Kitty OTJ trial, day 5

Carina Josefine

Carina Josefine

Member Since 2018
So I'm still leaving the room at testing time. It's too scary! She started at midnight with a 5.3, which I found too high, as she has been lower before. Then 5.2 a free few later (free feeding and enjoying it in between the tests). How high can she go before the trial is off ?

Got my spreadsheet updated for the new year! Thank you Marje and Gracie !

Some of you habe read about my struggles to get Kitty to eat wet food. I found this picture from when she was a baby... Now I wonder if I just made her a picky eater from the get go :p

It looks about the same as it does these days...

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Happy Day 5! :D:D:D:D:D

Here are the OTJ Trial instructions:

Instructions for starting the OTJ trial
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/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 he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/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. He/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!!
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 him/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 he/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 his/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 him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/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!
 
4.9 on second reading of the day! Slightly lower than the first.

Are the instructions posted by default in every daily thread, or am I doing something wrong?
 
MrWorfMen's Mom said:
Happy Day 5! Looking good! No worries about those numbers. Still well within normal range!


No, they are not but folks don't always know if you've seen them and offer them up again when there is a question about remission posed. :D
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I understand now :) I kept reading them, as I thought that I maybe missed something. :banghead: Haha

It feels weird to go shopping without stressing about testing her first, then rushing out the door, so I'll be back to test again as soon as possible. I like it :)
 
Carina, Kitty is looking great! Nice start to Day 7 so you're half way there.......What a wonderful gift for Xmas! Merry Christmas to you and your family including those with 4 feet! :joyful:
 
MrWorfMen's Mom said:
Carina, Kitty is looking great! Nice start to Day 7 so you're half way there.......What a wonderful gift for Xmas! Merry Christmas to you and your family including those with 4 feet! :joyful:
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An even better pm number! 4.2 :)
This is the third time Kitty has been ill during autumn, having me worried I'll lose her, and then becomes all better for Christmas. She has made Christmas miracles her thing. No wonder I call her my magical cat <3

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :) :)
 
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