Short-term goals:
- Tigger will demonstrate compliance with a low carb (<10%).
- Tigger will maintain bg's under 300 80% of the time within 2 months or by September 30, 2006. Tigger had a set back while we vacationed for the first week in September. Paid caregiver unable to test bg's. Goal modified: to within 3 months or by October 31, 2006.
- Tigger will be more affectionate as demonstrated by increased purring and social interaction, within 3 months or by October 31, 2006.
- Tigger will demonstrate improved hygiene as demonstrated by adequate preening within 1 month or by August 31, 2006.
- Tigger will urinate within normal limits as evidenced by urine clunks in litter box ongoing.
- Tigger will have increased activity level as evidenced by playfulness, less lethargy within 2 months or by September 30,2006.
- Tigger will demonstrate decreased aggressiveness as evidenced by no hissing and biting of family or friends within 5 months, or by December 31, 2006.
- Tigger will attain and maintain bg's under 200 80% of the time within 6 months or by January 31, 2007.
- Tigger will attain and maintain bg's under 130 80% of the time within 9 months or by April 30, 2007
Long Term Goals:
- Tigger will attain and maintain bg's within 80-130 with or without extrinsic insulin within 12 months or by July 31, 2007.
- Tigger will live a healthier and happier life as demonstrated by few if any complications related to DM.
- Tigger's Caregivers will utilize appropriate coping mechanisms, such as but not limited to Chocolate, wine, social outings, exercise, and sleep to prevent caregiver burnout.
- Tigger's Caregivers will utilize appropriate support groups, such as YDC forums, to maintain sanity!
