TanyaG
Member Since 2016
Hi all I'm starting a new thread as the other one was getting pretty long. I have updated my signature and spreadsheet so based on that info it would be really helpful to hear your thoughts and suggestions on continued dosing and testing. I noticed today she hasn't dropped much from AMPS to +6.
Tinka is currently on day 3 of insulin, she is on Lantus. I was recommended to do the Go Low Go Slow method on the last thread to begin as Tinka wasn't eating or drinking well due to loss of appetite and had lost weight, likely because she was feeling so unwell from the diabetes. Since yesterday, day 2, her appetite has increased and she has been more social and happier, not hiding under the bed and looking depressed etc. She still showing some signs of neuropathy in her back legs. I asked the vet orginally for something for this but he said the insulin would be fine. I've since been recommended I think it is called Zophran so I wil request this next week to help her.
My understanding from the Lantus stickies is that I will need to perform a curve on day 7 taking readings every 2 hours over a 12 hour period, so I plan to do this. I would like the strongest chance of remission for Tinka so would love your suggestions at that point if we can move onto the TR protocol if it would be helpful to her if her appetitie and eating has continued to be improved. She is currently eating Instinct grain free 95% protein which she seems to be liking. Long term I'd like to go raw. However I would like to look to switch to something that is lower in carbs or doesn't have fruits or vegetables in but my local health store has limited brands. So I'd have to look to travel to Calgary or order online. She can be a fussy eater though. I'm also not sure if changing her diet during the first few weeks whilst we trying to figure out a pattern is a good idea or not. I'm also open to changing her feeding times. She's currently being fed 4 meals just after AMPS, just after mid cycle, just after PMPS and just before bed which is before mid cyle. I'm now managing to get her to eat almost 50g per meal since yesterday, hoping she'll continue to pick up a bit of weight. Past month she was eating 1/3 - 1/2 that amount, so I'm pleased with that change. Thanks in advance!
Tinka is currently on day 3 of insulin, she is on Lantus. I was recommended to do the Go Low Go Slow method on the last thread to begin as Tinka wasn't eating or drinking well due to loss of appetite and had lost weight, likely because she was feeling so unwell from the diabetes. Since yesterday, day 2, her appetite has increased and she has been more social and happier, not hiding under the bed and looking depressed etc. She still showing some signs of neuropathy in her back legs. I asked the vet orginally for something for this but he said the insulin would be fine. I've since been recommended I think it is called Zophran so I wil request this next week to help her.
My understanding from the Lantus stickies is that I will need to perform a curve on day 7 taking readings every 2 hours over a 12 hour period, so I plan to do this. I would like the strongest chance of remission for Tinka so would love your suggestions at that point if we can move onto the TR protocol if it would be helpful to her if her appetitie and eating has continued to be improved. She is currently eating Instinct grain free 95% protein which she seems to be liking. Long term I'd like to go raw. However I would like to look to switch to something that is lower in carbs or doesn't have fruits or vegetables in but my local health store has limited brands. So I'd have to look to travel to Calgary or order online. She can be a fussy eater though. I'm also not sure if changing her diet during the first few weeks whilst we trying to figure out a pattern is a good idea or not. I'm also open to changing her feeding times. She's currently being fed 4 meals just after AMPS, just after mid cycle, just after PMPS and just before bed which is before mid cyle. I'm now managing to get her to eat almost 50g per meal since yesterday, hoping she'll continue to pick up a bit of weight. Past month she was eating 1/3 - 1/2 that amount, so I'm pleased with that change. Thanks in advance!
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I will keep working on adding the BGs to her puzzle. I'll also post over on the Langis forum soon. I have been reading their stickies too. It's a lot to learn
Is it normal for a BG to not really drop much in a 12 hr period. She's gone today from AMPS 15.4, +6 was 15 and plus +9 was 15.2. Very different to previous days where she dropped lower over the period. I'm sure I administered the shot correctly so just wondering why it didn't shift much. Thanks again!!
