 to 499, and black is 500 +.
Here's the spreadsheet template: https://docs.google.com/previewtemplate?id=0Atq6T7zqQwhtdHBudTVJTnh0VmZOZk9keV9kbUtzU3c&mode=public Instructions on how to use it and share it with others is here http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=18207
Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin
Member Since 2009
Actually a bounce should be defined as a soft rebound. Bounces rarely go to the 500s, in my experience at least. 500+ BGs can be the result of a hard rebound, where the cat probably went to hypo numbers as the result of too much insulin. Bounces can be caused by dose changes or other factors, not necessarily too high of dose. Dose changes also cause "new dose wonkiness."
See herehttp://www.vetsulin.com/vet/Cats_Monitoring_Somogyi.aspx
and here http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Rebound for good explanations of rebound.
Pet terms for these effects can be confusing for newbies, sorry about that. Most don't even ask, so thanks for asking. The terms simplify complex issues but their use is unique to the board so best not to use them when speaking with your vet, unless you define what you mean.
See herehttp://www.vetsulin.com/vet/Cats_Monitoring_Somogyi.aspx
and here http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Rebound for good explanations of rebound.
Pet terms for these effects can be confusing for newbies, sorry about that. Most don't even ask, so thanks for asking. The terms simplify complex issues but their use is unique to the board so best not to use them when speaking with your vet, unless you define what you mean.
Hroswitha
Member Since 2011
Thank you. This isn't my first go-round with this sugar kitty, but she's been at the falls since 2006. I'll get up to speed again and then, with luck and the favor of the kitty gods, I'll get to forget it all for a while as she goes back OTJ.
See - I'm learning the lingo already.
See - I'm learning the lingo already.
Deb415andNikki
Member Since 2010
You sound better, Hroswitha! Hope Mala is feeling better, too!
Things sure are different now then 2006! I'm still trying to figure out "shed". Used to mean cat hair on your clothes, furniture, bed...
Welcome to the wonderful world of getting back up to speed again! And huge OTJ thoughts for your precious furry girl.
Encouraging hugs for you both,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever dancing in my heart...
Hroswitha said:
Things sure are different now then 2006! I'm still trying to figure out "shed". Used to mean cat hair on your clothes, furniture, bed...
Welcome to the wonderful world of getting back up to speed again! And huge OTJ thoughts for your precious furry girl.
Encouraging hugs for you both,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever dancing in my heart...
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