4/5 Archie amps 148 - to shoot or not to shoot? Hypo-scared

Previous thread http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-4-archie-amps-598-7-107-pmps-345-morning-dose.193650/

Archie sometimes drops huge amounts, I’m stalling a bit to see what his numbers are in 30 minutes - but would I still shoot 3units? I’m scared or a hypo since I don’t have a ton of data and his numbers have been wonky.

 

Can you monitor today? Sorry I can't stay with you if you do decide to shoot, bed time here. Stall 20 minutes or so is a good idea. With no data last night you don't know if he's low on his way up or down.

 

Hi.

I'm sorry I haven't visited your condo lately, so not familiar with your situation. Are you not getting more tests because you aren't home to do it? Looking at your SS, it looks to me like Archie is doing a lot of dropping and then bouncing, but it's hard to tell without more tests.

I see Wendy just posted. Can you monitor today?

 

I just read your yesterday's post, linked here for continuity. http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-4-archie-amps-598-7-107-pmps-345-morning-dose.193650/

Archie's numbers are wonky because your dosing has been all over the place. You've just lately been consistent with dosing - which is good. However, the last increase was by 0.5 units, and should have been 0.25 units.

I'm glad Tricia is here. She stays up later than me.

 

I'm a night owl, but tonight will be an "early" night for me - probably another two hours is all, since I have to get up early - for me - in the morning. So I can hang with you a little while if you need me.

 

Thank you! I’m switching to the German forum soon to be more in tune with bed times. I’m thinking about giving the token dose or shouldn’t I give anything / normal dose? @Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey

 

At +1 and after food he‘s at 165

 

So you haven't shot, but you fed him? If you can monitor him today, I'd say go ahead and shoot - and by monitor I mean get a +2 and a +4, at least (after actual shot). I can check back with you in an hour, but I'm afraid I'll have to sign off after that.

Remember, if you shoot, that you need to move your shot time up at least 30 minutes in the morning - you can be off by 15 minutes per shot or 30 minutes per day.

 

I didn’t shoot but gave him food - now at +1 he‘s at 165. you think i should give 3units or just a token dose of 0.5 units? I’m home today and can monitor. Thanks for all your help!

 

I see why that’s confusing - it’s not +1 after the shot but rather an hour later after his normal shot times.

 

If you can monitor, I'd say shoot the 3 units. Get a +2, and if it's the same or lower, you'll know it'll be an active cycle. If he is lower, I'd get a +3. If the same or higher, a +4, and that will tell you how much more you need to monitor. Are you comfortable with that? I won't be around to help you.

On the SS, stack the 148 and 165 in the PS cell (something like 148 165@+13). Then you can enter the +2 in the correct cell and people will know you shot an hour late. Does that make sense?

 

Yes, that makes sense! Thank you so much, have a good night. Archie gives a big good night purr too!

 

I'll check back before I go to bed, just in case you have a question. There will probably be someone else around after that, since we have members all over the world (like you!).