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MauiGirl · 02-20-2014, 07:59 PM

I am happy to report that I am getting MUCH better at the glucose testing. I just completed a 10 hour series of tests, and although the numbers aren't where we want them, they are slowly moving in the right direction. Today's range was from low of 272 to high of 364. That is better than the original 563, and I'm waiting for word from Dr C to know if we will increase the insulin.

The best part is that "I CAN DO THIS TESTING". You can't imagine how happy I am because my Meika's life depends on this. After all the frustration of the first test, pricking her little ears and hurting her repeatedly, me in tears..... well, I did lots of research.

I watched many YouTube videos of people testing other sites, and decided to try on the back, just forward from the base of her tail. Other hints I utilized were to shave the area and coat with vaseline to help make the blood form a bead, and to warm the area with a little bag of rice (warmed in microwave). I added the trick to have a treat waiting just out of reach, and my little foodie girl could hardly think of anything else, and didn't even flinch. I had to free lance the poke cause the lancing device doesn't work, but happy to say that I only poked myself 2 times which is an improvement. Oh my, all that just to get that little perfect little blood sample.

What a relief!!!!!! Ok, repeating myself here, sorry. I'm celebrating and had a wonderful mango margarita, and since I'm not much of a drinker I'm probably rambling. But, I just had to share my "good news" with my YT family, cause you "get it". This is important, and the rest of my friends don't really get it. Now I know that I can do this and dial in the proper insulin dose, and help Meika live to be a little old lady, haha. Cheers All

mimimomo · 02-20-2014, 08:03 PM

Yayy I'm so happy for you & Meika! You are a wonderful mommy to Meika, the best mommy, sending hugs & that drink sounds yummy!

Island Girl · 02-20-2014, 08:29 PM

Good news! Happy to hear things are moving in the right direction!

Happy Dance from Sachi!

yorkiefan_ · 02-20-2014, 08:32 PM

That is awesome. So happy to hear Meika's levels are improving.

Zoey Zendaya · 02-20-2014, 08:38 PM

Congratulations
People like you make doggy life all worthwhile.....think how much better your making her FEEL.

MauiGirl · 02-20-2014, 08:57 PM

Thank you all for sharing in my celebration. I have tears tonight, but they are tears of joy. We will do this! Meika is only 5 and I want to help her have a good life for another 10 or more years, til her expiration date and beyond.

Thank God for the internet and people sharing their experiences. I never could have done it without all those hints, and would have spent about $400-$600 a month with a vet for less accurate testing.

My precious Meika is still smiling as always, but tonight I am smiling too.

wemple2 · 02-20-2014, 09:09 PM

Sandy I am so proud of you!!! I do know how hard this is...I had tried just above Winston's tail as well...not even a drop of blood. Tried the ear first...the foot pad and the lip/gum. It's very hard to do. Thank goodness his life doesn't depend on me doing this successfully...it was just to see if his glucose was low at the first signs of a seizure. Guess we'll never know. My vet isn't sure either. Luckily it doesn't happen often...so no meds. Back to you and Meika...I'm sure she knows how fortunate she is to have such a caring mom...keep up the fantastic work with her. I'm thinking soon, your vet will have you checking her glucose daily and adjusting the insulin according to the readings. Not sure I fully understand the need to do so many test once a week...instead of fewer test on a daily basis. But your vet knows best. High five to you and loving Meika enough to care.

ladyjane · 02-20-2014, 09:21 PM

Awesome news!! I am SO happy things are becoming easier!!

MauiGirl · 02-20-2014, 09:34 PM

I am overjoyed. Meika is pretty happy too as I gave her treats of a few bites of filet mignon and lots of green beans. She doesn't seem to know why I can't stop hugging and kissing her, but she is lapping it up. She has the sweetest disposition.

I have literally been depressed since Feb 8th, thinking I could not do this and torture her again. I tried again on the 18th and failed, but today was such a relief.

pawever Yorkie · 02-20-2014, 10:46 PM

Congrats!!!
I'm happy that things are going right direction for you & your baby~

Lisa and Pic · 02-21-2014, 02:24 AM

And cheers to you Sandy! So glad you figured this out after doing research on the internet. I have to say I'm proud of you and I'll be thinking of you both with a smile today.

horsnaround · 02-21-2014, 03:05 AM

What wonderful news. So happy for you and her It is amazing what help you can find on the internet.

lisaly · 02-21-2014, 06:48 AM

I am overjoyed after reading your post. Your love and devotion to Meika is so heartwarming. This just shows how your love for Meika is even more powerful than your fears. You are a great mom!

Maximo · 02-21-2014, 09:23 AM

Wonderful news! I am very happy for Meika and you! *happy dances* I can feel your sense of relief and joy. Congratulations!!

Continuing to pray for more good news and for the numbers to keep going in the right direction.

Buster Brown · 02-21-2014, 10:23 AM

Sandy I just saw this thread and wanted to add my and Buster's love and support to you and Meika. I started crying with a mixture of sadness and joy as you figured out all the challenges of testing and giving her her shots. You love and devotion to Meika shows in your determination to do what is best even when overwhelmed with the responsibility. I admire how you have risen to the occasion. One of the things I love about YT is the people here that are amazingly loving and strong as they strive to be the best guardians of our sweet little yorkies. Sending prayers and best wishes.

02-20-2014, 07:59 PM	#106
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Celebrating (kind of) I am happy to report that I am getting MUCH better at the glucose testing. I just completed a 10 hour series of tests, and although the numbers aren't where we want them, they are slowly moving in the right direction. Today's range was from low of 272 to high of 364. That is better than the original 563, and I'm waiting for word from Dr C to know if we will increase the insulin. The best part is that "I CAN DO THIS TESTING". You can't imagine how happy I am because my Meika's life depends on this. After all the frustration of the first test, pricking her little ears and hurting her repeatedly, me in tears..... well, I did lots of research. I watched many YouTube videos of people testing other sites, and decided to try on the back, just forward from the base of her tail. Other hints I utilized were to shave the area and coat with vaseline to help make the blood form a bead, and to warm the area with a little bag of rice (warmed in microwave). I added the trick to have a treat waiting just out of reach, and my little foodie girl could hardly think of anything else, and didn't even flinch. I had to free lance the poke cause the lancing device doesn't work, but happy to say that I only poked myself 2 times which is an improvement. Oh my, all that just to get that little perfect little blood sample. What a relief!!!!!! Ok, repeating myself here, sorry. I'm celebrating and had a wonderful mango margarita, and since I'm not much of a drinker I'm probably rambling. But, I just had to share my "good news" with my YT family, cause you "get it". This is important, and the rest of my friends don't really get it. Now I know that I can do this and dial in the proper insulin dose, and help Meika live to be a little old lady, haha. Cheers All __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

02-20-2014, 08:03 PM	#107
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Yayy I'm so happy for you & Meika! You are a wonderful mommy to Meika, the best mommy, sending hugs & that drink sounds yummy! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

02-20-2014, 08:29 PM	#108
Island Girl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 239	Good news! Happy to hear things are moving in the right direction! Happy Dance from Sachi! __________________ Love my Babies! Munchkin Sachi Choo Choo R.I.P. Instagram : Sachi_Hawaii

02-20-2014, 08:32 PM	#109
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,009	That is awesome. So happy to hear Meika's levels are improving. __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

02-20-2014, 08:38 PM	#110
Zoey Zendaya Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,221	I admire you Congratulations People like you make doggy life all worthwhile.....think how much better your making her FEEL.

02-20-2014, 08:57 PM	#111
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Thank you all for sharing in my celebration. I have tears tonight, but they are tears of joy. We will do this! Meika is only 5 and I want to help her have a good life for another 10 or more years, til her expiration date and beyond. Thank God for the internet and people sharing their experiences. I never could have done it without all those hints, and would have spent about $400-$600 a month with a vet for less accurate testing. My precious Meika is still smiling as always, but tonight I am smiling too. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

02-20-2014, 09:09 PM	#112
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Sandy I am so proud of you!!! I do know how hard this is...I had tried just above Winston's tail as well...not even a drop of blood. Tried the ear first...the foot pad and the lip/gum. It's very hard to do. Thank goodness his life doesn't depend on me doing this successfully...it was just to see if his glucose was low at the first signs of a seizure. Guess we'll never know. My vet isn't sure either. Luckily it doesn't happen often...so no meds. Back to you and Meika...I'm sure she knows how fortunate she is to have such a caring mom...keep up the fantastic work with her. I'm thinking soon, your vet will have you checking her glucose daily and adjusting the insulin according to the readings. Not sure I fully understand the need to do so many test once a week...instead of fewer test on a daily basis. But your vet knows best. High five to you and loving Meika enough to care. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

02-20-2014, 09:21 PM	#113
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Awesome news!! I am SO happy things are becoming easier!! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-20-2014, 09:34 PM	#114
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I am overjoyed. Meika is pretty happy too as I gave her treats of a few bites of filet mignon and lots of green beans. She doesn't seem to know why I can't stop hugging and kissing her, but she is lapping it up. She has the sweetest disposition. I have literally been depressed since Feb 8th, thinking I could not do this and torture her again. I tried again on the 18th and failed, but today was such a relief. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

02-20-2014, 10:46 PM	#115
pawever Yorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 429	Congrats!!! I'm happy that things are going right direction for you & your baby~ __________________ "EVERYDAY'S A YORKIE DAY" www.hopeforpaws.org www.yorkiehavenrescue.com www.SaveAyorkieRescue.org

02-21-2014, 02:24 AM	#116
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	And cheers to you Sandy! So glad you figured this out after doing research on the internet. I have to say I'm proud of you and I'll be thinking of you both with a smile today.

02-21-2014, 03:05 AM	#117
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	What wonderful news. So happy for you and her It is amazing what help you can find on the internet. __________________ loving life with my furry friends

02-21-2014, 06:48 AM	#118
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I am overjoyed after reading your post. Your love and devotion to Meika is so heartwarming. This just shows how your love for Meika is even more powerful than your fears. You are a great mom!

02-21-2014, 09:23 AM	#119
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Wonderful news! I am very happy for Meika and you! happy dances I can feel your sense of relief and joy. Congratulations!! Continuing to pray for more good news and for the numbers to keep going in the right direction. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-21-2014, 10:23 AM	#120
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Sandy I just saw this thread and wanted to add my and Buster's love and support to you and Meika. I started crying with a mixture of sadness and joy as you figured out all the challenges of testing and giving her her shots. You love and devotion to Meika shows in your determination to do what is best even when overwhelmed with the responsibility. I admire how you have risen to the occasion. One of the things I love about YT is the people here that are amazingly loving and strong as they strive to be the best guardians of our sweet little yorkies. Sending prayers and best wishes. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."