Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Continuous glucose monitoring at home in 10 diabetic dogs
By Affenzeller, N et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2011·Clinic of Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Home-based subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring in 10 diabetic dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Ten diabetic dogs were fitted with a continuous glucose monitoring device to track their blood sugar levels at home for up to 48 hours. The device helped their owners record insulin doses and feeding times, allowing veterinarians to see how well the dogs' glucose levels were managed. The monitoring revealed that six of the dogs experienced low or high blood sugar episodes, leading to treatment adjustments. Overall, the dogs tolerated the device well, and it provided valuable information for their ongoing care.
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Abstract
A subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring system (GlucoDay; Menarini Diagnostics) based on microdialysis was investigated for its clinical applicability in veterinary medicine. Ten diabetic dogs, referred as clinically stable, were equipped with this system and sent home for a maximum observation period of 48 hours. Time of insulin administration, feeding and other events were written in a diary and plotted afterwards in the glucose graph. Implantation of the microdialysis fibre, acceptance of the device and evaluation of individual canine glucose profiles were without complication. Based on the monitoring data, recommended treatment adjustments were given to the referring veterinarians in all 10 dogs; hypoglycaemic or prolonged hyperglycaemic episodes were detected in six dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21795310/