BG 165 PMPS after dropping to 1 U. Need advice.

[Beck and Philly]

Hi. I have given 1U for two cycles now instead of 2U. It's time for his 3rd cycle with dinner, and BG PMPS is 165. Should I feed him, not feed him yet, shoot at 165, not shoot? I haven't done the stall technique yet. Is this the right situation?

Thanks!

 

[Callie & Patches]

This would be a great time to stall. Wait 20 min, then test. You could do an extra 20 min, if necessary.

 

[Beck and Philly]

Will do. Thanks!

 

[Beck and Philly]

Ok. I waited about 45 min and it is 188. I gave him a bite of a Fancy Feast natural selects chicken treat as a reward for multiple tests. I can wait a bit more, but not sure what I'm looking for.

 

[Beck and Philly]

It's dropped back to 186 so I fed him but don't plan to shoot tonight.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

It's dropped back to 186 so I fed him but don't plan to shoot tonight.

You could skip tonight or try 0.5 u. If you try that small dose, test at +2 to see where he is.

 

[Beck and Philly]

I decided to skip, but I just tested at 10:30 pm and he is at 353. This is what confuses me. Seems to be no rhyme or reason. Now I don't know if I just wait until 6:30 am or if I give him a little food and his shot.

 

[Beck and Philly]

I didn't shoot last night and his morning number was 426. These swings are rough.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

I'd try 0.5 u now. The goal is to find a dose that's low enough to allow you to give insulin AM and PM. From there it can be tweaked upward a little as needed. Are you using syringes with half unit marks? They're essential when fractions of units are needed and you're there now.

 

[Beck and Philly]

He has had three readings in the 200s with his AMPS at 201 today. This is the most consistent I've seen him.