Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Controlling diabetes in cats with porcine insulin zinc suspension
By Martin, G J & Rand, J S·Published in The Veterinary record·2007·University of Queensland, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Control of diabetes mellitus in cats with porcine insulin zinc suspension.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Twenty-five cats with diabetes were treated with porcine insulin zinc suspension to help manage their symptoms. Most of the cats needed a dose of about 0.5 units per kilogram of body weight twice a day, and only a couple required more than 1 unit. Remarkably, seven of the cats achieved diabetic remission, meaning they no longer needed insulin, while the rest showed good to excellent control of their diabetes symptoms by the end of the year. This treatment helped improve their overall health and well-being.
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Abstract
The required dose rate of porcine insulin zinc suspension to control the signs of diabetes mellitus in 25 cats was assessed, and their response to insulin treatment was investigated over 12 months. The cats required a median dose of 0.5 iu/kg bodyweight twice a day, and only two of the cats required doses higher than 1.0 iu/kg twice a day. Their lowest blood glucose concentration was on average significantly higher during the night than during the day. Seven of the cats went into diabetic remission during the study, and the control of the clinical signs in the others was either excellent or good by the end of the study.
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