Treatment of feline diabetes mellitus: Overview and therapy

Citation
En. Behrend et Ds. Greco, Treatment of feline diabetes mellitus: Overview and therapy, COMP CONT E, 22(5), 2000, pp. 423
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(200005)22:5<423:TOFDMO>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus can be particularly frustrating for veterinarians and cli ents. Weight management plays a large role in diabetes control, but the rec ommended high-fiber foods can be unpalatable and are associated with other adverse effects. Rotation of diets and other solutions may help to avoid th ese problems. Deciding whether to use insulin or hypoglycemic agents can be difficult. Glipizide, vanadium, chromium, and acarbose are oral hypoglycem ic agents that may be tried as therapy.