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NEW AND IMPROVED UPDATE ON BLAZE - IN FIRST POST - BG Trivia Give Away - Ended Winners in last post

a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
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Just to give everybody a new and improved update on Blaze. He is doing real good. He is now walking completely on his own. Still a little shaky and tires easily, but completely mobile on his own. As a matter of fact, we are leaving him home alone (with the company of Onyx, our 3 year old black lab) all day today for the first time since his diagnosis. I'm a little nervous about it, but I'm sure he'll do just fine.

Oh yeah, his sugar levels have been holding steady between 80 and 120. This morning he was at 117. Pretty good numbers. Right where we want to keep them. image

Thank you so much for all the most kind and heartfelt inquiries and well wishes about Blaze. This just goes to reinforce to me what a wonderful bunch of folks you all are. image

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Since I have taken part in many of the generous give aways hosted by members of these boards, I felt it was about time I hosted one of my own. image

This will be a “trivia” question type give away, but may be a little different than you have seen before. The subject of my “trivia” question is something that is a very big part of my life right now. As you may know, I have 2 Labrador Retrievers. One of them has recently been diagnosed as diabetic. image He and his diabetes are the subject of my trivia.

To enter this give away, just post your guess to my question. Please limit yourself to one guess only. I will keep this open until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, 5/8/02. At that time, the three people who have guessed closest to Blaze’s actual BG reading will be the lucky people. image

The prize:
1 French ½ Franc coin (KN 931.2)
1 French 1 Franc coin (KM 925.2)
1 French 10 Francs Spirit of Bastille coin (KM 964.1)
1 French 10 Francs coin (KM 940)

And now the question:
What will Blaze’s blood glucose level be at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 5/8/02? image
currently owned by 5 Labradors

Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

My eBay

Comments

  • LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
    I'll disqualify myself since I have talked to you about Blaze image I hope he is doing better now.

    Susan
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  • a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
    You are more than welcome to still enter, if you wish, Susan. Our previous discussions about Blaze will probably not give you an advantage on his BG reading two days from now. image
    currently owned by 5 Labradors

    Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
    Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
    Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
    Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
    Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

    First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

    My eBay
  • LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
    In that case, I'd love to enter image My guess is 185. Thanks for the great giveaway!!

    Susan

    Edited to change amount. Good luck to Blaze!

    My husband has diabetic neuropathy also. It is in his feet.
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  • BlackhawkBlackhawk Posts: 3,898 ✭✭✭
    My guess is 107 mg/dl
    "Have a nice day!"
  • GeoffGeoff Posts: 17
    My guess is 139.

    Thanks!

    Geoff
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  • tbirde56tbirde56 Posts: 2,161
    115?
    BTW, what's the usual range from best to worst? Maybe I should call a vet?
    Brad Swain

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  • a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
    Good auestion, Brad.

    Normal range is between 60 and 120. Keep in mind that he was just diagnosed and started his insulin 1 week ago today. His readings on Thursday, 5/2, were in the 400's. He still can't walk on his own because of diabetic neuropathy. image

    With this new information, anybody who already guessed (before this post of mine), feel free to edit and change your guess if you want.
    currently owned by 5 Labradors

    Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
    Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
    Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
    Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
    Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

    First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

    My eBay
  • BruceBruce Posts: 484
    I am glad you gave that hint as I knew nothing about a bg reading. Based on your information I will guess 376
    So many coins, so little money!
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  • madeddiemadeddie Posts: 139
    I guess 267. Hey! I should do this for my roommate, who is also diabetic!

    Let's face it, if you can't laugh about it, it'll just rip you apart!

    I admire your humor in the face of adversity!

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    Madeddie
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  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i should cheat and ask monstavet for some help, but i'll say 189 on my own. i hope your pooch recovers. my dad was just diagnosed as being diabetic at the ripe old age of 75. he had to stay in the hospital for 4 days and kind of freaked out. he hadn't been in a hospital as a patient for over 50 years!!
  • DrawTwoDrawTwo Posts: 85
    223 and my best wishes to Blaze and you.
    Home brew is best - Never drink alone
  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    222... and the best to Blaze!
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  • prooflikeprooflike Posts: 3,879 ✭✭
    My guess is 200, good luck with the treatment!
    image
  • ShimmyShimmy Posts: 122
    225 and get well soon Blaze!!!!
  • hookedoncoinshookedoncoins Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭
    120? I hope you get well Blaze!

    Thanks for the chance.

    -Jarrett Roberts
  • RedScorpioRedScorpio Posts: 46
    sorry to hear about blaze, I decline from guessing.......the glucose reading, guess I must really like dogs and I don't want to guess on its illness, just get well!image
    Maria
    [New Zealand]
  • asnookerasnooker Posts: 246
    oh my.......I'm so sorry to hear this! geez I'm kind of ashamed to guess at this too, so I'll guess a good level and hope his medication is doing the trick. I'll say 85 please be 85..not for my sake for Blaze's! Best wishes Blaze...
    If you give up your rights, in order to maintain your freedom. You will most likely end up losing both!
  • AvarelAvarel Posts: 143 ✭✭
    326.

    Cary
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    Pro Deo Et Patria
  • bstat1020bstat1020 Posts: 2,151 ✭✭
    410
    Madelyn's Birth Year Registry Set, Sophia's Birth Year Registry Set, My 10 Best Coins
  • newbiecollectornewbiecollector Posts: 2,992
    Just a wild guess from me is 285.

    I hope it works out for him. Is the tteartment usually sucessful? I don't know anything about this problem in animals.

    Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day!
    1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003

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  • raredealraredeal Posts: 48
    267
    Small cents - ain't they beautiful!
  • PhoenixPhoenix Posts: 69
    I'll take 341 but if I win I'll only take the Spirit of Bastille coin because I think I have the others and there can be 2 winners image I hope he gets well and on his feet soon! Thanks for the entry image

    -Phoenix
    image Two addictions- coins!!! And SMILEYS. I couldn't quit either one even if I wanted to! image
  • R29NeoR29Neo Posts: 28
    I'll say 244.
    Thanks
    ~ Robert
    R29Neo@aol.com
  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No guess for me, but good luck with your dogs!

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  • seriousserious Posts: 9
    Good trivia, I'll guess 119. at least that is what a human should be at. Wish me luckimage
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  • NJMarkNJMark Posts: 14
    My guess and I do hope it's better then this is 288

    Mark
  • laserartlaserart Posts: 2,255 ✭
    211, but it is only a guess.
    "If I had a nickel for every nickel I ever had, I'd have all my nickels back".
  • rtgjegrtgjeg Posts: 118
    My guess is 172
    Rich
  • TheTrainTheTrain Posts: 22
    328

    Troy
  • dddangerousdandddangerousdan Posts: 566
    I'll guess 290.

    DAN
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  • a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
    Ok, it's past time to end this give away. We took Blaze's BG reading at 6:30 PM and then compiled the list of everybody's guesses. Before I reveal who the winners are, I just want to thank everybody for entering and for all the nice wishes for Blaze's recovery. image I read him all the entries and he wagged his tail at the ones he liked image and grunted at the ones he didn't like image. He wasn't real fond of bstat1020's guess image. As a matter of fact, he gave a big grumbling sigh when he heard it. image

    Here goes. Blaze's BG reading at 6:30 PM this evening was 172.
    The three lucky winners are:
    rtgjeg (right on the nose) 172 image
    luvdawgs 185 image
    keets 189 image

    If the three winners will please PM me with their addresses, I will get their coins ready for shipping.

    Thanks a bunch guys and gals! image
    Beth & Blaze image
    currently owned by 5 Labradors

    Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
    Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
    Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
    Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
    Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

    First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

    My eBay
  • madeddiemadeddie Posts: 139
    Woo-Hoo! His insulin is helping!!!!!!! Is he starting to level off???? I sure hope so! How are his motor skills coming along?! Give him a good scritch for me, please and thanks!!!!!!!



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    Madeddie
    "The more I know, the less I understand"



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  • LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
    So glad to hear Blaze is doing better!!! Thanks again for the the great giveaway. Can't believe I was one of the winner image

    I PM'd my address. I wish continued success to you and Blaze.

    Susan
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  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    2Lab:
      My Pooch Wishes Your Pooch a Speedy Recovery. Sure Looks like He is on the Way.image
        Ken
      1. newbiecollectornewbiecollector Posts: 2,992
        That sounds to me like a good improvement.

        I sure hope all gets a lot better for him.

        ps: nice giveaway even if I didn't win!

        Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day!
        1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003

        International Coins
        "A work in progress"


        Wayne
        eBay registered name:
        Hard_ Search (buyer/bidder, a small time seller)
        e-mail: wayne.whatley@gmail.com
      2. DrawTwoDrawTwo Posts: 85
        Very encouarging, Beth! I'm glad I lost because I was too high!
        Home brew is best - Never drink alone
      3. LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
        Beth,

        Received my very pretty French coins today. Thanks so much image Very nice looking coins!

        Susan
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      4. rtgjegrtgjeg Posts: 118
        Beth,

        Got the coins today in the mail. Thanks bunches. I hope Blaze continues to improve.
        Rich
      5. a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
        Hi all,

        Since everybody was so kind upon hearing of Blaze's illness and sent their well wishes to him, I thought you all might be interested in hearing the latest update.

        His sugar levels have been consistently below 150 for almost a week now. He has enough strength in his front legs to get into a sitting position. His spirits are real good.

        But the best thing is, he stood up on his own today and took two steps by himself! image I was absolutely estatic to see him do that. He was also very proud of himself. image

        Thanks for listening guys. I just had to share that good news with everybody!

        Thanks,
        Beth & Blaze image
        currently owned by 5 Labradors

        Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
        Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
        Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
        Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
        Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

        First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

        My eBay
      6. LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
        That's wonderful news!! So glad to hear that image

        Susan
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      7. PhoenixPhoenix Posts: 69
        Awesome!! I hope he keeps this pattern. Keep us updated. image
        image Two addictions- coins!!! And SMILEYS. I couldn't quit either one even if I wanted to! image
      8. joecoinjoecoin Posts: 16
        Good to hear, I worked with my cat (who was brittle) for about 2 years and had that little booger regulated really well. Just be sure Blaze eats regularly, I had problems wit my cat when he did not eat enough, then the insulin was too much for him.
        Good luck.
        "Knowledge without wisdom is folly."
      9. a2labmoma2labmom Posts: 1,623
        Let's shoot this up to the top one time... imageimageimage
        currently owned by 5 Labradors

        Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
        Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
        Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
        Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
        Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

        First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

        My eBay
      10. seriousserious Posts: 9
        Glad to hear your lab is doing better. I have chocolate labs myself, they make wonderful family members. image I'll guess 118 just to be in but really wrote to say I'm happy to hear that everything is going better.
        a great penny collection is the foundation for all other coins
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