Debra and Yoyo
Member Since 2018
Yesterday 6/15 http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...160-3-108-4-66-5-74-6-66-8-76-9-5-131.215686/
Day 19 @ 2. Units Lantus
Day 19 @ 2. Units Lantus
6/16 Yoyo AMPS 119,+2 131,+4 152,+5.5 174,PMPS 254,+2 206,+4 166,+7 135,+9 153
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Sonia & Leo
Member Since 2018
Nice blue start for Yoyo! 
Have a really good day Debra! 
Have a really good day Debra! 
Looks like he had you up last night with some 
You let me know when you are ready to increase the dose. I don’t want to pressure you. He’s got room for an increase but I totally understand that this is a good dose for you both.
You let me know when you are ready to increase the dose. I don’t want to pressure you. He’s got room for an increase but I totally understand that this is a good dose for you both. 
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
Nice to see that green last night. I hope you see more soon.
Debra and Yoyo
Member Since 2018
I know you see things on Yoyo's SS that I don't see, but please explain......Does he have room for an increase because he doesn't have green everyday? or that he doesn't have green AM and PM? or because he goes into the yellow at PS? or is it all of those things? or is it something else that I am not aware of.Looks like he had you up last night with some
Please explain when you have some spare time. Of course my fear of increasing is that he will go below 50 but I'm starting to think that may not be the case but of course I always think that way
Hope you and family had a good day
Tomlin
Member Since 2019
Debra, I'm a newbie & reading & learning from others. I'm curious about your questions as well & like you, fear about drops . From the literature I've read so far it seems theres less likely a chance of hypo on Lantus vs say Vetsulin, but am curious what people have experienced!
Yoyo is beautiful & her SS is impressive
. From the literature I've read so far it seems theres less likely a chance of hypo on Lantus vs say Vetsulin, but am curious what people have experienced!Yoyo is beautiful & her SS is impressive
Debra and Yoyo
Member Since 2018
Thank you Amy and welcome to Feline Diabetes.
Everyone on this site is very helpful and kind. If this site didn't exist- I don't think Yoyo would have come this far. I could never have done this alone without the support and knowledge of others on this site.
There is such comfort knowing that other kitties and pet owners are going through the same daily things. Ask any questions that you may have; this is the only way to learn.
I started Yoyo on SLGS and have switched to TR. I test so much that the transition was easy for me but letting Yoyo go into lower numbers was a challenge for me. I am adjusting but the fear is always there for me which keeps me on my toes at all times of the day and night as you can see from Yoyo's SS.
I wish you and your gorgeous kitty, Mr T, only the best. Please check in on us at anytime and I will do the same.
It is always interesting to watch how another kitty is doing with their cycles.
Have a great night and don't be a stranger
Everyone on this site is very helpful and kind. If this site didn't exist- I don't think Yoyo would have come this far. I could never have done this alone without the support and knowledge of others on this site.
There is such comfort knowing that other kitties and pet owners are going through the same daily things. Ask any questions that you may have; this is the only way to learn.
I started Yoyo on SLGS and have switched to TR. I test so much that the transition was easy for me but letting Yoyo go into lower numbers was a challenge for me. I am adjusting but the fear is always there for me which keeps me on my toes at all times of the day and night as you can see from Yoyo's SS.
I wish you and your gorgeous kitty, Mr T, only the best. Please check in on us at anytime and I will do the same.
It is always interesting to watch how another kitty is doing with their cycles.
Have a great night and don't be a stranger
Tomlin
Member Since 2019
Thank you so much Debra ! I see that you switched to TR & based on your SS it looks like you've got Yoyo in a great place with all those lovely blues & greens!! Very exciting. Its interesting how one minute a low # hits & then you get a yellow & think What the?? Looking forward to seeing you nail this
Yoyo looks like quite the chill cat
! She is gorgeous. It's great that she works with you with all the BG testing. My guy is Mr. Sensitive & has been from the day he was born. He is cooperative with the BG testing now but still will get upset by it. I actually had to back off today because after a few days of increased testing with the start of Lantus, he really got into low/sad place by Friday evening. He is now officially a little flared up with his pancreatitis tonight & I had to give him cerenia. He hasn't needed that for the past 3 years 
. I will have to take his slightly more fragile personality & emotions into consideration with all of this & find a balance.
I've also been slowly but surely reading, reading & MORE reading. I read the threads here, I've done a dive into the published literature & I'm just trying understand all the different approaches to this. I'm now just trying to be patient with the switch to Lantus
. Tick tock, tick tock...is it time for it to be on board & bring those #'s down yet 
? Looking forward to the end of the week when I may see something. Hopefully his flare won't cause too many issues with his BG.
Have a great night as well & thank you for the warm welcome!
! I see that you switched to TR & based on your SS it looks like you've got Yoyo in a great place with all those lovely blues & greens!! Very exciting. Its interesting how one minute a low # hits & then you get a yellow & think What the?? Looking forward to seeing you nail this Yoyo looks like quite the chill cat
! She is gorgeous. It's great that she works with you with all the BG testing. My guy is Mr. Sensitive & has been from the day he was born. He is cooperative with the BG testing now but still will get upset by it. I actually had to back off today because after a few days of increased testing with the start of Lantus, he really got into low/sad place by Friday evening. He is now officially a little flared up with his pancreatitis tonight & I had to give him cerenia. He hasn't needed that for the past 3 years . I will have to take his slightly more fragile personality & emotions into consideration with all of this & find a balance.I've also been slowly but surely reading, reading & MORE reading. I read the threads here, I've done a dive into the published literature & I'm just trying understand all the different approaches to this. I'm now just trying to be patient with the switch to Lantus
. Tick tock, tick tock...is it time for it to be on board & bring those #'s down yet ? Looking forward to the end of the week when I may see something. Hopefully his flare won't cause too many issues with his BG.Have a great night as well & thank you for the warm welcome!
All of the above. If you are striving for tight regulation, you’d want mostly green cycles. However, in Tilly’s, Kirsten explains that keeping the BG between 50-200. In that case, this dose is working just fine for him. And I know you are more comfortable with where he is right now. That’s fine. We can continue to watch him but if he trends up any, we should think about a dose increase. Since lantus shots are cumulative, we will be optimistic that he will continue to improve or earn a reduction.I know you see things on Yoyo's SS that I don't see, but please explain......Does he have room for an increase because he doesn't have green everyday? or that he doesn't have green AM and PM? or because he goes into the yellow at PS? or is it all of those things? or is it something else that I am not aware of.
Please explain when you have some spare time. Of course my fear of increasing is that he will go below 50 but I'm starting to think that may not be the case but of course I always think that way
Hope you and family had a good day
Sound good?
Welcome to FDMB. Your profile is blocked so I can’t quickly tell if you are posting every day but that’s the best way to help Mr. T! He’s very handsome, too!!!Thank you so much Debra
Yoyo looks like quite the chill cat
I've also been slowly but surely reading, reading & MORE reading. I read the threads here, I've done a dive into the published literature & I'm just trying understand all the different approaches to this. I'm now just trying to be patient with the switch to Lantus
Have a great night as well & thank you for the warm welcome!
Debra and Yoyo
Member Since 2018
I remember the first time that I was taking Yoyo's BG....I was shaking and thought that I would never be able to do this. I had my sister hold him while I poked his little ear.....and now what a difference, he jumps on the bed and waits for me to get the meter and lancet, I swear he knows the routine. Usually when I test he always gets fed afterwards. Have you tried rewarding Mr T with Low Carb food after his BG tests?Thank you so much Debra
Yoyo looks like quite the chill cat
I've also been slowly but surely reading, reading & MORE reading. I read the threads here, I've done a dive into the published literature & I'm just trying understand all the different approaches to this. I'm now just trying to be patient with the switch to Lantus
Have a great night as well & thank you for the warm welcome!
I'm sorry that he isn't feeling well, I hope he feels better soon.
@Marje and Gracie is my HERO. She is a fantastic caring individual who is very knowledgeable and will put any of your fears to rest.
She has guided Yoyo and me and we are forever grateful to her.
Mr T will improve, it just takes time and patience.
And you are committed to listening, learning, and asking great questions. Plus you are just a genuinely kind personI remember the first time that I was taking Yoyo's BG....I was shaking and thought that I would never be able to do this. I had my sister hold him while I poked his little ear.....and now what a difference, he jumps on the bed and waits for me to get the meter and lancet, I swear he knows the routine. Usually when I test he always gets fed afterwards. Have you tried rewarding Mr T with Low Carb food after his BG tests?
I'm sorry that he isn't feeling well, I hope he feels better soon.
@Marje and Gracie is my HERO. She is a fantastic caring individual who is very knowledgeable and will put any of your fears to rest.
She has guided Yoyo and me and we are forever grateful to her.
Mr T will improve, it just takes time and patience.
Tomlin
Member Since 2019
Thank you Marje. Too kind! I believe I fixed the issue with the settings!!
Tomlin
Member Since 2019
I remember the first time that I was taking Yoyo's BG....I was shaking and thought that I would never be able to do this. I had my sister hold him while I poked his little ear.....and now what a difference, he jumps on the bed and waits for me to get the meter and lancet, I swear he knows the routine. Usually when I test he always gets fed afterwards. Have you tried rewarding Mr T with Low Carb food after his BG tests?
I'm sorry that he isn't feeling well, I hope he feels better soon.
@Marje and Gracie is my HERO. She is a fantastic caring individual who is very knowledgeable and will put any of your fears to rest.
She has guided Yoyo and me and we are forever grateful to her.
Mr T will improve, it just takes time and patience.
Yes--gets the treats except when he will refuse them to make sure I know he's unhappy! He's got quite the personality. So sweet but again, emotional. If he's upset you will know it, so much so that he has thrown vets off with his responses to illness. More dog like by far!!
Looking forward to the improvements
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Perfect. Thank you!!!