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MauiGirl · 02-23-2014, 10:49 AM

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Dr C has increased the insulin to 6 units 2x a day, and I will repeat testing in 10 days. As we get up there in dose, it is more critical to fine tune it and not send Meika into hypoglycemic shock. So a full 12 hour glucose curve series, which means 7-8 blood samples in one day, and I am so relieved to know I can do it now.

The nightmare of that first awful testing day is behind me. Funny thing is that the other 3 pupsters are envious of all the extra attention Meika is getting lately. I put her on the kitchen counter to do the testing, and for shots, and give her lots of lovin and treats. Now Tiki and Kayla stand at my feet, and back up toward me wanting to be lifted up on the counter for their little love fest & treat. Of course I have to indulge, just to keep balance. Karlee keeps her distance though, and observes from across the room.

I do put a towel on the counter which doubles as my vet exam/treatment table, but sometimes think my dinner guests would be mortified at that thought. But I feel very comfortable sharing that with my YT friends as most of you would completely understand.

02-23-2014, 10:49 AM	#124
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Dr C has increased the insulin to 6 units 2x a day, and I will repeat testing in 10 days. As we get up there in dose, it is more critical to fine tune it and not send Meika into hypoglycemic shock. So a full 12 hour glucose curve series, which means 7-8 blood samples in one day, and I am so relieved to know I can do it now. The nightmare of that first awful testing day is behind me. Funny thing is that the other 3 pupsters are envious of all the extra attention Meika is getting lately. I put her on the kitchen counter to do the testing, and for shots, and give her lots of lovin and treats. Now Tiki and Kayla stand at my feet, and back up toward me wanting to be lifted up on the counter for their little love fest & treat. Of course I have to indulge, just to keep balance. Karlee keeps her distance though, and observes from across the room. I do put a towel on the counter which doubles as my vet exam/treatment table, but sometimes think my dinner guests would be mortified at that thought. But I feel very comfortable sharing that with my YT friends as most of you would completely understand. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA Last edited by MauiGirl; 02-23-2014 at 10:51 AM.