What is feline diabetes?

There are two types of feline diabetes, but note that they’re not quite the same as the two types humans develop:

- Type 1: High blood glucose levels due to a decrease in insulin production.
- Type 2: High blood glucose levels due to the body not responding appropriately to insulin.

Both types of feline diabetes cause the body to have trouble accessing and processing nutrients properly because insulin cannot transport sugar from the bloodstream to the cells.

The most common type of diabetes in cats is Type 2, and experts estimate between 0.2 % and 1 % of cats will be diagnosed with diabetes at some point in their lives.

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435

Pet Poison Hotline: (800) 213-6680

Important side note

on pet toxicities

Over-the-counter drugs of all sorts (painkillers, cold medications, dietary supplements, etc.)
Insecticides
Household plants
Household cleaners (including hand sanitizer)
Heavy metal including lead, zinc and mercury
Fertilizers and other garden-related products
Automotive chemicals including antifreeze which is one of the most highly poisonous substances

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