3/23 Ming update

Discussion in 'Lantus / Levemir / Biosimilars' started by Crista & Ming, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. Crista & Ming

    Crista & Ming Well-Known Member

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    http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2-23-ming-pmps-167-2-254.226114/#post-2532697

    Wowee! It's been a full month since I last updated. Ming's SS is NOT up to date. I'm too tired right now to update it, plus we've been using multiple readers of the same brand to take BGs so it's a pain for me right now to gather than all up and update the sheet. I'll get around to it this weekend probably.

    But Ming's been okay. Clinically okay but his numbers have been in the yellows for the majority of a week and half with some dips to green after the reduction from 2 units.

    My sister also got a dog :eek: which might be contributing to the high BGs. The decrease happened the same day the dog arrived home. Her name is Soda and she is a duck toller.

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    Ming and I feel the same about her: apprehensive and prefer our distance from her LOL! (Of course, I'm warming up to her faster than Ming is). The first few days he hissed and swatted at her and would disappear into a room. Then he started standing his ground and even stalking her. These few days, he's been okay with walking past her and just keeping a safe distance. We joke Ming is practicing social distancing.

    Update on the human:
    I'm still working. The vet hospital I work at is client-free which means only employees in the building. And we pick up pets from the parking lot and we do all the talking over the phone.

    Some of the staff is quarantined and those who have any sick symptoms are sent home to quarantine too. We're running on a skeleton staff and surprisingly, not as many pet owners are cancelling appointments as we thought they would.

    It's been tough. I'm extremely stressed out and scared and I should probably stop working. But I don't know how to stop until somebody gets sick with covid 19, the country/city goes on lockdown, or I get sick myself. I've worked with a headache for 11 hours everyday this weekend.

    But please don't feel bad for me. I understand the risk. Some days I think, this is important: pets need to be treated. And the emergency hospitals can't possibly take in EVERY case. So we're helping with the load. And other days, I think this is stupid that we're still open and trimming nails and doing annual health exams. The bosses are having a meeting tonight about scaling back on those types of non-essential appts.

    Sorry for being a Debbie downer. I'm not sure how others are doing on the forum. I haven't read through any condos but I wish everyone safety, health, and any form of happiness during this trying time. The world is very different right now and everyone is feeling a bit off. So I hope we can be there for each other, even if it's through words on an internet forum. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

    Here's Ming today, chillin in his box:
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  2. Olive & Paula

    Olive & Paula Well-Known Member

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    Love that picture. All vets in my area are curbside service and only seeing sick animals at this time. They also cut the hours they are open.
     
  3. Judy and Freckles

    Judy and Freckles Well-Known Member

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    You are a front liner for our critters. Nurses, doctors and other medical staff are getting recognition and the animal medical staff certainly deserve it too. On behalf of all of the critters you are helping, THANKS for going the extra mile... no make that a marathon! Remember to "put your own oxygen mask on first before you help others" though!

    Take care and stay safe!! (and get some sleep!)
     
  4. Crista & Ming

    Crista & Ming Well-Known Member

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    Thank you!!!!! I very appreciate it!

    I saw a hilarious post today and this reminded me of it:
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  5. Bron and Sheba (GA)

    Bron and Sheba (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Love the photo of Ming!
    I’m sorry you are so tired and stressed but you are helping our furry friends which is do important!
    Sofa is gorgeous!
     
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  6. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    2 units? compared to a year ago, that's amazing. Ming looks like he's on dog watch in that photo. He's got a lot of work ahead of him keeping a duck toller puppy in line. :p

    Definitely take care of you Crista. :bighug: All of our health care workers need a way to relieve stress. You included. Humour is a good start.
     
  7. carfurby (GA)

    carfurby (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Love the picture of Ming. I hope he and the new dog become friends. Thank you for helping people and their furbabies. I know it's not easy, but it is appreciated. Take care of yourself and find ways to destress. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
  8. Sue and Luci

    Sue and Luci Well-Known Member

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    Please take care of yourself...It sounds like you're overdoing it...try to get some balance Crista...

    Ming is looking large and in charge! Cute puppy...but oh my...he's gonna be a big doggy...

    Good to hear from you. Please be well...
     
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  9. Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA)

    Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA) Well-Known Member

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    So happy to have news from you !!:joyful: All our little furry ones are thanking you for being there.:cat: I hope your clinic will reduce the hours and maybe focus on urgent cases only like so many are doing now!

    Very nice to see our always so gorgeous Ming with his new "futur" friend!! Try to take care of yourself, we don't want you to be sick!! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

    OT: You asked a few times if I was gonna have Ti tested; it's done! IGF1= 114, IAA= normal!
     
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  10. Si am cat mom

    Si am cat mom Well-Known Member

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    Awwww.... bird dogs are great !

    Glad Ming the Magnificent is doing well :) and you too !!!
     
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  11. Crista & Ming

    Crista & Ming Well-Known Member

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    I'm so glad you did the test, Lyane!!! And we have answers and now a more specific plan for Ti :)
     
  12. Crista & Ming

    Crista & Ming Well-Known Member

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    Will do! Today was one of the good days at work and I'm taking 5 days off next week, IN A ROW :O Haha! I'm really looking forward to that. Cancelled plans allowed for some paid days off :)
     
  13. Chris & China (GA)

    Chris & China (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I hope your vets did what all the rest of them seem to be doing...closing to patients that are scheduled for "routine" stuff like spay/neuters, nails, etc.

    Around here (and most other places I've heard about) are only seeing patients that are sick or injured.
     

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