It has been Seven Years.....

Since Squeak went off of insulin.

We sure didn't know then what we know now, but we had so much knowledgeable help on this board that we went off of insulin anyways! We used Humulin L which is now discontinued, didn't test for the first two months or so but within 4 months Squeak was off the juice as the term now goes.

I owe so much to people, many of whom are no longer here but some still are....Robin, Janet, Rosemary, Deanie and so many many others.

Squeak continues to be fat (well, a bit padded) and oh so very sassy. I haven't tested him for awhile but Karen is sending me a new meter as mine isn't even made any more :lol:

To those of you who are new...this whole 'sugar dance' is totally doable. Just give your head a shake if you find it too full of stress and conflicting advice, and learn to use your very capable brain and your common sense that I know you all have. My brain and my common sense took a bit of a vacation when Squeak was first diagnosed, but a few people gave me enough of a shake that things kicked in and I did what I needed to for Squeak and never looked back.

Jen

 

Jen, I'm so very very happy for both Squeak, and you. :smile:

 

You go Squeak!! Great job Jen--and thanks for all the help you pass along to us newbies! We are entering our 5th week OTJ which only happened bc of starting hometesting and finding the wonderful people on this site!! I'm curious-how old is Squeak?

 

Hi Jen and thanks

Squeak was 6 when he was diagnosed, so he's now 13. I expect him to be fat and sassy for many many many more years!

 

WhoooHooooo!
Good for you!!!! Way to go!
Congrats!

 

:thumbup :RAHCAT flip_cat

 

:thumbup

Way to go you two!!!

 

Congratulations Jen and Squeak! 7 years - that is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your happy news with us, and thanks for all the help you provide on the board.

Pam & Layla

 

That's fantastic! I love hearing that!

 

Amazing! Lucky number 7! Congratulations Jen and Squeak! Very happy for you both!

And I second that - thank you for everything you bring to the board! :YMHUG:

 

I can't believe you used the F word!

Don't you realize that is such a big NO NO!

In my house we prefer the term, more to love!

That sounds like a more appropriate term for Squeak dont ya think?

OH and CONGRATS! Always great to see another OTJ longevity story!​

:mrgreen:

 

And thank you in your turn for helping reset my own common sense, Jen! Great to hear Squeak is healthy and will continue to sass you for years! Thanks for being around and bringing your wisdom to relative newbies like me!

 

Go Squeak! :RAHCAT party_cat

Congratulations to you both!

BTW I love the name Squeak. Margaret's sister Julia is nicknamed "Squeaky Girl" for the sound she makes when she meow's.

 

Congrats to your guys, it's incredible!!! Good work. Thanks for sharing.

 

You have always been a great source of help to new people Jen. Congratulations to you and Squeak.

 

Congratulations on all of the years, Jen, but especially the last seven!

Fat or well padded and sassy is a good thing

 

Congratulations and here's to many more years of OTJ!!!!! drinking24

 

What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing for the benefit of newbies in distress with feline diabetes. Just don't take Squeak to a human doctor........they will try to convince you only kats greater than ideal body weight get diseases and ......... I walk the streets looking for the ideal body weight people in their 1,000's....can't find 'em. Wonder where they and thin cats go?

You go Squeak and Jen. And thanks for your helpful welcome recently.
Sunshine and BA

 

Congratulations !

Great job Jen.

Here's to Squeak staying otj and sassy for many years to come.