Increase Insulin Dosage = Rebound

Two days ago we went ahead and increased Webber's insulin dose from 0.5U to 0.75U.  It helped and his BG numbers went lower that day.  Got home and tested and was happy with 170.  I posted these results on the FDMB and someone told me that I might want to test his PMPS about 15 minutes early because we may be looking at a rebound soon.  In case his liver kicked in, due to a day of low BG numbers, I might want some advice on how much to give that night.  Those ladies must be psychic!!  I tested 1 hour later and it had shot up to 251.  How did they know?  These ladies on the message board have been working with their kitties and helping other mommy's for years.  They have got some serious experience.  One user explained the rebound as "liver training school".  When they body is so used to having such high BG numbers if reacts to lower numbers by dropping extra glucose into the blood stream.  I was told that is could last just 12 hours or up to 72 hours.  The next morning his BG was in the 300's.  So yes we did have a rebound kitty.  BOING!

This morning his BG was in the 200's and that makes me feel like we are doing a little better.  He was also playful this morning.  That was the first time, in a long time, I got to see him playful. that early.  He usually just lays in the closet while we get ready for work.  I hope this means he is feeling better.  If not dropping the BG numbers low enough yet; the Lantus must certainly be keeping the numbers level.  That has to feel better.

We now have a constipation party going on in the house.  All the kitties seem to be having some bowel issues.  Webber has always had this problem, but while he was still drinking alot of extra water, things were "moving" (if you know what I mean).  lol  But now everyone has really slowed down on drinking any water and they're having problems going.  I always add water to the food, so I know they are getting an ample supply, but I would like to see some drinking.  My DH bought some Miralax this evening for me to give to the kitties.  It had been recommended because it is not a stimulant laxative, but rather aids in water intake into the intestines.  Miralax comes as a powder and you can just add it to the top of their food.  I added 1/8th tsp to their dinner.  We shall see over the next few days if it makes a difference.