Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Insulin resistance causes and treatment in diabetic dogs
By Hess, Rebecka S·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2010·Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Insulin resistance in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A diabetic dog can struggle with insulin resistance due to other health issues. Common problems that can make insulin less effective include conditions like Cushing's disease, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, tumors, and hypothyroidism. When these issues are treated, it's important for the vet to lower the insulin dose to prevent dangerously low blood sugar levels. If your dog is diabetic and not responding well to insulin, it may be worth discussing these potential underlying conditions with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
In diabetic dogs, many concurrent diseases can cause resistance to exogenous insulin. The most common concurrent disorders in diabetic dogs are hyperadrenocorticism, urinary tract infection, acute pancreatitis, neoplasia, and hypothyroidism. When a concurrent disorder is treated, the insulin dose should be decreased to avoid possible hypoglycemia when an underlying cause of insulin resistance is removed. Hormonal disturbances have been observed in obese dogs, but the clinical significance of these changes is not known.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20219491/