2/19 Kitkat amps 86, +7 77, pmps 79 , OTJ Trial !!!!
- Thread starter Melinda and Kitkat
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Angela & Cleo
Member Since 2022
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Nice start this morning, , have a nice day Melinda 
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
Hi Melinda,
Kitkat is looking great this morning. I have spoken to the moderators and they think that Kitkat is ready for an OTJ trial.
So I will post you the OTJ instructions below. Let us know if you have any questions. Exciting!
OTJ instructions
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he 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 is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his 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 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 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 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 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 monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!
Kitkat is looking great this morning. I have spoken to the moderators and they think that Kitkat is ready for an OTJ trial.
So I will post you the OTJ instructions below. Let us know if you have any questions. Exciting!
OTJ instructions
Start the trial on the next green pre shot.
If he 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 is blue at your normal "PS", feed a small meal and test again after about 3 or 4 hours. If his 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 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 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 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 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 monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!
Angela & Cleo
Member Since 2022
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Yeah it's great you can start OTJ Trial!
Melinda and Kitkat
Member Since 2022
@Bron and Sheba (GA) Oh my Bron !!!!!!! I am crying tears of joy!!!!!!Hi Melinda,
Kitkat is looking great this morning. I have spoken to the moderators and they think that Kitkat is ready for an OTJ trial.
So I will post you the OTJ instructions below. Let us know if you have any questions. Exciting!
OTJ instructions
We had a very busy night, so I just read this now!!!!!!! That is most spectacular! Wow, I am so proud of my boy! I am so grateful for all you have done to help me get him there! 
. I have printed off the instuctions and Matt has read them too, We both are giving Kitkat big snuggles and scratches .And successful or not, it a big step towards his recovery, slow blinking luv eyes to you and to everyone else here for their support and advice through all of this from Kitkat
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