? What to do with "hi" meter reading (600+)?

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  1. Misterbeesmom

    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    is there anything I can immediately to do help my cat? I screwed up his last dose, giving him a fur shot. BG was 398 when I screwed that up (when I mess up, its always an important one). So now +3 my cat actually meowed a few times which is unusual. I tested him and got the dreaded "hi" reading on the meter, which is 600+.

    I took a chance and dosed him immediately. I know that's a no-no generally but we're on vetsulin, I botched the last shot, and he burns through this stuff by +6.

    is there anything else I can do for him right now? this so completely sucks.
     
  2. Mogmom and Goofus

    Mogmom and Goofus Well-Known Member

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    Not sure what to tell you, but I'd say to just keep a close eye on him. Watch for hypo symptoms and be prepared with some corn syrup and hi carb food, just in case. I always feel bad when I do that too, but we do the best can. ;)
     
  3. Misterbeesmom

    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    thanks. i'm watching him, staying home from work, and plan to check BG every hour. got the hypo kit on standby.
     
  4. Olive & Paula

    Olive & Paula Well-Known Member

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    Is your ss up to date? Last thing I see is August 8.
     
  5. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    Any update?
     
  6. Misterbeesmom

    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    Sorry no i am way behind and its confusing to post because of dosing every 6-8 hrs
     
  7. Misterbeesmom

    Misterbeesmom Well-Known Member

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    Sorry just saw your message. Got him down to high 200's over the next few hours, so all went well no hypo. Thanks!
     
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  8. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    Good that must have made him feel better
     
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