1/10 Myagi amps 87 1st grn shot: +1 101, +1.75 98, +2.5 86, +9 121, pmps 101, +2 75, +3 108, +6 115

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...5-117-10-6-150-pmps-164-7-5-59-8-5-65.189371/

're testing now. But need too shoot or skip - can't stall more.

Please advise!

 

Stall is 74 3x same
Should I skip? TR says don't skip???

 

@Gill & George
@Kris & Teasel
@Marje and Gracie

 

It’s okay, Heidi, will figure this out!

These are good numbers, just alarming when first you see them. So you had an 80 and then two 74’s? How far apart are these numbers? You haven’t fed him yet, right?

 

No not yet. Shoot?

 

No food. 20 25 minutes stall

 

So where was the 80 number?

 

What I was told is that we shoot anything over 50. Are you home to watch Myagi closely & monitor often?

 

You’re about an hour past shot time, yes?

 

The first time you shoot a green, it’s best to make sure some things are in place. Do you have plenty of strips? Do you have HC food/honey/karo, are you able to monitor closely. You also, of course, have the options to skip the shot or shoot a reduced dose.

 

Almost an hour, not yet
The 80 was an avg from 2 tests.
The 74 was stall test. Same # twice.

 

Have to take mom to doc later. Ok couple hours.

 

While this is true overall, when it’s your first low green shot, there are more considerations since you don’t have previous data to how the cycle should play out.

 

When do you have to take her to the doctor? At + what on your SS and when will you be back?

 

I have all that except can't stay home all day. Can monitor closely initially couple hours.

 

Around+5 and 2 hours or so

 

Well that’s a tricky one, it seems Myagi is having nadirs around +5, if you can’t be around, it’s probably best to play it safe on this and not shoot the full dose. Let’s see if anyone else is around for their opinions.

 

Oh, so you’ll be home until +5?

 

Yes

 

It is your call with whatever you are comfortable doing, I thought you had to leave at +2 or something, but you should be around for a good bit of the cycle to see how it is going. If you shoot, would you be able to leave food out for him?

 

87. Feed and shoot?

 

I'm feed and shoot if he'll eat..... paws crossed

 

It’s good that he is coming up on his own. I don’t know if you have a timed feeder or other cats, or if he Hoover’s all his food if you leave it out, will you be able to leave food out for him while you are gone?

 

I shot
Amps 87, 0.5u, eating

 

First green preshot!

I would get a +1 and a +2 to see where this is going. Can you answer the previous question about leaving food out?

 

Yes he'll have food out, always except pre shot. I shot before your skip message. Oops.

 

And these are for you:

 

I would have skipped if you had to dash out any earlier than +5, I think you’ll have a pretty good idea how things are going with the amount of time you will be around and if need be, you can load him up with carbs on your way out the door!

 

Now that it’s settled, can you update your SS to reflect your data from today and the stalling?

Here’s an example of what that looks like if you need it:

 

Hi! I'm here. Tux is OTJ for 15 months... I don't remember much... so I go read Sticky.

 

Good job on shooting. I think with you being home until +5 and only for a couple hours, it will work out. Test hourly so you have data.

 

I already did. Lemme know if ok.

 

Thank you

Thank you

 

@Stacy & Asia
Thank you!!!!

 

Great job, Heidi and @Stacy & Asia!

Congrats on earning the coveted BOS!

 

You can put all those numbers in the same cell separated by commas, most importantly, you want to reflect when you shot the AMPS, I.e. 79 @ 13.5 or whatever the case is.

 

** Test often (every 15-20 minutes, or at most every 30 minutes). You want to catch the rise the minute it starts. With most of our cats, once they start to rise they will really zoom. You want to get the insulin in as soon as possible, because it will be another 2-3 hours before the insulin kicks in and you don’t want to let the cycle get too far ahead of you.

Perhaps the most important guideline in shooting low is that any time you shoot your lowest ever number, you should get a +1 and +2 to give you an idea of how the cycle will go. If the +1 is not higher than PS, or if +2 is much lower than PS, that means “pay attention” over the next few hours. Those tests will also help you become even more data ready for the next time you are presented with a low preshot reading.


Oh great, Marje is here!

 

Excited to see Myagi’s +1, a good data gathering day for sure!

 

+1 101.

 

Great!

 

Good job shooting. I hope Myagi keeps surfing safely for you. If his numbers are lowish when you need to go out, just leave some food out for him.

 

Exciting morning for you! Congrats on your first green AMPS!!

 

+1.75 98. Starting

Thanks all!

 

OK, let's keep eye on Heidi.

 

Looking great!!!

Now let's see some of those surfing skills, Myagi!!

 

+2.5 86 c'mon Myagi!

 

+4 93
Ok Myagi - this is a great place to stop. No up, no down, right here!

 

Oops, I mean by Myagi! Sorry...
Myagi is a good surfer! Like saying "mom, I'm fine. You can go".

 

Great job shooting green today Heidi. Looks like a great example of a flat cycle and shootinglow to stay low.

I'm glad Stacy was there to help you out.

 

I'm glad Myagi is still surfing safely for you.

 

Sorry I wasn't on line earlier, I'm so glad @Stacy & Asia was around to help talk you through.

Great shooting, those BOS were well earned.




Don't forget that as you stalled for an hour, tonight's shot is one hour later
You can get back on schedule at 15min per cycle.

 

Good job on shooting and earning the coveted BOS!!!! And good job @Stacy & Asia being there and supporting Heidi.

 

Way to go @Myagi and Heidi
I was nervous the first time shooting a green as I think we all are. So far I've shot 8 greens & it's gone well but it's still a bit worrisome each time. As long as we're prepared with our hypo kit, lots of strips & can monitor closely it's a good thing to do so we can get to those lime greens to earn a reduction.

 

Thanks all!! Please clarify reduction: he hasn't been under 50 and he hasn't been lowest or generally under 100 for a whole week (phase 4). So do I keep holding 0.5u?

Also, y'all are right! @Stacy & Asia was an absolute rockstar! I also want to thank @Kako & Tux and @carfurby for keeping eyes on us and hand holding!

OTD +5 102
+6.5 118
Numbers seem odd to me cause food doesn't really look touched (he did eat quite a bit this am), but this looks like either a low bounce or seriously shortened duration (lol). Any thoughts?

Big love to ALL!!!

P.S. animal lovers at mom's doc, so got us "bumped" and back home fast!

 

That is so awesome! Hooray for animal lovers!

I've had to reschedule an appointment or two because of Asia's deciding to go low at the absolute wrong time, they probably thought I was mental "you have to stay home with your diabetic cat? Oooooookay"

 

Ironically, if we needed it for me or to get mom elsewhere, I promise we would have been there even longer. Not kidding.

 

You got it!! He hasn't earned the reduction yet so you should hold the dose as long as you're able to keep an eye on him

 

Love you mama! @Chris & China
We wouldn't be this far along (and with no guarantees I totally get!) Without you guiding us from jump street and DCIN! You have no idea how much love and gratitude we have for you and how heartfelt our happiness for you and China!!!

 

Nobody likes to see another cat success as much as we do!! Both the people here and the people at DCIN take (almost) as much joy as the caretaker does when our kitties are doing well!!

In a perfect world, DCIN would be out of business, but until that day comes, we're going to do all we can to help keep sugarcats in loving homes like yours!!

 

+9 121
Lol dragged him off cushy pillow saying time to eat before mommy lifts the food! Doh! He gets another hour. Lol

 

Get you barney magoo @Myagi and Heidi .
All this fab excitement happening with me out of the classroom today.

I'm over the moon for you 'course. Well done and much deserved you woman of steel.

 

Love you M! Definitely noticed you were mia. Hope all ok.

 

Pmps 101, 0.5u, stared at me over an hour for food and now not eating much.

Strange creatures! Myagi's eating the soup and Millie is scarfing his food with zobaline and blood sugar gold!

 

Oh cats the creature.................... that we love so much.

 

+2 75 i think i need to put the on!

 

Nice preshot and looks to be a good cycle! Go, Myagi, go (just not too low)

 

Oooooo's

Me and Ty say - you go first - we hope to follow laters gaters

 

I'm sure you've already done it, but you should try to get some more food into him

LC if he'll eat it, but if you need to, you could add a little something higher carb just to get him interested

 

I'm not sure what he's doing????
+3 108
He's eating light, not snubbing and not enough to keep me happy, so why the number? I haven't given mc our hc though was prepared to.

 

He's being a cat!!!

I'd give him a snack (whether he eats it or not is up to him) and maybe set an alarm to grab a quick test later tonight if you feel like it (I think he's probably going to be fine though)

Remember....20% variance....that 108 could be a lovely green number!!

 

It could, huh? I think I'll take that! He's gone off all treats except evo 8% which I hate to give especially since when torture testing (tons) it's the only thing that'll get him out from under bed. Thanks!

 

+6 115 eating