Phoebe's Rebound pt.4

408 @ AMPS

 

Darn that red! Hope she comes down nicely.

 

You seem to be handling Phoebe's BG ups and downs with patience, Eric. Only way to go ... She'll get there!

 

Oh those nasty bounces...hang it there, Eric

 

285 @ +4.5

 

282 @ PMPS

 

Much better than that nasty red from this AM!

 

254 @ +2.5

 

152 @ AMPS
1u

 

191 @ +1
This is also after her a.m. meal.

 

Wow, gutsy shot, Eric. Not sure what it will do. Sometimes it means a higher cycle because of a bounce, or she could rise awhile and then drop. Will you be around?

 

Wow! Nice number this morning. Let us know how it goes....id be ready to steer with food if needed.

 

No l'm at work. I was given the advice that since Phoebe was DKA before that a 1u shot is doable at the 150 to 200 range.

 

373 @ +10.5

 

353 @ PMPS

 

399 @ AMPS

 

Good morning Eric! Are you working today, or will you be able to get some mid-cycle tests in?

 

Interesting...I'm wondering if you're seeing a bounce.

 

193 @ +8.5

 

I'm not sure. I wonder if any of this could be caused from her missing Bobo?

 

Nice blue!!!

 

399 @ PMPS

 

287 @ +3

 

250 @ AMPS
1.5u administered

 

I know this has been a long process, Eric, but I think you are doing a great job. Her numbers are gradually lowering and bounces are not as common. But she definitely takes a while to "budge". You don't need the "patience pants" we usually offer people; you have amazing patience. Lucky because I don't think we have them in men's sizes.

 

Hahaha Sue! As for pants l wish it was still short weather here in northern Illinois! Patience is all l can be for Phoebe. I've never dealt with diabetes in any kind before her. She's come along way since September (bad month for us) of 2015 and July of 2016. Family and Friends have all commented on Phoebe and her appearance, energy, and disposition. She my miracle friend. Thanks too all of you that have assisted us along the way. ❤

 

202 @ +3

 

319 @ PMPS

 

200 @ +2

 

Wow, big drop! Can you get some more tests in tonight? Would like to see how low she goes.

 

324 @ AMPS

 

205 @ +5

 

Hi Eric. How much/often are you feeding Phoebe the Fancy Feast? I ask because some people are saying that the formula has changed and it's raising their cats BG. I don't feed it any more, so I don't know if it's true or not.

 

I feed her a 3oz. can in the a.m. and a 3oz. can in the p.m.. I was told by several people on here that the FF classic formula was still the same that's why they recommended it.

 

354 @ PMPS

 

224 @ +1.5

 

54 @ +3.5
Started curving with food.

 

58 @ +3.75

 

87 @ +4

 

Wow! Quite a drop!

 

Yeah I've never seen a drop like that with her before. Wonder what that was all about? We were playing alot so maybe that had something to do with it?

 

469 @ AMPS

 

Not sure about that drop. The dose seems logical and has been doing fine. Maybe wait to see if you get a repeat before switching up anything. The general consensus seems to be that activity does lower BG levels, but that would be quite a reaction.

Nice job calmly bringing it up!

 

233 @ +9

 

Thank you Sue. That was also the 1st time l tried too curve with FF Gravy. I used two table spoons over a 30 minute period. Maybe that caused the high AMPS reading in the morning?

 

I would guess a bounce from the greens, Eric.

 

333 @ PMPS

 

247 @ +1.75
Getting a +6 reading tonight.

 

156 @ +5

 

388 @ AMPS

 

Good Morning Eric ~ Hope Phoebe will clear the bounce soon. She could have gone a little lower last night thus the stinky pinky today. How many units did you give today? It says AMPS in the unit box.

 

Thanks.
2u

 

245 @ +8

 

333 @ PMPS
I feel horrible l was late an hour. But l like the number for Phoebe +13

 

152 @ +11

 

178 @ AMPS
Rachel what do you think 1u

 

Checking SS brb

 

Can you monitor today?

 

178 @ AMPS

 

No l can't.

 

I'd probably go lower... .75 maybe? Since we don't know what happens on that dose but she got it at a lower number on 10/7 and to me it LOOKS like you had a bounce that night. No way to know for sure but that would be my guess. What do you think?

 

I agree with you. I wish l didn't have too work today. I'll give her .75

 

We all understand that! Work had gotten in my way a few times with treating Gypsy too. You do what you can. Remember this is good news...and will be good data gathering for you!

 

256 @ +4.25

 

366 @ +8

 

Looks like that may not have been enough insulin. It was good that you were able to get some mid cycles today! So next time, we know what you'll get on this does, and can probably try 1 unit to see if that works better. It's all data gathering....

 

566 @ +11.75
2u administered.

 

Ouch! Come on down Phoebe!

 

406 @ +1
286 @ +2
Phoebe's doing well.

 

Wowee what a bounce!! Nice to see her coming down so quickly
Nice going, Eric
Do you still check her for ketones periodically?

 

Thanks Carol and l do test her. She's been a good girl considering losing Bobo.

 

275 @ AMPS

 

420 @ +11

 

403 @ PMPS at 530pm central time.
377 @ +1.5

 

256 @ +4

 

197 @ +5

 

381 @ AMPS

 

148 @ +4

 

She is really keeping you hoping. But the general trend is down.

 

233 @ +7

 

542 @ PMPS

 

BIG bounce!

 

334 @ AMPS

 

That's better. Phoebe, no more blacks!

 

438 @ +5
Not liking this

 

Not pretty. I guess a bounce, but I liked yesterday's cycle much better!

 

406 @ +6

 

413 @ +9

 

Glad to see she came down a little for PMPS.

 

473 @ +2
What the heck is up with these crazy high numbers?

 

362 @ +6

 

322 @ AMPS

 

Hi Eric
I see you gave her 2 units this morning - if she is still running high at pmps, I would consider increasing her dose tonight - what do others think?

 

Looks like she is bouncing to me. You basically either ride it out or do a tiny increase in hopes of jolting her back down. I can't tell you which is right for Phoebe... I might be tempted to increase and monitor to see if it helps.

 

Six of one, half a dozen of the other I think. If Phoebe shares any of Teasel's tendencies, a tiny dose increase might shift her. Teasel also tends to get stuck in higher numbers if a bounce leaves him there for too many cycles.

 

I agree, it is hard to tell. She could be bouncing from the blues on 10/14, 10/15. But her pattern lately seems to be to recover from lows faster and not have an extended bounce. She has been sitting at 2 units for a long time. I think I'd vote in favor of an increase - small one. Maybe 2.25 and monitor?

Also, be sure nothing else is going on. No changes in the litter box, no possible infections etc.

 

300 @ +9.5

 

408 @ PMPS
2.25u administered

 

375 @ +1

 

323 @ +2