Parker’s curve, conducted on the weekend, did not give me the results for which I was hoping. It was a good curve, showing the decrease of his blood-sugar after receiving his morning dose of insulin, followed by a rise after mid-day to another peak before his evening injection. The low, or nadir, that his numbers reached was a good one. Anything between four and eight is excellent, and Parker attained nine.
His doctor is satisfied with the curve. It is similar to curves performed before the orange-boy’s dental surgery, and shows that his diabetes is being managed. But I was hoping for more. With the low numbers attained in the evenings of last week, I was anticipating a greater change. I knew that surgery and anaesthetic can affect such numbers, but I was expecting to see a more erratic pattern. Parker’s numbers last week were a change from normal, but regular even so: high in the morning and low at night; not usual, but consistent. Now they have returned to his pre-surgical pattern.
This is not bad. The results show that my foster-cat is handling his diabetes very well. Moreover, he is active and playful. Also, he seems to be using his mouth more when we play with the string-toy, grabbing the toy and putting it between his teeth, which I don’t recall him doing previously. His surgery was indubitably good for him, and I am sure he feels better for it. I was hoping it would affect his diabetes more positively.
Still, it is early days as regards the operation’s results. The veterinary has kept Parker on his usual dosage of insulin until after the sturdy-boy’s next curve, in three or four weeks. My foster-cat remains a cheerful, cuddly fellow, his condition kept in check and his bad, infected teeth no longer uncomfortable. For this, I am grateful. As for the rest, we will continue to work on it.
Parker, if you are at all like our friendly ferals, having those icky teeth removed or fixed will make a huge difference! No one is at their best with a sore mouth. I know little about cat diabetes, but I've got to believe that having a healthy mouth, good toys and a warm place to nap will go a long way to keeping in tip-top shape!
ReplyDeleteat least nothing changed for the worse....
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't get better results, but I am glad Parker is doing well and playing.
ReplyDeleteThe results might not have been what you hoped for, but it seems Parker is doing well, thanks to you, is feeling better and is enjoying his life. That's a "win" all round, in our books.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that Parker's curve did not produce the results we had hoped for. But remember that his dental procedure was done just recently, so it may take time for his body to adjust to being "infection-free". After all, his dental problems didn't develop over night, so we can't expect him to return to "normal" over night. Meanwhile, he is more comfortable and playful, and that's a big step in the right direction. He is so lucky to have you caring for him.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear Parker's curve results were not as positive as you had hoped. But he does seem to be doing well health-wise. I am sure he feels so much better now that his sore teeth are gone. He is such a sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry the result of the curve wasn't as good as you had hoped, but as long as his vet is satisfied with it, that has to be good.There is plenty of time for him to settle after his dental, and he must feel so much better now which is very good.Hopefully his next curve will show more improvement.
ReplyDeleteI like your attitude. You are thankful that he is showing how well he feels after surgery, and that his diabetes is indeed being managed very well. You take the positive ,and work to perhaps continue or enhance his well being. All of your beasts are happy and well.
ReplyDeleteI think Roberta, above, is right. A bit to early to tell and too many variables as well. Keep up the good work. Lots of love to all of the kitties.
ReplyDeletedood.....we iz knot two smart bout thiz stuff but it mite take a bit bee for yur hole self ...getz used ta yur teeth bee in gone....ya noe....we iz buzzed happee ta heer yur playin coz thatz a GRATE sign N when dad comez home frum werk N seez ya at de grill fixin sum seered perch for dinner ~~~~~ well ~~~~~~~~~~ ☺☺♥♥
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