Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetes remission in female dogs after fixing ovarian problems
By Pöppl, A G et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2013·Programa de Pó, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diabetes mellitus remission after resolution of inflammatory and progesterone-related conditions in bitches.
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Plain-English summary
A group of female dogs with diabetes were brought in for treatment, and some were also experiencing issues related to their reproductive cycles, like pyometra (a uterine infection) or ovarian remnants. In six cases, after these reproductive problems were resolved—often through spaying (ovariohysterectomy)—the dogs achieved remission from diabetes. This means their blood sugar levels returned to normal, even if they had been diagnosed with severe diabetes for a while. The findings suggest that spaying can be an important step in managing diabetes in female dogs.
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Abstract
Canine diabetes mellitus (CDM) remission is a rare event that is possible after the resolution of insulin resistance conditions, especially those related to the estrus cycle. A retrospective study was carried out at the Division of Veterinary Endocrinology from 2006 to 2011 to assess CDM remission rates after the resolution of problems associated with ovarian activity. Out of 117 female dogs diagnosed with CDM, six diabetes remission cases were identified and described after resolution of diestrus (1), or after ovariohysterectomy for pregnancy (1), ovarian remnant syndrome (1), and pyometra (3), even after initial presentation in severe diabetic ketosis or long after diagnosis (ovariohysterectomy was performed from 3 to 81 days after diagnosis, and diabetes resolution was achieved within 4-39 days after gonadectomy). Several factors may lead to diabetes remission. However, in these cases, ovariohysterectomy was crucial for the restoration of normal blood glucose levels, suggesting that diabetic bitches be spayed independently of the length of time after diagnosis.
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