Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetes in cats and how diet plus insulin can help remission
By Rand, Jacquie S & Marshall, Rhett D·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2005·School of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diabetes mellitus in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with diabetes can show symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss. Many cats diagnosed with diabetes are insulin-dependent, but with early treatment, including a special low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet and a long-acting insulin like glargine given twice daily, many can achieve remission. This means that some cats may no longer need insulin after their blood sugar levels are well controlled. Early intervention is key to helping diabetic cats lead healthier lives.
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Abstract
Feline diabetes is a multifactorial disease with genetic and environmental factors, including diet, excess body weight, and physical inactivity, involved in its pathogenesis. Although type 2 diabetes is most common in cats, most cats are insulin-dependent at the time of diagnosis. If good glycemic control can be achieved early after diagnosis, a substantial proportion of diabetic cats go into clinical remission. Diabetic remission may be facilitated by using a low-carbohydrate-high-protein diet combined with a long-acting insulin, such as glargine, administered twice daily. Rather than just controlling clinical signs, these new treatment modalities make curing feline diabetes a realistic goal for practitioners.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15627634/