11/19 Oreo (Bao) AMPS 98, +5 84, PMPS 104, +3 84
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Bandit's Mom
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Day 7 in normal numbers on this dose. Going to tag @tiffmaxee for confirmation that you can start an OTJ trial from tomorrow - assuming his streak of normal numbers continues today. Paws crossed!
Elaine Lai
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Jackie and Biggie
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Fingers crossed for OTJ trial!!! Great work, Elaine and Oreo!! 
Elaine Lai
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Thank you, Jackie! In Fact I haven't really been doing much, it's just we are lucky to have an incredibly easy kitty like Oreo. I hope we haven't used up all the luck yet. Fingers and paws crossed!Fingers crossed for OTJ trial!!! Great work, Elaine and Oreo!!
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Elaine Lai
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PMPS 104 
Oh well... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
AM snack @+7.5, Tiki Cat After dark chicken 0.5oz, FF trout flaked 0.5oz (Total 29kcal)
Oh well... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯AM snack @+7.5, Tiki Cat After dark chicken 0.5oz, FF trout flaked 0.5oz (Total 29kcal)
Elaine Lai
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Ok, will do!
Bandit's Mom
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Don't feed between PMPS and +3. You want to see if his numbers come down 3 hours after food.
Elaine Lai
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84 @PM+3.
Uhhh... sorry I read the message too late. Happened to feed him the reminder 1/3 of his PM0 main meal at PM+1.
tiffmaxee
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That’s okay. She still came back to green. I think she’s ready for a trial. Here are the directions.84 @PM+3.
Uhhh... sorry I read the message too late. Happened to feed him the reminder 1/3 of his PM0 main meal at PM+1.
Directions for OTJ Trial
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he/she is green at your normal test times, no need to test further until the next "PS" time; just feed small meals and go about your day. If he/she is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his/her number is lower 3-4 hours after a meal, then the pancreas is working!
Post every day so we can monitor your progress and see if any tweaks are needed. He/she may have a sporadic blue number. Don't panic but post before you decide whether to shoot so we can have a discussion.
After 14 days of no insulin, we have a party!!
Sometimes the trial doesn't work the first time and we have to give a little more support in the form of resuming insulin. It's not the end of the world if that happens; we just give him/her the support needed. Our goal is a strong remission and it's better to take our time to get that than to rush into remission just to have it fail later on.
Good luck with the trial!!!
Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out ofremission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet.
Good luck!
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Elaine Lai
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Thanks! Now I'm gonna busy wishing for a green tomorrow!
Bron and Sheba (GA)
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Good luck with OTJ trial.
Amy & Herman
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How exciting! We will be cheering you on! Go Oreo!