Ann & Tess GA
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I think she's surfing again, her+11 was 106, go ahead and shoot? Tess has been begging for brekkies for 2 hours so I know she will eat.
1/28 Tess PMPS~152
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Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: Shoot??? 1/28 Tess AMPS 93
I'm no expert, Ann, but she might be going down. Not much, but I'm not sure you know the direction yet. Looks like when you shot the 94 the other day, it had a pretty quick effect and Tess went pretty low. I would wait for some advice. Maybe put "HelP" at the end of your subject line?
I'm no expert, Ann, but she might be going down. Not much, but I'm not sure you know the direction yet. Looks like when you shot the 94 the other day, it had a pretty quick effect and Tess went pretty low. I would wait for some advice. Maybe put "HelP" at the end of your subject line?
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Tess's _12:10 was down to 80, a definite drop. I don't feel confident shooting . She has definitely done this before.
Tess's _12:10 was down to 80, a definite drop. I don't feel confident shooting . She has definitely done this before.
Barbara and tuffy
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
What dose are you shooting? SS confused me.
What dose are you shooting? SS confused me.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Shooting .5u.
Shooting .5u.
Heather and Jasper
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Will you be at home today or do you have to leave to go to work?
Will you be at home today or do you have to leave to go to work?
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
I'm retired so home all day.
I'm retired so home all day.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
At 12:25 she's 79, so it looks like surfing, now.
At 12:25 she's 79, so it looks like surfing, now.
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Tess,
While you are waiting, all I can say is that when Basil used to be lower than I was comfortable with, I kept waiting and testing until I got a clear upward trend. Then I shot and watched carefully. Hope someone comes along soon for you!
Tess,
While you are waiting, all I can say is that when Basil used to be lower than I was comfortable with, I kept waiting and testing until I got a clear upward trend. Then I shot and watched carefully. Hope someone comes along soon for you!
Heather and Jasper
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Since she's surfing, how about shooting now, feeding her, and getting a +1 off of it?
Lydia and Basil said:
Since she's surfing, how about shooting now, feeding her, and getting a +1 off of it?
Monique & Spooky
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Yup what Linda said, if you can wait a bit keep testing as soon as you get a decent rise SHOOT! .5U isn't a huge dose and if your home, it's all ok. If you want test again now, then if it isn't still dropping, shoot, feed and test again at +1
Yup what Linda said, if you can wait a bit keep testing as soon as you get a decent rise SHOOT! .5U isn't a huge dose and if your home, it's all ok. If you want test again now, then if it isn't still dropping, shoot, feed and test again at +1
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
Sounds good.
Sounds good.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:10~80
+12:40~72
ed: recap: before shot in morning +11~106, +11:50~93, +12:10~80, +12:30~79, +12:40~72, +12:55~67
+12:40~72
ed: recap: before shot in morning +11~106, +11:50~93, +12:10~80, +12:30~79, +12:40~72, +12:55~67
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:55~67
Tess hasn't eaten since +3 last night, ate what was left out over night, but is was only a little. Could this drop be due to low BG because of lack of food? She really wants to eat now.
Tess hasn't eaten since +3 last night, ate what was left out over night, but is was only a little. Could this drop be due to low BG because of lack of food? She really wants to eat now.
Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:55~67
It's possible that her numbers may be effected by the lack of food BUT, she should be at the tail end of the 12-hour cycle. I'm at tbp and can't keep an eye on your condo. I don't want Tess to lose momentum, though. Once she either starts surfing or her numbers start to rise (more than 10% as a rule of thumb in case no one is around to lend a hand), shoot - providing you will be home to get a +1 and +2. The lower the PS, the more closely you need to monitor. You know how to steer the numbers with food if you need to. You can do this. I'll try to check in soon but an hour may be the next time I can back to your condo.
It's possible that her numbers may be effected by the lack of food BUT, she should be at the tail end of the 12-hour cycle. I'm at tbp and can't keep an eye on your condo. I don't want Tess to lose momentum, though. Once she either starts surfing or her numbers start to rise (more than 10% as a rule of thumb in case no one is around to lend a hand), shoot - providing you will be home to get a +1 and +2. The lower the PS, the more closely you need to monitor. You know how to steer the numbers with food if you need to. You can do this. I'll try to check in soon but an hour may be the next time I can back to your condo.
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:55~67
I'm not an expert here, but I will be around for hand-holding if that helps!
I'm not an expert here, but I will be around for hand-holding if that helps!
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: Help??? 1/28 Tess AM +11:50~93, +12:55~67
AT 13:10 Tess was up to 77, so I shot. She is chowing down happily. I will retest at +1.
AT 13:10 Tess was up to 77, so I shot. She is chowing down happily. I will retest at +1.
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77
That sounds like what I would have done!
It will be interesting to see what she does in an hour. Cats specialize in surprises, I guess.
One thing to do is make sure you note the time, because you now have a new schedule. It seemed for a while that every time we would get Basil on good times 12 hours apart,t here would be a delayed shot and we'd be back to inching the time back to the preferred hour.
That sounds like what I would have done!
It will be interesting to see what she does in an hour. Cats specialize in surprises, I guess.
One thing to do is make sure you note the time, because you now have a new schedule. It seemed for a while that every time we would get Basil on good times 12 hours apart,t here would be a delayed shot and we'd be back to inching the time back to the preferred hour.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77
Yes, Tess sems to like to do that. At least this puts us on the hour and is easier to figure out. :? My brain gets really twisted between the actual times and the fractional times of the + hours on these repeated tests.
We are way off schedule though the only real problem is that Tess's stomach is about 4 hours ahead of when i can feed her now. :roll: But, if she keeps this up we may be back to a reasonable meal time soon. ;-)
Yes, Tess sems to like to do that. At least this puts us on the hour and is easier to figure out. :? My brain gets really twisted between the actual times and the fractional times of the + hours on these repeated tests.
We are way off schedule though the only real problem is that Tess's stomach is about 4 hours ahead of when i can feed her now. :roll: But, if she keeps this up we may be back to a reasonable meal time soon. ;-)
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77
At +1 Tess is still at 77. She ate about 2 oz. of 4% carb food in the last hour.
At +1 Tess is still at 77. She ate about 2 oz. of 4% carb food in the last hour.
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
Looks great!
Looks great!
Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
Ann and Lydia -- you are doing great.
I would continue to feed Tess small "bites" of LC every hour or so to keep her surfing. Tess continues to work for reductions so keep an eye on her numbers so she doesn't throw you too big of a surprise.
It may help to keep a record of the actual shot time (vs. the PS +time for yourself in the Comments section of the SS. That way, it doesn't have to stick in your brain but you know that you wrote it down in a logical place.
Ann and Lydia -- you are doing great.
I would continue to feed Tess small "bites" of LC every hour or so to keep her surfing. Tess continues to work for reductions so keep an eye on her numbers so she doesn't throw you too big of a surprise.
It may help to keep a record of the actual shot time (vs. the PS +time for yourself in the Comments section of the SS. That way, it doesn't have to stick in your brain but you know that you wrote it down in a logical place.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
+2 is down again to 64, fed a little more this time 8% carb. Those crushed liver treats on top work like a charm.
+2 is down again to 64, fed a little more this time 8% carb. Those crushed liver treats on top work like a charm.
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
She's trying to sneak down past you, isn't she? Or maybe she's figured out how to lower her blood sugar to get treats! Like a cat yogi. Which reminds me--time to go feed Basil.
She's trying to sneak down past you, isn't she? Or maybe she's figured out how to lower her blood sugar to get treats! Like a cat yogi. Which reminds me--time to go feed Basil.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
On my SS I put in a cheater row where I mark the actual time of the shot and and corresponding times for tests to keep track. I also mark in the comments when a shot has been delayed and by how long.
I've been doing the pre shot test bout 10 minutes before the shot to have time to test, feed and shoot on time. The +hours after are from the shot not the pre test. Am I doing that wrong or does it make a difference?
On my SS I put in a cheater row where I mark the actual time of the shot and and corresponding times for tests to keep track. I also mark in the comments when a shot has been delayed and by how long.
I've been doing the pre shot test bout 10 minutes before the shot to have time to test, feed and shoot on time. The +hours after are from the shot not the pre test. Am I doing that wrong or does it make a difference?
Lydia--(Rosie & Basil) GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
I can say that it is pretty much what we do, also. We try to test at 8:25, have him eating at 8:30, and have the shot going as soon after as possible--8:35 the latest. I don't think five minutes makes much difference.
I can say that it is pretty much what we do, also. We try to test at 8:25, have him eating at 8:30, and have the shot going as soon after as possible--8:35 the latest. I don't think five minutes makes much difference.
Cassandra and Sasha
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
That's perfectly fine/correct. The + hours should be from the time of the actual shot, and as long as you are within about 5-15 minutes of preshot test time there is not going to be much of a difference.
Tess is doing great and so are you!
Ann & Tess said:
That's perfectly fine/correct. The + hours should be from the time of the actual shot, and as long as you are within about 5-15 minutes of preshot test time there is not going to be much of a difference.
Tess is doing great and so are you!
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
+3 is 70, up a little but not significantly. She ate about another 1/4 oz, bringing her up to about 2.25 oz. today. Which is about what she should be eating.
Thankfully my Hocks order just arrived, I was afraid I'd run out of strips. 100 strips in a week? Tess is keeping me on my toes. I just feel sorry for her ears, she's really good abot it though. Test again at +4.
+3 is 70, up a little but not significantly. She ate about another 1/4 oz, bringing her up to about 2.25 oz. today. Which is about what she should be eating.
Thankfully my Hocks order just arrived, I was afraid I'd run out of strips. 100 strips in a week? Tess is keeping me on my toes. I just feel sorry for her ears, she's really good abot it though. Test again at +4.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
Hi Chris, +4 os 93 :mrgreen:
I've been using neosporin. Wondered about using it too often. Her ears look fine and aren't that sensitive. She actually reacts more to the rice sock than to the prick, doesn't like having anything up against her ears. maybe I'll try some vitamin E oil, that's good for healing cuts and scarring, as well as getting the blood to bead up.
Hi Chris, +4 os 93 :mrgreen:
I've been using neosporin. Wondered about using it too often. Her ears look fine and aren't that sensitive. She actually reacts more to the rice sock than to the prick, doesn't like having anything up against her ears. maybe I'll try some vitamin E oil, that's good for healing cuts and scarring, as well as getting the blood to bead up.
chriscleo
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
I think neosporin occasionally is enough. otherwise, i just apply gentle pressure for a few seconds after pricking to avoid bruising.
i don't use a rice sock with cleo, tho i did at the beginning. it's useful to warm up the ear but i just rub the ear first to warm it and use a cotton ball behind it to prick into so i don't get my finger by mistake.
tess is doing beautifully. her pm number might be a little high from the late shot but she'll come back down again. it'll be really exciting if she gets another dose decrease pretty soon.
I think neosporin occasionally is enough. otherwise, i just apply gentle pressure for a few seconds after pricking to avoid bruising.
i don't use a rice sock with cleo, tho i did at the beginning. it's useful to warm up the ear but i just rub the ear first to warm it and use a cotton ball behind it to prick into so i don't get my finger by mistake.
tess is doing beautifully. her pm number might be a little high from the late shot but she'll come back down again. it'll be really exciting if she gets another dose decrease pretty soon.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
Tess has come up to 156 at+6. Her nadir os often at +7 or +8. Yeah, looks like she is going up, not too much I hope. I may test again at +8 or just give her a break until later.
Thanks for the hand holding.
Tess has come up to 156 at+6. Her nadir os often at +7 or +8. Yeah, looks like she is going up, not too much I hope. I may test again at +8 or just give her a break until later.
Thanks for the hand holding.
Ann & Tess GA
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Re: 1/28 Tess AMPS 77 +1~77
+8 161
How do you judge, when numbers are below 100 and still going down, when to shoot? Don't you have to hold till you see a rise or at least level off?
+8 161
How do you judge, when numbers are below 100 and still going down, when to shoot? Don't you have to hold till you see a rise or at least level off?
Ann & Tess GA
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She's down a little but still high enough that we feel safe shooting. Tess is eating and we will keep monitoring.
CD and BigMac
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Yes, exactly.Ann & Tess said:
Nice PMPS and good shooting! Keep monitoring... but you already said that. I'm just echoing. LOL.
Ann & Tess GA
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+2 was 134. Down a little but Tess ate about 1/4 oz. Check again at +4
chriscleo
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try to gather data that shows you when she starts to go up at preshot time. one way is to look at late shots to see at what point number continues to go up and you can't bring it back down by shooting at that point.
for example, i've found thru data gathering that my cat rarely gets more than 13 hrs out of lantus. so i don't wait longer than an hour to shoot unless she's moving down by large increments still.
for example, i've found thru data gathering that my cat rarely gets more than 13 hrs out of lantus. so i don't wait longer than an hour to shoot unless she's moving down by large increments still.
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