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iluvmykittys Member  Posts: 23 |
posted 02-05-2004 05:23 AM
 
Does anyone know if a cat that is 1 1/2 years old with a blood sugar count of 383 definitly has Diabetes? I went to my vet yest. and insisted he do a blood work up. He was shocked to see his blood sugar at 383, especially only being under 2 years of age. I have to bring in a urine sample to him sometime today. Please say a prayer my kitty is ok.  I am soooo sad about this & I am trying to think positive!! I had him at the vet back in Novemeber b/c I thought he drank alot fo water and lost a lot fo weight in 1 month. The vet said he was just growing into himself, and swore he was ok! Would not even do a blood test....Now, 4 months later...he lost 1 pound, and has high blood sugar!! I am sooo worried. ( He was really scared being at the vet--he was growling at the vet when he took blood...maybe this is why its so high of a #????) PLease help.IP: Logged |
nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 02-05-2004 03:41 PM
I don't have an answer for you but feline diabetes can usually be controlled with diet or in some cases insulin shots. Diabetic cats can still lead long, happy lives. Hope this eases your mind a bit. Sending prayers your way..... Please keep us posted. IP: Logged |
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Katerina Member Posts: 145 |
posted 02-05-2004 05:46 PM
I had a cat who was Diabetic. He was around 6 or 7 yrs old when he developed it. We knew something was wrong when he lost weight rapidly. We were able to control it for about 1yr through diet. He than needed isulin shots. Unfortunatly 2yrs into insulin shots he had a seizure after his shot and the vet told us he had liver and kidney failure. Up until his seizure he seemed perfectly fine and healthy. So yes a cat can live for a long time with diabetes. It's good that you found out right away it took us long time to notice he had a problem. So it was pretty advanced. He was massively overwheight when we adopted him. My thoughts are with you. [This message has been edited by Katerina (edited 02-05-2004).] IP: Logged |
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Yahdah Member Posts: 75 |
posted 02-05-2004 06:45 PM
WOW thats a VERY high glucose count. dont worry, if your kitty is diabetic its not so hard to treat it with insulin once you get used to it. Ive had a diabetic Burmese for 5 years now, insulin twice a day and he doesnt even feel the needle its so tiny !! dont panick, there are many diabetic kitties these days IP: Logged |
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