Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Low-carb or high-fiber diet for managing cat diabetes
By Kirk, Claudia A·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2006·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline diabetes mellitus: low carbohydrates versus high fiber?
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with diabetes was treated with insulin and different diets to see which helped manage their condition better. Research shows that feeding cats low-carbohydrate food can significantly increase the chances of achieving diabetic remission, meaning the cat may no longer need insulin for a time. However, some cats also respond well to high-fiber diets. Ultimately, the best diet for each cat depends on their individual needs and the veterinarian's advice.
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Abstract
Treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the cat relies primarily on the adequate insulin therapy and controlled dietary intake. The goals of managing DM in the cat have changed from attaining glycemic control to achieving diabetic remission (transient diabetes) in a large proportion of cases. Remission rates of up to 68% have been published. The used of low-carbohydrate foods for cats improves the odds of achieving diabetic remission by fourfold. Nonetheless, some cats show an improved response to high-fiber food. Clinical judgement, trial, and personal preference to currently dictate which diet to offer an individual animal.
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