Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term blood sugar control in diabetic cats using Insulin Degludec
By Oda, Hitomi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2020·School of Veterinary Nursing & Technology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The effect of Insulin Degludec on glycemic control in diabetic cats over a 12-month period.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of diabetic cats were treated with a new long-acting insulin called insulin degludec (IDeg) to help manage their blood sugar levels. Over a year, the cats showed significant improvements, with their blood sugar levels stabilizing and their body weight increasing. By the end of the study, the cats had lower glycated albumin levels, indicating better glycemic control. This suggests that insulin degludec can be an effective treatment for managing diabetes in cats.
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Abstract
Insulin degludec (IDeg) is a long-acting basal insulin recently developed for use in humans. This study aimed to investigate the effects of IDeg on glycemic control in diabetic cats. Changes in body weight, IDeg dosage, and glycated albumin (GA) were evaluated at 0, 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following initiation of IDeg. A significant decrease in GA was observed and a mean GA level below 25% was achieved between 3 and 12 months. Furthermore, a significant increase in body weight was observed between 3 and 12 months. The mean IDeg dose was 0.75 ± 0.68 IU/kg/day at 12 months. Taken together, long-term glycemic control was successfully achieved in diabetic cats using IDeg.
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