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Managing
Canine and Feline Diabetes
Treatment of diabetes mellitus is likely
to succeed only if the pet owner understands all aspects of its
management. Investment of sufficient time in a careful explanation
of all of the aspects of the therapy is strongly recommended.
Insulin forms one of
the cornerstones of the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Management
of other factors such as diet and lifestyle (including exercise)
also influences glycemic control.
You can download a program
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to calculate dose rates and plot blood glucose curves.
Treatment of diabetes mellitus can be
divided into:
- Stabilization
The correct insulin
dose is determined and a suitable daily routine for pet and owner
is established. - Maintenance
The pet is monitored regularly
to follow the evolution of its diabetes and thus determine required
changes in its insulin requirements.
The goal of treatment
of diabetes mellitus is to minimise:
- the clinical signs of diabetes
- the risk of hypoglycaemia
- the development of long term complications
For species specific information
see:
- Managing diabetes
in dogs
- Managing diabetes
in cats
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