Wonky Weird Numbers. Advice?

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  1. RenaRF

    RenaRF Member

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    I posted the following late Friday night about what had been going on with Henry, just to give context:

    His BG has been WONKY since this happened. Thursday's numbers (the day of the issue that sent him tot he ER) were expectedly wonky. Friday's were pretty much back to "normal" before the Clavamox reaction. Yesterday he was in the blues, but higher than usual and below 150. This am he was 170 (!!!) but his recheck 3 hours later after breakfast was 81!!

    So a few things. His pancreatic enzyme test came back as slightly elevated - 5.4. Very slightly, at least as of Thursday night. I had been thinking food allergy for the original skin condition, and/or a reaction to the plastic on his timed feeder. We introduced the steroid cream beginning Friday AM, AND I started monkeying with his food. Bad move. He didn't eat the new food overnight on Friday/Saturday, nor did he eat it overnight last night, Saturday/Sunday. I am going back to basics. No steroid treatment for the time being. I'm only using the Novalsan wash, which is steroid free. No oral meds at all. Back to his Merrick Cowboy Cookout and Ocean Breeze food. I used a paper towel on the timed feeder to keep his chin off of the plastic. Henry eats 4x daily, 8a, 2p, 8p and 2a.

    Henry has NOT had insulin since the morning of 4/17, when he received .5U of Lantus. I am not practicing insulin regulation at all at this point (his SS is up to date, and you can see why I'm not administering insulin), and if I were, I would be in relaxed Lantus and not tight regulation.

    Any suggestions as to why his BG is all wonky? I can say also - I use the AccuCheck Aviva and I've had to pull the battery out twice in the past three days when I got an immediate E-9 error when inserting the strip. Could the meter be wonky? It's practically brand new!! Meter and strips purchased less than a month ago.
     
  2. Beth & Atlas

    Beth & Atlas Well-Known Member

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    Yes, the steroid cream will take a few days to a week to clear out of his system. It is dependent on how sensitive he is and how much was absorbed. Atlas took about 10 days, but he had been dosed with the ear drops for nearly a week.

    Second, with all the changes in his diet and his tummy be tore up...it will take a few weeks to heal. Remember any inflammation in the body will wonk out the numbers. So be patient I think is the answer here.

    I'd watch for consistently rising numbers to be signal something is still not right. A few highs or lows without insulin would indicate the body is trying to heal itself.

    You might consider adding some probiotics to his food as the clamamox (1 pill) caused such a horrible reaction the flora in his digestive tract may need a boost too.

    E-9 means the battery is low. Change the battery.

    If you still get the message than the battery needs to be replaced and the meter needs to be reset. Take the battery out. Press the left arrow key on the front. Insert a new battery (do not turn the machine on). Press the left arrow button again. Now you should be prompted to set the time and date. Once you have done that, power the meter off and you should be all set. Of course, they don't tell you any of this in the manual.
     
  3. cjleo

    cjleo Member

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    Rena,

    Think you are on the right track. Keep his food stable until he feels better. Than maybe you can shift him to something else. And Beth's suggestion to give him some probiotics to help repair his tummy is a very good one. (Hi Beth).

    You don't have a long history on Henry. He may have seasonal allergies to something related to Springtime. The fewer changes you make, probably the better.

    Those BG numbers aren't bad considering the reaction he had to the Clavamox, and all the ER drama (stress) for the poor boy. Hang in there. You are doing great by your boy.

    Claudia
     
  4. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

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    Sometimes, adding a little plain yogurt to the diet can get the gut bacteria back in balance.
     
  5. Wendy&Tiggy(GA)

    Wendy&Tiggy(GA) Well-Known Member

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    His numbers look not bad but the steroid cream probably didnt help. Maybe supplement with many mini meals to help his pancreas recover right now and keep a close eye on his BG.

    You could try canned pumpkin ( not pie filling) for the diarrhea.
     
  6. Wendy&Tiggy(GA)

    Wendy&Tiggy(GA) Well-Known Member

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    BGis looking good yay!
     
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