? 7/22 +5 is 35!!!!! Post DKA Millie AMPS 298, +3 123. Still getting use to low numbers.

Post DKA (2x) Millie continues to have nice numbers. Her AMPS BG 298 and +3 123. Millie is a master of choosing my busiest times to go high or low (have family here from out of town and have a BBQ this afternoon). She is already at 123 and I want to try and keep an eye on her so she doesn't go too low later. I am going to test again in a few hours, should I not feed her (she already had breakfast but we tend to free feed throughout the day because she grazes). Want to avoid a possible hypo later in the day. It has been nice to finally see some consistently lower numbers with her. Ideas about how to move forward today are appreciated.

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...input-would-be-wonderful.181046/#post-2005583

 

She cleared that bounce quickly. That's good. I would test again at +5. Feeding her is fine throughout the day, especially if you have outside things going on today and you want her to stay in the low blues and high greens.

 

Yes, she did which she didn't do before.

OK, I will leave her regular MC food out and check again at +5. I'll be in-and-out and checking on here whenever I can. Also posting how she is doing. This is all new for us so the support is much appreciated.

 

Just took Millie's +5 Bg and it's 35!! Do I feed HC or give her honey????

 

Millie's +5 Bg is 35. She decided to eat on her own so I gave her a little bit of HC sauce on her food. Should I continue to let her eat? Will test in 5-10 minutes.

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@Dyana

 

Yes - small amounts of HC and retest. How is her behavior now?

 

She is fine. Looking out the window, meowing and coming over for pets. Eyes seem bright, etc.

 

Here's her thread on Main I've been responding to: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...-5-of-35-not-used-to-numbers-this-low.181085/

 

Sorry about that. I got worried I won't get any responses and the sticky mentioned posting in the main forum. Going to test again now.

I feel calmer. Should I remove the other thread or this one?

 

OK - Good. Just double checking re: nadir - I think it has been at around +5 but yesterday was later.

 

You can just take down the 911 from them, they're linked now . Waiting for next test

 

Thanks Yong - Glad you are here - I'll step back.

 

+6 was 62.

 

You're welcome to hang around too, Carol

 

Would feed another tablespoon of MC again, retest in 20 minutes. I know you're having company soon but they might need to hold off before you can safely leave Millie on her own.

 

Will shower in between testing, then retest in 20.

 

I see you have help, so I won't butt in, but wanted you to know I am watching, too.

 

She was 60.

 

Thank you, Tricia.

 

So +6.33 is 60. Try to feed her another tablespoon of medium carb food with HC sauce again. Retest in 20 minutes

 

glad you caught that.
well, hooray for another reduction anyway.

 

Wow, that must have scared you. Cats like to demand your attention when you are planning to go somewhere. I'm glad you didn't wait until +6 to test.
I would try to delay going out and make sure she is staying stable in the 60s or 70s without food. That might be another hour. When do you have to leave?
1.75 for your new dose tonight.

 

OK. I tried before but she wasn't interested. I thought maybe it's the heat so I put on the AC. Will try again.

Folks are actually coming here. My son is visiting with his first child so everyone is coming over to meet her. My husband knows what's going on so he'll fill in for me. Millie just ate some more and is in front of the AC looking very relaxed. Never a dull moment with her!

 

She just tested 59, even after eating a few minutes ago. Should I give her a little honey?

 

Oh, I'm glad everyone is going to be at your place. She is probably feeling good.

 

So Millie just tested 59. Should I give her some honey? Then retest in 20?

 

59 is the same as the 60, so she is stable. I don't think you need to give her honey. You would use honey if she was below 40 or dropping super fast and it was early in the cycle. Hopefully, the cycle is past it's peek, and she will coast for a while. I would test again in 25 minutes.
I just told a neighbor I would take her to the store, so have to leave, but others are watching. Keep posting for help. You did right to post on Health when you did not get responses here. I'll be back in about 45 minutes.

 

THANK YOU!!!!

 

Since you're going to be home, you can control this with food. Just give her a little MC, and test every 30 minutes. If she goes down more, like below 50, you could give her a teaspoon of HC, but I think she will coast for a while.

 

Like Dyana said, it is basically the same number for +6.67 so try to give another tablespoon of MC food since she held the number and retest in 30 minutes. Hopefully she's passing nadir and will surf it out

 

Dyana, she is using an Alpha Trak, in case you didn't notice. But I agree you should hold off on HC or honey unless she drops. You want her to surf.

 

Came up to test her again but she started to eat. I had put just a little bit of HC sauce in the food (before I saw the posts here). When she is done, I'll test then again in half an hour.

 

She was 59 again.

 

That is good. That's surfing. Keep doing what you're doing, minus the HC.

 

Sylvia, rinse and repeat . You can take down the 911's on your threads now too

 

Thank you, Tricia. I did not notice. I feel bad about that.
Will you be around to check in on her? I told my neighbor I would take her to the swimming pool before the storms come.

 

She's 118. Just relaxing by the AC. Will keep an eye on her. Will reduce tonight's doe to 1.75u.

Thanks everyone!

 

Good. You can stop feeding her, and test again in an hour. I'm sure she'll be rising or at least surfing. Enjoy your family and company.

 

Can you take the 911 down, please?

 

Thank you!

 

Sorry, meant to do that earlier but got distracted!

 

Hi Sylvia! Sorry I wasn't online to get the tag but thank goodness you had help with Yong, Dyana and Tricia. Good catch with the low number. Tricia pointed out that you are using an AT2 meter so whenever she drops below 68 you will swing into action like you did today with HC food for a number in the 30's. Good job!


Congrats on another reduction

 

Even though its stressful, this is so exciting for Miss Milly!!! =)

 

Hi, read this on my phone but not able to respond. No problem and thanks for the help and advice!

 

Yes, it actually is. I just have to get used to it and learn how to work with it.

Just took her PMPS, it's 332.