12/26 China AMPS 75,+7 79, PMPS 69,+2 68

Christmas condo

I would have sworn I already posted this, but I guess maybe I forgot to actually hit "create thread"!

Oh well.....As you can see, Miss China's keeping up her wonderful numbers and I'm beginning to wonder about that "next step" again....the one I will not mention out loud!!

After close to 5 years, it's just hard to even believe it's possible!! (anti-jinx just in case)

Hope everyone survived their day after Christmas shopping (if you went).....I decided to do the sane thing this year and stayed home!!

 

Well, Miss China...you deserve the chance to kick that juice to the curb! You and your mommy have done a great job. Ready to give it a whirl?

You know the drill, Chris, but let’s give her a good start by sticking with tradition.

• Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
• If she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
• Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. She may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
• After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!! And what a party we will have!!!!!

Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.

Good luck with the trial!!!

Once she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!

 

Ohhhh that's wonderful. Am sending all the vines possible!!!!!

 

Vines from me and Chai and Mocha have their paws crossed.

 

GOOOOOOOO China!!!

 

Paws crossed the next PS is green .

 

Not really, but gotta give her the chance!!

Absolutely....don't want to change anything right now, that's for sure!!

I'm not so sure about that....After all this time, failing may just break my heart, but I know it's not the end of the world

Thank you everyone!! We never would have been here if it weren't for the support and knowledge I got from the people on this board!!

 

Oh WOW . What a good way to see in 2018.
All fingers and paws crossed here for you both.

All the best for this trial.

 

OMG! Love the GREEN FONT Go China!!!!

 

Whee, that's exciting! Fingers and toes crossed for you both

 

Newbie question: how on earth do you measure drops?

 

With the 1 drop dose, you just push the plunger in HARD, insert it into the insulin and "let go"...the vacuum pulls up a tiny dose

 

Myagi is pulling for China's success!! Of course I'm rooting fur both of you! Big love! Go China and Chris!!!!

 

So excited for you Chris!!!

You can do it, China!

 

I see no reason why China can't join Blackie in the exclusive five year club.

 

WOOT!!!

 

How exciting!

 

Bubba says, "Go fur it!!!!!!!!"

 

So exciting!!!!!!!

 

Go, China, go!!

 

Chris.. that is SOOOO nice to see you (and for the good reason).

I remember the time where you where a steady member but not always for good news.. we
all had our share of desperation in the business. Congratulation with the OTJ perspective,
you deserve melting down all these instrument made necessary by evil... China is the perfect
example that it can be done !!!

THAT IS GREAT NEWS !!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO BOTH OF YOU !!!

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Come on China girl! You can do this!!!!

 

China deserved that . I told you before that there is always hope

 

This is SUPER exciting!!!

 

Haha....saw you tested at +5 on her first day...just couldn’t put away those pokey stick, eh?

I hope you will post every day so we can do the usual trial fun!!

 

I concur!

 

I third that. Don't jip the rest of us to cheer her on during the trail. Remember, you'll have lots of us sending out good vibes for China that way.

 

That would be a pawsome way to start the new year! Go China!!