Maury's Progress - Month 4

Just getting new thread started . See how consistent I can hold the F2.25U / S2.5U

 

Wait....don't we get a new video too?

 

What a great AMPS today! Quick question for you on that... On days that you're green and don't give a shot, do you still need to worry about hypos mid-cycle, or is that only something to worry about when you've given insulin? Trying to be proactive here in the hopes that one day Frank will give me some greens...even though I'll probably freal out when I get one.

 

You shouldn't have to worry about a hypo after no shot. The insulin should be out of their system.

 

What Rachel said . No shot = No hypo. Least it was on a day I was going to be gone . Not a terrible bounce back up either, course I realized he didn't touch his lunch I left for him

 

What does the F & S mean?

 

Fat and Skinny

 

Maury is being Pita's (Caitlin M) stalling buddy

 

Nice numbers last night even though that low dark green got your attention. I saw in your notes that he jumped from the bed to the window. Really good sign!

 

I hope it's a good sign too, Kris! I was almost too excited to go back to bed, just wanted to give him lots of hugs and kisses . But I contained myself and let him enjoy the window. I was only bold with the dose last night because I planned to monitor him. I always regretted the lower doses later when he started rising. I didn't even pull out the HC food, just MC . Another new experience under the FD tool belt . Numbers permitting, I'm going to try to hold the F2.25U for a bit longer. Hope the PS numbers start coming down again. So close to yellow

 

Not going to say much about his SS (antijinxing)

 

Looking good!

 

Hmmm....Interesting...

 

Very happy with newer numbers but I'm starting to feel like Maury's appetite is decreasing. Any thoughts on if the two are related? I'm having to put his wet food in front of his face and follow him with the dish . I made a note the other day when he seemed to not want to eat at his usual station. I wiped it down really good with soap and water. First used an orange cleaner but thought the scent might deter him more so re-wiped with the soap and water. Just something new to make me go

 

Has he been eating more because of his numbers, and maybe the lower appetite is a good thing? Or is he already not eating a lot? Maybe the change in food?

 

If his BG is under better control he won't feel like he's starving all the time.

 

Eating a bit less. Usually a little more than half his meals and about half of his lunch. No change in food, just switching the LC for meals and MC for lunch. I'm hoping it's just because he's not a pate fan but that doesn't explain the lunch . Maybe he is better absorbing nutrients now. I also don't know how he "usually" ate before diabetes because he was primarily on free-fed dry.

 

Haha just saw Kris' post

 

Maybe try estimating his calorie intake to make sure he's getting enough? And keep an eye on his weight. And of course, ketones, but I know you're on top of that. Hopefully this is a good thing though and just an indication that he's getting more nutrients from food.

 

Guess we're reducing again! Instead of dropping to 2.0U, will try to do S2.25 / F2.0U first. Numbers permitting of course

Also, best curve numbers on AT2! I always dreaded doing the curves because it reads higher haha. Probably would have been terrified with ReliOn readings today

 

What the h---? He dropped nearly 100 points at +10?!?! Are you sure he didn't sneak into the fridge and give himself a dose?

 

Yeah lol. I had to look at the clock again, like --wait a minute... . Maybe the short play with yarn did it? He gets a little feistier / squirmier for testing when he is in lower numbers, not dangerously low. That's also why I did an immediate second test

 

Sam gets pretty sassy when he's feeling good too. Much easier to test and shoot when he doesn't feel well. There seems to be a trend of kitties wanting less insulin these days....

 

Just need those PS to come down

 

You got a good response on that AM cycle though! 378 to 106 is a pretty big drop!

 

And not a terrible bounce (antijinx)

 

Guess because the sun is out Maury is going for yellow to match

 

Hehehe. I'm hoping for a yellow or at least a pink PMPS tonight.

 

If you consider the meter variation, her AMPS was pink .

 

No yellow but got pink. Better than red. gave her a little reduction.

 

Don't want to say much more (anti jinx anti jinx anti jinx)

 

!!

 

Is cheese considered contraband? Specifically, Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar square slices? Maury took a bite when I was fiddling with the remote

 

I think there's worse contraband than cheese slices!

 

Definitely agree. We'll find out later lol

 

My cats ADORE cheese.

 

Yup. Maury get's wide eyed like it's candy lol

 

Neither of mine will even touch it. I thought all cats loved cheese.

 

Maury's so cute!

 

He is SOOOOOO handsome! I love the faces he pulls when going after the yarn!

 

Me too! I love his smile

 

Pink!

 

At least it's not black?

 

Shhhh

 

Looks like he might have a slight preference for that 2.25 dose right now. What do you think? Were you needing to steer at that dose?

 

Tonight's PMPS says NOPE! lol! I think it was just a mild bounce. Contractor came by with my step dad just around his shot time, making some noise and then delivering a piece of furniture a client gave him for my bedroom (only has a bed and nightstand from childhood bedroom). Wondering if that stressed him out a little and caused the bounce . Of course AFTER I shot, I had one of the usual thoughts, "can I take back 0.25U of that?" Back to F2.0U in the morning, numbers permitting

 

It's Alice in Wonderland Night here in Prozinc-land. All the kitties have gone mad!

 

Yeah, that was a bit aggressive on a 115. Guess who might get some contraband tonight? Of course, there is an equal chance that he'll float right along and be fine since that isn't a 'normal' number for him.

 

I really didn't want to skip and I did tell myself this is almost a NS number but I gave F0.75U on a 128 and he bounced later after a similar cycle. I will be checking him and if he needs me to stay up, I will

 

That's what I was thinking too - that you have enough data to feel mostly* confident that the 115 is a 'bouncy' number for him. But it's risky. I would never want someone to shoot a number like that who doesn't have (a) a lot of data and (b) experience and confidence with steering/hypos (both of which you have).

*It looks like your pre-shots are trending down and it might not be safe to assume that for much longer...

 

I can't talk about that (anti jinx) lol

 

@Bobbie And Bubba I think Yong needs the BOS award! Can you post it please?

 

oOoO What's the BOS award?!

 

Wait! I remember now

 

On behalf of the ProZinc forum , actually, the whole FDMB forum I gladly present to you the coveted Balls of Steel (BOS)

 

LOL. But I feel I might've made a mistake. Have to go do some steering . Got jinxed anyway, Djamila . Will be back to update, once we're in the clear.

 

You know how to steer. You've got this.

 

You can boost him up now with some higher carb food now to give him a higher starting number before the insulin kicks in if you are concerned.

ETA: Actually, that is what I would do ; I just saw where you are using a AT meter so that numbers is lower on a human meter.

 

Yong usually only does the AT2 for vet curves, so that is most likely the number on her human meter. Well, looks like Maury is now giving you 'real' low numbers...

 

I use the AT2 when he pulls lower numbers too . I try to reserve pulling out the HC immediately now. Gave him about 1T, mostly gravy, of his MC food that he gets for lunch. Just updated SS . Will re-test in 30m. Did not give any more food yet.

 

Up Maury!

 

I missed all the fun! Just got back from my meeting and Maury looks good! Are you going to do a +5, or are you done for the night?

 

Waiting to get a +5. Just had a nice play with him

 

Well, I know you can't talk about it...but tonight's turn of events changes things a bit. He dropped like a rock on that +2! Might be time to raise your 'no-shot' number. 130? 135?

 

And I'm trying to be good about the things-we-don't-discuss and all, but....

And looks like I was totally wrong about him preferring 2.25u. Definitely the wrong direction!

 

Yup. New territory! +5 163. Curling up in bed now ^_^

 

Sleep well!

 

Wow!!!! I missed the excitement too...we went out to buy a new fan for the bedroom in the attempt to get some sleep in this no air conditioned house. LOVE the BOS award!

You did great with him last night (as you always do!).

 

You have a no air conditioned house in AL?!

 

It's dead! Died about a week ago and we're having a hard time getting someone to call us back to come out and sell us a new one! I was hoping it would be fixed by now, but we're looking at at least until early next week before we get one...sigh.

 

Ugh! Well at least it's not July and there's a cool front coming through in a few days...
You can get a cheap window unit at Walmart too if necessary.

 

Whew! That was exciting!

 

Fun times last night I realized I gave skinny 1.0U but still shouldn't have done more than 0.5U . It was an experiment . Did a slightly reduced dose this morning, in case he was sensitive from last night. Didn't want to dose the bounce again either

 

All data is good data, right? And Maury was fine. You know how to keep him safe.

 

LOL! That is adorable!!!

 

I love it when they do that!

 

Hahahah that is SO CUTE!

 

Sooo beautiful Yong!!!!

 

Get off the trampoline, Maury

 

Hmm . I lowered the dose this morning because of his PMPS last night, which usually triggers the reduction but was hoping the PS numbers would go back to yellows by now . First "bounce" cycle lasted 4 cycles, I think. Re-started, second "bounce" next 4 cycles. And today may start the count over again .

Anyone think I should have stuck with the F2.0 a little longer? Last night I meant to give F1.75 since stalling got him over 200 . At least being tired I gave less rather than too much.
Will be gone today so won't be able to get any mid-cycle tests . Any thoughts, including no thoughts lol, you guys have will be appreciated Thanks!

 

I think I would have stuck with the 2u for a bit longer. Isn't hindsight great? The 392 is icky, but it's not that different than the 369 he'd had during the AM cycle that day.

 

Hard to say. If your goal is to even out AM/PMPS and avoid stalling 1.75 u might do that. You won't know until you try.

 

That's a good point! I had missed that there was a stall on the 214. Might be worth sticking at 1.75 for a few days and see what happens.

 

I think his ideal dose was the F2.0U but has moved to in between 1.75U and 2.0U

 

It's a moving target as we say ....

 

I know

 

He looks like my angel

 

for today. Talk about a flat cycle.

 

But not red or black!