8/23 - GIDEON BLUE - AMPS = 430, +6= 56 (AT)., +6.5 =75, +7=130. PMPS = 529, +3=394

Nice job of handling the drop. I hope he doesn't bounce to the moon.

You might want to think about getting a test earlier in the cycle if possible. If your kitty tends to start dropping, you will have more time to prop up the numbers with food. If you can intervene and smooth out the drop, it may help to reduce some of the bouncing.
 
Ok. So if I increase again, I will be sure to test at +2 and +4, in addition to +6, to avoid a GREEN drop. I was surprised the increase of .25 unit did this. I feel bad for the kitties that are blindly put on 2 units BID initially (by their vet). Gideon was, but he only rec'd one dose of 2 units before I lowered it. Vet said he won't go in remission unless I keep him on 2 units BID. The vet now likes the spreadsheet, but still doesn't think I should test as much as I do. Both Gideon's BG levels and Lantus dose has been like a rollercoaster. I am very thankful for this group.
 
It is awful how many vets advise to shoot blind....Dre would have gone hypo a million times and possibly worse. I like you plan for testing, Dre was a +3 drop like a led balloon. For us if Dre has a lower pre shot I syringe a teaspoon of savory centers and so far its working. Your doing a great job, I know the stress all too well.
Great job!
 
Shiloh567 said:
Jayla - I see Drevon's spreadsheet from 2017. Is there another tab for 2020 that I do not see?
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no I keep his numbers and meds in my phone-he has been diabetic 6 years now and clearly not going into remission. I also can't really follow a protocol between running my business-bf etc..the stress of worrying about him while at work.

He is currently on .75 and he lingers around 200 give or take, he was 176 this morning which is fine for us, he is 21 now and I can't take the scary lows or highs.

My Rico who passed about 9 months ago at 21 years and was steroid induced and I got him in remission quickly but no such luck with Drevon he wasn't steroid induced just genetics I guess.

Were rooting for you, I truly understand the emotion and stress when thing don't seem to make sense.
@tiffmaxee is very knowledgable -Im happy she is helping you threw this sugar dance.:bighug:
 
A small housekeeping favour to ask - could you keep the subject line updated with the current BG's as you get them and log on here. 56 (AT) means a lot more than "low green". Congrats on the reduction.

Out of curiosity, how much HC did you give at +6? He jumped up a LOT. The idea with bringing him out of the lows is that you'd like to bump him up to safe greens, and have him surf there for a while. Those are the healing numbers and you want him to spend time there. You might want to note on your spreadsheet how much HC you gave, so you can refer to what worked/worked too well next time. It does take quite a bit of experimenting to figure out how much of exactly what carbs works for your kitty and how carb sensitive he is.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
A small housekeeping favour to ask - could you keep the subject line updated with the current BG's as you get them and log on here. 56 (AT) means a lot more than "low green". Congrats on the reduction.

Out of curiosity, how much HC did you give at +6? He jumped up a LOT. The idea with bringing him out of the lows is that you'd like to bump him up to safe greens, and have him surf there for a while. Those are the healing numbers and you want him to spend time there. You might want to note on your spreadsheet how much HC you gave, so you can refer to what worked/worked too well next time. It does take quite a bit of experimenting to figure out how much of exactly what carbs works for your kitty and how carb sensitive he is.
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Ok. If Gideon goes low, I will try to remember to put (AT) and then the number. I did update the subject line. Do you mean, I should delete the AMPS value, and only leave the most current?

About 1 teaspoon of 20% carb food was given when Gideon dropped to 56. Then I gave another teaspoon when the next BG was 75.
 
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