ISFM consensus guidelines on the practical management of diabetes mellitus in cats.

ABSTRACT:

Practical relevance

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats that appears to be increasing in prevalence. The prognosis for affected cats can be good when the disease is well managed, but clinical management presents challenges, both for the veterinary team and for the owner. These ISFM Guidelines have been developed by an independent, international expert panel of clinicians and academics to provide practical advice on the management of routine (uncomplicated) diabetic cats.

Clinical challenges

Although the diagnosis of diabetes is usually straightforward, optimal management can be challenging. Clinical goals should be to limit or eliminate clinical signs of the disease using a treatment regimen suitable for the owner, and to avoid insulin-induced hypoglyca

SUBMITTER: Sparkes AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11148891 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature