Treatment of feline diabetes mellitus: Overview and therapy

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.