2/27 George AMPS 83, +2 55, +3 65, +5 65, +7.5 74, +9 97, PMPS 74, +2.5 64, +4 62

Discussion in 'Lantus / Levemir / Biosimilars' started by Hammy, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. Hammy

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  2. Bandit's Mom

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    Give LC-MC. Both now and at +1.

    You set the auto-feeder to move to an empty slot 2 hours before PS, so he can't eat in the 2 hour window before PS :)
     
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  3. Hammy

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    Oh that makes total sense.:facepalm: Thank you
     
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  4. Hammy

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    Should I test at+1 or just feed and test at+2?
     
  5. Sienne and Gabby (GA)

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    I think testing at +1 is up to you. George has been surfing in green numbers. If you're nervous and think his number might drop, then by all means, get a +1 test. If you think he'll just keep on surfing, test and feed him at +2.
     
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  6. Bandit's Mom

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    A +2 should be fine but do feed LC-MC at +1
     
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  7. Hammy

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    +2 55!
     
  8. Bandit's Mom

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    woah! HC please, do you have any? just a spoon.
     
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  9. Hammy

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    I can put some honey into my medium carb.
    He only eats pate, I'll run to the store to grab more added I give him mc with some honey? Or syrup?
     
  10. Bandit's Mom

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    MC with a little honey or syrup.
     
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  11. tiffmaxee

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    He had a similar drop last night but he’s getting too close to going under 50 si I would give a little hc.
     
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  12. tiffmaxee

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    That’s good. We view posted at the same time.
     
  13. Hammy

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    I'll get some hc. I thought that's what I got, but didn't realize it's more mc. Since it's much a lot more variety for high carb when it's not pate
     
  14. tiffmaxee

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    Don’t rush to get hc, If you add honey to mc it’s hc. She came up nicely last night.
     
  15. Hammy

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    I think he likes that honey a little too much LOL he ate that faster than he ate +1
     
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  16. Bandit's Mom

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    Bandit hates honey but they inhale their food when low. Test in 30 mins?
     
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  17. Hammy

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    That makes sense. I'll test him now. I meant he likes it too much, earlier I had a typo you instead of HE
     
  18. Bandit's Mom

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    I got that. I meant to say that it must not be the honey as much as wanting to gobble down food when they go low. :)
     
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  19. Hammy

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    +3 is 65
     
  20. Bandit's Mom

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    Shall we do some LC-HC so he doesn't dip later in the cycle and test in an hour?

    @tiffmaxee
     
  21. Hammy

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    Just a teaspoon of each or 1 teaspoon combined?
     
  22. tiffmaxee

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    Let me think. Be back.
     
  23. tiffmaxee

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    What % is your mc?
     
  24. tiffmaxee

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    Looks like I was too late. All mc or a mix would have been fine.
     
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    I'm sorry. I ran downstairs and got into an argument with my kid. I just gave him mc. I didn't realize that much time has passed
     
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    It’s fine. I thought mc would work but a mix was also equally fine. :)
     
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  27. Hammy

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    Since I gave it to him at 4.5 can I wait until+5 instead of +4
     
  28. Bandit's Mom

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    I guess you mean +3.5 :) And yes, let's wait till +5 since it was all MC?
     
  29. Hammy

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    Yes. I can give him more food before if you think
     
  30. Bandit's Mom

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    how much did you feed at +3.5? and was it all MC?
     
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  31. Hammy

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    I didn't feed after 3.5. He is 65 at +5.
    I didn't feed a lot. Teaspoon.

    I'm thinking lc for now every two hours teaspoon
     
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  32. Hammy

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    I'm sorry for asking and disappearing. Kids are a little distracting today
     
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  33. Bandit's Mom

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    no problem! :)

    sounds good!
     
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  34. Hammy

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    Thank you
     
  35. Hammy

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    When should I do my next test? I don't have a +9 and only one +7
     
  36. Bandit's Mom

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    let's get that then :)
     
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    Both or +9. . He is grumpy but it's worth it. Ok. I talked myself into both. Lol. I gotta run an errand so the +7 might be a tad late, but prob not
     
  38. Bandit's Mom

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    Get the +9 - should be enough. :)
     
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  39. Hammy

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    +7.5 is 74
     
  40. Hammy

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    :joyful: I got it anyway. He was good for it. :cat:
     
  41. Hammy

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    +9 is 97

    I don't know if I should still feed him some. It's been over 3-4 hours since he had a teaspoon
     
  42. Hammy

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    I gave him a tiny bit. He will have had no food for 2.5 hours before PMPS
     
  43. Hammy

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    PMPS 74
    FED lc and mc
    Gave drop
     
  44. Hammy

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    @tiffmaxee do you think I should feed him at+1 and test at+2 or test at +1
     
  45. tiffmaxee

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    Yes. Feed him at +1 and +2. He’s doing great. :D
     
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  46. Hammy

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    Thank you. Med carb or low carb? I didn't give him too much at dinner so I can spread it out but wonder if that's why he dropped so low this morning. (If I gave to few calories/carbs)
     
  47. tiffmaxee

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    Depends on the bg. If a drop at +1 all mc. If up a little lc. If same or lower at +2 you need mc.
     
  48. Hammy

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    +1.25 is 74

    Will give lc?
     
  49. tiffmaxee

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    Sorry. Just saw this. Get that +2 because he didn’t get a food bump. I suspect he will be in the 50’s and if so need mc/hc mix.
     
  50. Hammy

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    +2.5 64
     
  51. tiffmaxee

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    Give a little lc/mc mix. It’s early. I’d test at +3.5. I’m glad I was wrong about the 50’s.
     
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  52. Hammy

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    I did give him lc food after +1.teaspoon. I'll give him a teaspoonish mix now
     
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  53. Hammy

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    I will give a small mix. More lc. Last feed at+3 was just lc
     
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  54. Hammy

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    +5.5 61

    I set up feeder to feed in about one and two hours and to go to empty 2 hours before PMPS
     
  55. Bandit's Mom

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    did you feed again now?
     
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  56. Hammy

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    Yes. Thank you
     
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