Help with dosage again...

Discussion in 'Prozinc / PZI' started by Barbara, Oct 17, 2020.

  1. Barbara

    Barbara Well-Known Member

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    I’m at a loss....should I increase back up to 1 unit? She is now getting a can of FF before AM shot, she gets another can divided into 3 meals in a timed feeder during the day. She gets 1/2 can before PM shot & the last 1/2 around +3 or +4 depending on my schedule. I can’t leave the timed feeder out overnight due to my allergic cat & if I try locking Petunia up with her food she screams the entire time. I don’t think she can handle more than 3 cans a day, she is starting to gain weight again. She still screams for food a lot & drinks a lot of water. She also gets about a teaspoon of pumpkin AM & PM along with 1/8 teaspoon Miralax AM & PM. I’m puzzled since 1 unit seemed to be too much at the beginning & we have gotten better numbers on lower doses in the past. I’m feeling like I should go up to 1 unit but wanted another opinion.
     
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  2. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    Yes
    yes I would try 1. I wanna see some greens. :)
     
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  3. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

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    I third that idea for an increase in the dose.
     
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  4. Barbara

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    Ok increased to 1 unit will see where that takes us.
     
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  5. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

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    Ok Petunia, show us what the 1U dose does for your BG levels.
    Paws crossed that the increase helps.
     
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  6. Barbara

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    @Deb & Wink not much so far....not sure what to do with this girl.
     
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  7. Deb & Wink

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    Let's give the 1U a couple of more cycles, to see if it helps Petunia.

    I'd suggest no more than 3-4 more cycles at this 1U dose.
    If the BG levels are not lower at nadir by then, another dose increase is due
     
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  8. Barbara

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    I’m ready to scream.....how does she go UP after PMPS??? And why was she giving me greens in the beginning? I thought the constipation was the issue but it appears not. I have added pumpkin but that shouldn’t cause such an increase should it? She’s also getting Miralax & I haven’t seen any evidence that she’s constipated again. Ugh....
     
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  9. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    She's still at a low dose. Try not to worry. Insulin needs change.
     
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