Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Continuous insulin drip for treating diabetic ketoacidosis in cats
By Bollinger, Pamela N & Moore, Lisa E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Affiliated Veterinary Specialists - Internal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective evaluation of continuous rate infusion of regular insulin intravenously for the management of feline diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats with diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition caused by high blood sugar) were treated with a continuous infusion of regular insulin to help manage their symptoms. The study found that this method allowed for a quicker transition to long-term insulin treatment and reduced the time spent in the hospital. Out of the ten cats treated, five were able to go home after an average of about four days. This approach seems to be effective for managing diabetic ketoacidosis in cats, especially those with existing diabetes or other health issues.
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Abstract
The use and efficacy of continuous rate infusion (CRI) of regular insulin intravenously for the treatment of feline diabetic ketoacidosis was retrospectively evaluated. The study focused on the rate of glucose decline, time to resolution of inappetence, time to long-term injectable insulin, and length of hospital stay. Review of medical records from 2009 to 2011 identified 10 cases that met the inclusion criteria. Six cats were existing diabetics, 3 of whom had recent insulin changes. Five cats had concurrent diseases. The mean time to long-term injectable insulin was 55 hours. The mean length of hospitalization was 3.8 days. Five cats survived to discharge. In 5 patients, an insulin CRI permitted a short hospital stay and transition to long-term injectable insulin. Many cats with diabetic ketosis or diabetic ketoacidosis are prior diabetics with concurrent disease and/or a history of recent insulin changes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25565711/