Low Dose okay to temporarily stop?

Discussion in 'Prozinc / PZI' started by Marie & Red, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. Marie & Red

    Marie & Red Member

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    Hi, I have to be away for a week, without possibility of taking my sugar cat with me. Red is currently on a low dose of 0.1 U prozinc and his nadirs are usually in the 70's. Would it be okay to stop his insulin dose while I am away so there is no threat of him dropping too low?
     
  2. Suzanne & Darcy

    Suzanne & Darcy Well-Known Member

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    That is what I would do! He will be safe. You can deal with his BG when you get back home, if necessary.
     
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  3. Marie & Red

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    Thank you! I was hoping I would get some agreements since his dose is so low.
     
  4. Suzanne & Darcy

    Suzanne & Darcy Well-Known Member

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    Well, I don’t know what anyone else will say, but I think it is wise and you will have peace of mind as well.
     
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  5. FrostD

    FrostD Well-Known Member

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    I think he'll be fine ...can anyone spot check him every so often?
     
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  6. Suzanne & Darcy

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    That would be useful data - to see what he was doing on no insulin. He is doing so well on .1 now.
     
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  7. Marie & Red

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    I won't have anyone to test him while away. It will be a young girl coming to feed them. Maybe I'll do a test run without insulin before I go since I won't need to leave until the end of May.
     
  8. Suzanne & Darcy

    Suzanne & Darcy Well-Known Member

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    I don’t know if you want to risk messing up how well he’s doing right now!
     
  9. Marie & Red

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    Yes, you're right, and he is doing well.
    Thank you
     
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