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Is there a magic wand?

Is there a magic wand?

 

 

Is there a magic wand or pill?   

No, currently there is not a magic pill that treats Diabetes in dogs.  Insulin is the only method to treat Type II Diabetes and I have rarely seen a dog once placed on insulin ever get off of insulin.

If the dog is overweight and loses weight I have seen cases where it is possible to decrease the insulin dosage.

 

In cats, the recommended insulin is Glargen or Lantis because it can often be given only once a day. This is a much easier to handle treatment schedule for owners and their cats. There is a certain brand of insulin that can be given to cats called Prozinc but this insulin usually has to be given twice a day. In some cats I have even seen that by feeding Purina DM some cats have achieved a healthy weight and maintained a normal blood sugar level without further use of insulin.

As all cats are different, it will be important to work with your veterinarian to achieve optimal health for your pet with diabetes.

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