4/19 Brian +11 59, PMPs +1 70

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/4-18-brian-10-34-11-45-amps-54.246264/#post-2779097

Bit worried about Brian dropping to 59 so early after a reduction and NS. Just fed him some ff 10% carb.

Any predictions about what will happen this cycle? Should I be watching to see if he goes too low again?

Thanks everyone

 

It’s hard to say. Test again in 30 minutes. Do you have 15-20%?

 

yep I have some 20%. Just still worried it won't do enough if it comes to it

 

Let’s see the next test. Do you have any higher carb if needed? Honey or Karo syrup?

 

Good to see a pic of your pretty boy. I hope you can get a handle on the shots. I am too new to advise anything. How are his clinical signs? Eating well, not urinating too much nor drinking a lot of water? What about his personality? Does he seem happy and feeling well? Does he have energy?

 

Do have honey yup. He's up to 61 40mins after last test and a whole can of 10%

 

Thank you not drinking much water or urinating much. He seems fine, he's had a wander around and now gone back to sleep but that's fairly typical

 

Question... Maybe hard to answer, but how do you know if your cat would have gone under 50 if you've fed high carb? Should I assume Brian would have gone under 50 without the can of ff 20%?

 

There is no way to know but the carbs will wear off. If a cat needs a reduction he will go under 50 even with hc. I'd test again soon.

 

Really good info to know cheers! Looks like he's on the way up, the HC should have been wearing off by now based on the other cycles so I'm thinking maybe the depot is finally worn off enough to see what this new lower dose will do, that or bouncing I guess. Thanks!

 

You were right to be alert when the +3 dropped lower to 59. I don’t know if anyone mentioned that the +2 is often an indication of whether the cycle will be active as that’s when most cats onset. So if it’s lower than the AMPS or PMPS you want to test more often. Once he starts back up from a number under 60 or flattens out you want to make sure he stays up without food for two hours.

 

Thank you for confirming that, I didn't realise specifically, but knew he drops again later and that drop in the first few hours usually meant there would be movement!

 

Not too sure what to think with the cycle today

 

Looks like another skip!

 

thank you got confirming. This cat is driving me crazy! Thanks

 

he is on a mission!

 

How long til PMPS?

 

15 minutes, about to check again

 

When did he eat last and what?

 

Dropped to 52 for PMPS

 

He ate a whole can of LC ff at +9.5

 

I think you need to skip this dose and take another reduction in the morning (next dose),down to 2 units.
52 is not quite a reduction but with his recent history and the fact you have fed 20% carbs this cycle I think it is the best and safest plan
Are you comfortable with that.?

 

Yep perfect. Exactly what you've said, all things considered I think too much insulin on board. Cheers for the help