Traneman Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes he does seem like himself during the day, I will do the curve tomorrow (Sunday) I will be home all day. And report the finding here. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traneman Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 OK Here it is. Sunday May 17th 8am 236 8:10am fed 8:15 Gave 17ml shot 10:00 am 156 12:00 pm 115 2:00 pm 129 4:00 pm 150 6:00 pm 125 6:10 pm fed 6:20 pm Gave 17ml shot. I will send this to the Vet in the morning but how is it looking. Thanks Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschlemm Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wow, I would be happy with that if it was my dog! I'm guessing you mean 17 units? What type insulin is he on? What kind of food are you feeding him? Wow! Some dogs take quite a while (of changing insulin dosages) to get that good. What did your vet say? I bet Bam Bam is feeling a lot better! It's odd it dropped again between 4 pm and 6 pm. I would have expected the 6 pm blood glucose to be higher than the 4pm one. I'm just a Vet Tech but it looks good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traneman Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 He is on Novolin for insulin, yes I meant 17 units. We feed him 3/4 cup of Eukanuba Senior in the am and 3/4 cup in the pm. The Vet was very excited with the curve and even more excited that we are taking his diabetes seriously. I asked him about the increase at 4 pm and then drop at 6 pm. He thought it might be due to the insulin wearing off ( around 4 pm) and then the drop at 6 pm due to not eating. The one thing I am trying to find now is dog treats for diabetic dogs, He loves treats and the only treat he gets now is a little cheese. I need to take a video of him, I can say "Bam Bam shot ! " and he lays down, I can say "Bam Bam test ! and he sits and raises his lip alittle. Its amazing on how smart this breed is. To think at the beginning of this I was petrified of the future, Me and Bam Bam are bonded more then ever now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschlemm Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm so happy for you guys and Bam Bam!!!! It's funny, we always tell owners the best thing is to feed prescription food for diabetics because they formulate it so that the sugars break down slowly over time but some dogs won't eat the food and have to stick to their usual food. These dogs (and cats) are usually very difficult to regulate. I'm glad that's not the case with your dog. If you do treats you should decided exactly what kind of treat, how many and when and stick to that schedule. You probably should do another curve also once you change his diet, but give it a week to adjust. Don't feed anything semi-moist, that will send his sugar sky high. Dry treats are best if he needs them. That is awesome that he is so good for the injection and the testing!! I'd love to see a video! That does make sense that it went back up at 6 pm due to him not eating yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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