Tried insulin curve today on Garfield

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  1. Garfield

    Garfield New Member

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    Hi ,
    I don’t have internet access to my computer right now so cannot down load templates but I checked Garfield’s sugars every 2 hours today except for 1 time ( had company) .

    7:30 255 1 unit novulin n given

    9:30 162

    11:30 91

    1:30 136

    3:30 192
    7:15pm 200 1 unit given and fed- ate almost half of FF . Appetite till varies day to day .
    Wondering what this means -
    Thank you!
     
  2. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    Nice numbers!
     
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  3. Garfield

    Garfield New Member

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    Thank you!
    He’s been on insulin for 9 days now- don’t really know what to expect.
     
  4. Sean & Rufus

    Sean & Rufus Well-Known Member

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    Wow! Awesome for first week! Are you using a pet or human meter?
     
  5. Garfield

    Garfield New Member

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    Relion meter- human meter
     
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  6. Kris & Teasel

    Kris & Teasel Well-Known Member

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    I agree - nice curve for this early in your FD journey. :)
     
  7. Garfield

    Garfield New Member

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    Thank you
    !
     
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  8. Squalliesmom

    Squalliesmom Well-Known Member

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    Wow, you got some nice numbers there! That's awesome! :cat: It would be great if you could setup a spreadsheet when you have an opportunity. :):):)
     
  9. Garfield

    Garfield New Member

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    Thank you - will do when I get a chance- we live in a very rural area so will need To go into town for internet. Not sure what to expect - what are normals. I think he has diabetic neuropathy also - seems weak on hind legs but my hubbie thinks he was a little stronger today.still trying to find a food he will really like . How much should he be eating a day?
     
  10. Squalliesmom

    Squalliesmom Well-Known Member

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    He could have diabetic neuropathy, or it could be a lack of potassium, also pretty common in cats with FD and having similar effects to neuropathy.

    There is a formula for determining the number of calories your cat needs per day:

    (weight of cat x 13.5) + 70 = calories needed

    You can adjust this for desired weight if your cat needs to gain or lose weight. Also, not every cat is going to want to eat the full amount it's supposed to need every day; unless kitty is losing weight, don't worry about it too much. My senior boy Squallie is pretty inactive so he never really eats all the calories he's supposed to, but he still maintains his weight. I have two Bengals who are extremely active, and they eat the full amount, plus some. ECID! :cat:

    I'm guessing you have probably seen Dr. Lisa's food chart; in case you haven't, here is a link to it.
     
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