Help with numbers. Jessica is bouncing all over the place

Discussion in 'Caninsulin / Vetsulin and N / NPH' started by Michelle C., Nov 23, 2020.

  1. Michelle C.

    Michelle C. New Member

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    I just took Jessica's +5 BG and it was 47. She was 252 this morning and received 1.5 units of Vetsulin. I immediately gave her some treats. Should I also give her some food with gravy?

    I updated her spreadsheet. I feel like I'm doing something very wrong.

    Any advice to calm me???

    Thank you!
     
  2. Michelle C.

    Michelle C. New Member

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    I retested about 10 minutes after her treats and it was 83.
     
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  3. Red & Rover (GA)

    Red & Rover (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Can you take another test, Michelle? Carbs wear off quickly.
     
  4. Red & Rover (GA)

    Red & Rover (GA) Well-Known Member

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    And congratulations on the reduction.
    Tagging a few members to see what the new dose should be. (I never used Vetsulin.)
    @Deb & Wink
    @Critter Mom
    @JanetNJ
     
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  5. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    Good job. I had a hypo myself today! Glad I'm working from home.
     
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  6. Red & Rover (GA)

    Red & Rover (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, Janet. Glad you were home to catch the hypo.
     
  7. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

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    New dose should be 0.25U less than the old dose.

    So the new dose for Jessica would be 1.25U. Eyeball it as best you can, since no syringes have quarter unit markings on the barrel.
     

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