Blog: Diabetes

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My​ ​cat​ ​Was​ ​Diagnosed​ ​as​ ​Diabetic​ ​-​ ​Now​ ​What? (Part 3)

It’s important to remember that your cat being diagnosed as diabetic is not an automatic death sentence. Many cats, once properly regulated and monitored, will live long, healthy, happy lives. It will take some time and commitment on the pet parents part to be sure their cat is getting all...

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Diabetes​ ​-​ ​Types,​ ​Signs​ ​&​ ​Diagnosis (Part 2)

Many of you may know someone who is diabetic or maybe diabetic yourself, but a surprising number of people don’t realize that animals, like people, can be diabetic too.

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My veterinarian mentioned running some other tests/procedures? What would those be for?

(Diabetes Series – Part 7) Author: Kathy Raepple Your veterinarian may recommend additional diagnostic testing depending on how your cat has been responding to the insulin injections.  There are several different tests that may be recommended and for several different reasons: Urinalysis with Urine Culture This test is done to...

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Blood Glucose Curves – What Are They And How Are They Done? By: Kathy Raepple (Diabetes Series Part 5)

When your cat is first diagnosed as diabetic, your veterinarian will discuss doing a blood glucose curve on him.  This can be done either in the clinic; or, if you are comfortable, in your home.  Most cats will have a slightly elevated blood glucose reading at the veterinary clinic due...