Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Automated insulin delivery system used to manage diabetes
By Jacob, Katja et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2026·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of an automated insulin delivery system in a cat with diabetes mellitus.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old cat with diabetes was treated using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system, which combines a glucose monitor with an insulin pump. After starting with regular insulin injections, the owner switched to the AID system, which quickly improved the cat's blood sugar levels. Remarkably, the cat achieved remission from diabetes while using this system, and it was well tolerated throughout the treatment. This case shows that AID systems can be effective for managing diabetes in cats.
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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats is commonly managed with insulin injections and glycemic control is assessed with glucose monitoring systems. Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, which integrate a continuous glucose monitoring system with an insulin pump controlled by a set algorithm, are successful in managing type 1 DM in humans but have not been reported in cats until now. Here, the use of an AID system is described in an 11-year-old cat with DM. After an initial 6 days of treatment with twice daily administration of protamine zinc insulin and insulin glargine, the AID was applied and managed by the cat owner. The system rapidly improved glycemic control and remission of DM was achieved. Throughout the application period, the AID system was well tolerated by the cat. This case suggests that AID systems can be used in diabetic cats and that they might improve glycemic control.
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