Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetes from pancreas failure in a six-week-old kitten
By Root, M V et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diabetes mellitus associated with pancreatic endocrine insufficiency in a kitten.
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Plain-English summary
A six-week-old kitten was diagnosed with diabetes after showing signs of high blood sugar and sugar in the urine. Tests revealed that the kitten's pancreas was not producing enough hormones due to a lack of normal pancreatic cells. Fortunately, there was no inflammation in the pancreas, which is often seen in similar cases in young humans. Treatment options for managing diabetes in kittens can vary, so it's important to consult your veterinarian for the best approach.
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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus, characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia and glucosuria, was diagnosed in a six-week-old kitten. Pancreatic sections contained low numbers of atypically small islets and immunohistochemistry demonstrated pancreatic endocrine insufficiency with virtually no production of any islet hormones. There was no inflammatory infiltration of the islets, as seen in the form of diabetes mellitus characteristic of juvenile humans.
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