Buddy's SS up and going questions on how to share info

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  1. Teresa & Buddy

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    Finally, Buddy's SS is usable. Thanks to Marje and Gracie. I would like to know how anyone else can see the numbers if I ask for help, how could I e-mail the SS to someone else. Any advise that you might have on anything concerning the SS.
     
  2. Kris & Teasel

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    All we have to do is click on "Buddy's Spreadsheet" and it takes us there.

    I suggest that you stick with a dose for at least 3 cycles until you amass more info on Buddy's responses. Your 2u dose gave you a low green so you dropped to 1 u. That's OK for now and you should stay there for tonight and tomorrow AM. There are lots of dose options between 1 u and 2u. Do your U40 syringes have half unit markings? That would allow 1.5 u by reading directly as well as 1.25 u and 1.75 u by eyeballing between marks.
     
  3. JanetNJ

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    We can see it just fine. Good job getting it going.
     
  4. Rachel

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    All right! This is great! I think there is a way to email it to someone like your vet if that is what you wanted...but yes, anyone on this forum can see it just fine.
     
  5. Teresa & Buddy

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    I still have a lot more info to enter, but I had to be away later in the day
     
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    I would like to do that if possible. This morning I have him 2 units and now he is @200 so I am afraid to give him 2 units, it is time for injection and I do not know what to give. In the last week he has had at least 2 episodes of very low readings like 41 & 35.
    I have been getting up in the middle of the night to test him, but I am afraid he will go hypo in the night and I won't wake up. How many units would you give with a reading like 200.
     
  7. JanetNJ

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    I wouldn't do more than 1. Perhaps even 0.5 as you don't have much data.

    See what more experienced ProZinc users suggest though. How long before shot time?

    You have 4 and 5 units earliest this week? Those are extremely high doses. Yikes.
     
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    What was he at this morning when you gave the 2? I agree with Janet, I wouldn't do more than 1.
     
  9. Teresa & Buddy

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    This morning I gave him 2units his reading was 423 and then at 7:53 pm he was at 200. I am really afraid of over dosing. The over dosing was done at the vets and what the vets said should be done.
     
  10. Teresa & Buddy

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    I am going post everything I can later today. I am at odds over what dose to give Buddy, they originally had him on 3units and I was not testing. He went in for curve and they had him on 5units. He went HYPO went he came home from the vet, I called them and I got another vet he said if Bud came back up to 122 to give him 2 units. He only came up to 85 so I did not dose him. The other vet told me to start him out at 4units the next day and I did and guess what happened. I have no idea what kind of a dose he should have, it seems it has either been too high or too low. Then when I tried to use the SS, I had problems with it, so I could not relay all of his info. I have been a mess so worried about Bud and I have 2 other sick cats with other issues.
     
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    Take a breath. We will help you. I will say if you are in doubt it's always better to err on the side of caution. Better too high temporarily then too low. A starting dose of 3 units was unsafe. 1 unit is the standard starting dose.

    can I suggest a fresh start? We need to stop all the bouncing so we can see what's really happening. Do 1 unit for 3 full days, record all the readings you can.... Then we will reassess and if he needs it raise the dose (by no more then a half unit at a time).

    Do others agree?
     
  12. Kris & Teasel

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    I completely agree. You have to get things settled on a low starting dose, log the numbers on the SS, and proceed in a systematic way with assistance from us. If you could tell us specifically what the SS issues are for you maybe we can help.
     
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    I also agree. I think you're seeing a lot of bouncing due to a dose that is too high. While some cats do need different doses based on different preshots, a lot of cats actually do better with a steady dose and steady increases when needed.

    Why not start again at 1 unit (if over 200) and let's see what's going on? Even if 1 unit is too low, that's okay...we'll slowly and systematically increase it until we hit the right one. I promise, it's super rare for someone to walk in and immediately hit the right dose. We all have to spend some time with our cats in higher numbers while we figure out the right dose...but we WILL. Make sense?

    What's going on with the SS?

    On a side note, please do remember to BREATHE and relax. I know it's stressful and with 2 other sick cats, I can't imagine. But in the end, remember that Buddy is more than just a number. How does he seem? Does he seem okay and happy? That's important too.
     
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    [I started my post on the wrong spot, Rachel's post must be expanded to see it. Sorry.
     
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    You don't need to bring him in for a curve. You can do it at home and let your vet know what numbers you got. :)
     
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    I gave Buddy .05 last night because of 224 reading, this morning I gave 1u and his readings have been high all day, I took it @ 5:15 exactly 1 hr ago and it was 417, and that scares me. My u40 syringes do not have half unit markings. Is it not dangerous to stay @ 1u with a reading of 417.
     
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    I gave Buddy 1u this morning and his numbers have been high all day. The last reading I took was @417. I am going to give him a shot probably with in 1hr to 1 1/2 hrs. would not that be too high a number to only give 1u.
     
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    Today I gave Buddy 1 unit this morning and @5:15 p.m. he is @417, that scares me. Is it safe to give him 1u this p.m., I really don't know what to do. I do not want any harm to come to Buddy, I love him very much.
     
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    I gave Buddy 1u this morning and @ 5:15p.m. his reading was 417. Would that be dangerous to give him 1u, which he is to have a shot pretty soon. The 5uwas done while he was @the vet for a curve. I called the vets office because of a low reading and he told me to give him 4u the next morning. That is the only time I gave him 4u.
     
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    I gave Buddy 1u this morning and his numbers have been high all day. The last reading I took was @5:15p.m. and it was @417. I was going to give him 1u tonight, but I am afraid that is numbers are too high for 1u. When everyone says 3 cycles, do they mean days or doses. I will be dosing pretty soon.
     
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    I gave him 1u this morning and his numbers have been high all day. The last reading I took was @5:15p.m. and it was @417, that scares me. He is almost due for a shot.
     
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    I gave him 1u this morning, and at last reading he was @417. it is almost time for another dose, should he stay @1u.
     
  25. Kris & Teasel

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    No need to be frightened by a high number. The goal is to get them down over time but they're not immediately dangerous like a very low hypo number is.
     
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  26. Teresa & Buddy

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    My post somehow got on the post from Kris, see his post above.
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  27. Kris & Teasel

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    I see bright green squares with zero inside on your spreadsheet. I don't understand what they mean. Also, I see 0.05 for the PM dose yesterday. Did you mean 0.5 unit? I need clarification to be able to understand your SS.
     
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    When he 1st got sick he was in the 400s and he would not eat anything, I do not want that to happen again
     
  29. Kris & Teasel

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    You need to keep whatever dose is decided on this PM for a few cycles. I see that you've changed dose in response to the BG number a few times. This is a technique we use but only after there's a lot of data on the SS showing how the kitty responds to the insulin. You're not there yet. For now consistency is what you want.
     
  30. Teresa & Buddy

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    Yes, I meant 0.5u, also I do not have everything in, I got to the point I could not read my own writing. I have some numbers in the wrong spot, I decided to stop for a little while and answer these post.
     
  31. Kris & Teasel

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    I understand but you still need to be systematic in your dosing instead of being frightened into changing the dose because of one number. This can cause the BG to jump all over the place which makes dosing decisions very hard.
     
  32. Kris & Teasel

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    OK. However, I need to know what the zeroes mean. No test done?

    The safest dose for now while you get your SS data straightened out is 1 unit. You could try going to 1.25 unit by eyeballing 1.5 unit and letting out a little bit of insulin so you're past the 1 unit mark. I wouldn't go higher than that yet. Whatever is decided on this evening should be kept tomorrow AM and PM. Post here tomorrow PM with any test numbers you have to see if a dose adjustment should be made.
     
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    He was @423. This morning he was @389 & I gave him 1unit. His reading is at 417 do you think he should stay at 1u. it is almost time for his dose of insulin.
     
  34. Kris & Teasel

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    I suggested trying 1.25 u. See my post just above (post #32). Have to go dose my cat. Back soon.
     
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    It's up to you. Do you feel comfortable trying the 1.25 technique Kris mentioned above?
     
  36. Teresa & Buddy

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    That sounds great, and I will post tomorrow with numbers.
     
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    Awesome! I think this is going to be good...slow but steady, we'll get Buddy into a good place.
     
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    My mistake the 0 are where I posted in the wrong spot so I put in a 0. I will go back and take them out.
     
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    I also meant 0.5 for the dose
     
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    The 0 mean nothing, I will get them of the SS next time, and you are right about the dose.
     
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    Where could I find the conversion chart for syringes
     
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    I am going to try it.
     
  43. Kris & Teasel

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    If you have U100 syringes you can dose smaller fractions by using this chart:
    http://www.felinediabetes.com/insulin-conversions.htm
    Be very careful to keep the U40 and U100 syringes separate if you do this and double/triple check your dose measuring before injecting.
     
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    I took another reading @8:00 p.m. and he was @ 389, I eye balled the syringe and tried my best to hit 1.25 and gave the shot. I have u-100 syringes here for Methotrexate injections, if I had the conversion chart I might get it right.
     
  45. Kris & Teasel

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    How many hours before this reading did you give his insulin?
     
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    This morning I gave his insulin @8:40 and tonight I took that number @7:35 p.m., why do you ask.
     
  47. Kris & Teasel

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    I wanted to know what the BG was in relation to the timing of the dose. That gives an indication of how the dose is working. Are you dosing at 12 hour intervals?
     
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    I am now, when he was in the hospital they did at 7am & 5pm, when he came home I used there schedule, but I have changed to 12hr, sometimes I am off a few minutes or even 1/2 hour.
     
  49. Kris & Teasel

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    There's some flexibility in the timing of doses with ProZinc. We aim for every 12 hours but a few minutes up to a half hour isn't a problem. I suggest you add tonight's dose and BG test number to your SS so it's up to date.
     
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    Guess I did not see this last night. This morning Buddy is at 212 last night I gave him 1.25, do you think I should stay with This or go down to 1u.
     
  51. Kris & Teasel

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    Are you at home to monitor today? If so, you could give 1.25 u and be prepared to give a small snack at around +3 if he seems to be dropping too fast. I suggest you fill in all the info you have on your SS. Making dosing decisions is harder when you don't have enough data from a systematic routine.
     
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    I did print out the conversion chart, I am little afraid at this time, since I am more up to date with this SS maybe I can get on line and find some to buy. The ones I have came from the vet.
     
  53. Teresa & Buddy

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    You are great and seem to be always there, I am home until 2:00 when I take my Mother to the doctor. I am an old woman living on a fixed income so I am home most of the time. My cats get all I have and always have. I will do as you suggested. Thank you for all your help, we so appreciate it.
     
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    I'm pleased to be able to help. I'm retired so have a flexible schedule. What time zone are you in? It'll help me to know where you are in Buddy's daily routine. I'm in Ottawa, Canada - Eastern time zone.

    You're right to be careful about the U100 syringes. The ones you want are labelled for insulin. They need to be labelled U100, o.33 cc/mL (or 3/10 mL) and you want them to have half unit marks on them. Mine are 29 gauge but some people use 31 gauge. The needles come in two lengths usually, 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch. I use 1/2 inch. The gauge and needle length are personal preference.
     
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  55. Kris & Teasel

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    Thanks for updating your SS. :)
     
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    My syringes are insulin syringes they are 1ml cc 31gauge 8mm. I have been checking Buddy since his dose this morning, my last reading which is @3hrs. was 432. When I looked back on SS seems he goes downwards more like 5 hrs. If he has not started downwards before I leave should I still give him a snack. I am afraid to go anywhere because I am afraid he will go hypo. Yesterday I went to church and that was the first time since before Christmas. This is stupid but I do not know what time zone I am in, but my clock is right now. It is now 11:45 a.m.
     
  58. Teresa & Buddy

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    I live in Indiana.
     
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    I took another reading exactly 1 hr. since the last, he was @302. Since he is coming down and I will be leaving soon I gave him some wet food.
     
  60. Kris & Teasel

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    I checked online and Indiana has both central and eastern time zones. If you Google where you live in Indiana and ask for the time zone there you can add that info to your signature where you've listed Buddy's date of diagnosis, type of insulin and type of meter.
     
  61. Kris & Teasel

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    Keep doing what you're doing for a bit. I see a picture beginning to emerge on the SS.
     
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    Took another reading in 1hr. @280 gave him some dry food, getting ready to leave, I hope he will be alright.
     
  63. Kris & Teasel

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    The dry food will probably raise his BG. Is he a kibble addict?
     
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    He likes kibble but he also likes certain kinds of wet. He got sick with pancreatitis and developed some wet food aversions. Before diabetes he ate FF liver & chicken feast in gravy grilled, he could eat this in the classic FF but the wants him to eat Royal Canine, he also eats Purina OM a prescription dry food and he was eating this before the diabetes. If I am right tonight I should give him 1.25 u unless we have a problem. Please verify this for me.
     
  65. Kris & Teasel

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    Yes. I'd give 1.25 u tonight. Many of us here had vets who prescribed various prescription diets, including kibble. The approach we take here on FDMB is that an all wet food low carb diet is best. If there's any way you could achieve that I think you'd see an improvement in Buddy's numbers. There's really no need to buy expensive prescription food. The grocery store brands like Fancy Feast and Friskies (pate styles only, no sauce or gravy) are fine for diabetic cats.
     
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    Wet low carb food can actually be less expensive than that prescription food. :)

    I agree with Kris...1.25 for tonight. Your SS is definitely helping us fill in the picture of what's going on! I look forward to seeing more so we can get Buddy where he needs to be.
     
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    I tried to talk to this vet about FF pate classic, she said she did not know anything about FF but she did know about the Royal Canine and Purina OM. I would like to have a vet after hours is the reason I have used this vet, however at some point I am going to change his food.
     
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    My vet was all about the prescription food too. I just told them she wouldn't eat it and moved on.
     
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    I understand wanting to listen to your vet. However, you have the right to try other food options such as those we've suggested to see if it helps Buddy. I know you put his welfare first. :)
     
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    The Vet told me to feed Bud 2X a day, when I did that he was starved between meals and we could hardly eat for him. I have been feeding him along during the day, more than at night. Maybe that is why has a high reading at the last injection. How do the rest of yo feed.
     
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    If I would start feeding FF to you think I might cause a HYPO or just even his numbers out.
     
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    Buddy was at the vet for 3 days 1 time and 2 days the last time, every time they told me how well he ate the Royal Canine. And he does.
     
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    You can definitely make your own decisions. If you want to change foods, you don't need their permission. While they might fuss...it's your cat, and your choice. :)
     
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    I feed Morris main meals at AMPS and PMPS. He also eats a smaller amount in the day at +8. The +8 time is simply because our dogs get a meal then and Morris thinks he should eat then also. He also on occasion receives food at other times if we need to steer his BG numbers. Morris was 9# when we adopted him. He is now close to 15# which is a good but not more weight for him. When he was underweight I fed him more often.

    My vet gave me m/d on the first visit. I used part of the case while I educated myself or rather FDMB educated me. I switched to low carb can only and then switched to his current home prepared diet. I did not consult with my vet about his diet.

    Yes if you switched to FF you might have a Hypo event. That is why you are home testing, keeping your spreadsheet, and should switch his diet gradually. As you add more new food to replace old food your testing and spreadsheet will guide you as to whether you need to reduce his insulin. If changing to a low carb wet diet and being able to reduce insulin you save $ in both regards.
     
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    Yes, a switch to low carb wet food could possibly have a big impact on BG numbers. That's a good thing because it means Buddy might need less insulin. However, the switch has to be done slowly and carefully with lots of BG monitoring and assistance from people her if you need it. You can certainly save money by feeding grocery store brands that are wet low carb types if Buddy likes them.
     
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    I have decided not to give Buddy any more dry food unless his numbers are low and I am trying to bring them back up. This morning I gave Buddy some Royal Canin wet food and I mixed in with it some FF Tender Liver & Chicken Feast Classic. Buddy ate the same flavor of FF except he ate grilled before his diabetes. He had to think about it to eat this mixture, he left several times and came back before he ate most of it. I have almost a case of the Royal Canin, I am hoping to keep dong this until all of his food is FF. I might need to get another flavor FF, what flavor is the favorite of most kitty's
     
  77. Kris & Teasel

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    Hard to say because some kitties are very fussy but others not. Teasel eats anything.
     
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    I have not given Buddy anything but wet food today and his numbers have been going down all day, have not gone up once. Could someone tell me where they buy u40 syringes that have at least markings at the 1/2 point. I hope everyone could understand what I meant by 1/2 point.
     
  79. Kris & Teasel

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    Yes, you want U40 syringes with half unit markings. I read here that many people buy them from https://www.adwdiabetes.com/. I use U100 syringes and the conversion chart I mentioned to you before.
     
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    The last reading I took @1:00 his #152, should I start doing anything. I have gave him some wet food, last hr. and some after last reading.
     
  81. Kris & Teasel

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    I think he'll be OK.
     
  82. Pati

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    So that was at +5? He should be fine because he would still have a lot of room to drop. Plus you have already "steered with food" by feeding him twice in the last couple of hours. If you look back on your SS at 1/18 he was at 106 at +5 with 2u of insulin and a similar AMPS # and only got to 76 at +7. Today you gave 1.25u so again he should be fine. You can always catch a +6 or +7 to check. The more data the better. Of course we have to weigh the cost of strips. :)
     
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    The last reading I took for Buddy was 75 and that was just now. Is there something I should to bring this back up.
     
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    I just took a reading and he was @ 75.
     
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    I just checked him he was @75, do you think that is alright, after he has ate a couple of times.
     
  86. Kris & Teasel

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    Give him a small snack of his regular food and test again at +7.
     
  87. Kris & Teasel

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    He might need to go back to 1 u but let's see how he does by PMPS.
     
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  88. Teresa & Buddy

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    Before today when his numbers got low I always used dry food with wet food, today I am only using wet.
     
  89. Teresa & Buddy

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    He will not eat any of his wet food, I think he wants dry. I have some temptations treats , I could give him 1 of them.
     
  90. Kris & Teasel

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    Give one treat. Another thing to have on hand is a few cans of wet food with sauce/gravy. A teaspoon of the gravy is a good BG booster when needed.
     
  91. Teresa & Buddy

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    I just ran a test he was @ 56, I tried to get him to eat his wet food he would not, so I gave him 1 T of dry food.
     
  92. Kris & Teasel

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    You have to use what you have. He should be getting past nadir soon. Do you have gravy style wet food at home?
     
  93. Kris & Teasel

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    I don't think you'll need it but do you have honey or corn syrup at home? It can be rubbed on the cat's gums when they're too low or a little bit can be put into some wet food gravy. The dry food can take a while to get into the bloodstream. Test again in 15-20 minutes and post here.
     
  94. Teresa & Buddy

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    This post was not up when I came back after saying he was at 56, I have lots of FF grilled with gravy, also he would like to have a treat. Now that I know I can use these the next time I will try these first.
     
  95. Kris & Teasel

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    Yes, sometimes the timing of posts isn't ideal. Are you going to test again soon-ish?
     
  96. Kris & Teasel

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    How are you handling this - calm, nervous, etc? I think you'll have to go back to 1 u tonight.
     
  97. Teresa & Buddy

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    I have both, I just took a reading and he is @ 57, I gave him 2 treats. What should I do next. The reading I took was @3:30
     
  98. Teresa & Buddy

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    All of the above, I just hope when he comes up he is not sky high, but I do hope higher than 57.
     
  99. Kris & Teasel

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    Take another reading at 4 PM. He should be getting past this low point.
     
  100. Kris & Teasel

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    He should come up by PMPS. You can expect higher bounce numbers either then or tomorrow. If PMPS is high enough to give insulin, you'll have to reduce the dose. Let's decide that when you get there. You're doing fine! :)
     
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