Diabetes
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New Therapy Could Reverse Type 1 Diabetes In Humans And Dogs
Researchers at Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine (IU) are working with man’s best friend to cure one of his most insidious diseases.
The scientists say a new therapy shows promise for long-term reversal of Type 1 diabetes in both humans and dogs.
Purdue reported this week that scientists achieved normal glucose levels in diabetes-induced mice by injecting them with a collagen solution mixed with pancreatic cells. It is the first minimally invasive therapy to successfully reverse Type 1 diabetes within 24 hours and maintain insulin independence for at least 90 days, scientists report.
Researchers effectively ushered in healthy pancreatic…
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The Complete Guide To Dog Diabetes
This guide to dog diabetes gives practical advice on caring for your pet and stress-free monitoring to help you stay in control of canine diabetes.When your best buddy is diagnosed with canine diabetes, it’s natural to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But you shouldn’t be daunted by dog diabetes because the condition can be controlled and your pet pal can lead a full, active life.
8 Expert Tips on How to Care for A Diabetic Dog
The initial fear and shock that you will feel if your dog is diagnosed with diabetes will be overwhelming. Your vet will give you a lot of information, and much like diabetes in humans, if not treated properly canine diabetes can lead to much more serious health problems. Try to remember that diabetes is a treatable condition...
Diabetes in Pets
If you notice that your pet is drinking more water, urinating more frequently, eating well but losing weight, please take your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible. A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus may be the reason for your pet’s ill health.
Diagnosing and Treating Diabetes in Pets
The precise frequency of diabetes in dogs and cats is not known and can vary depending on the breed, but it is seen in both species. In dogs, diabetes is more common in females; in cats, it’s slightly more common in males.
Dog Diabetes - Did You Know There's A Natural Treatment?
This article will guide you through the process of caring for a diabetic dog using both natural and traditional methods.
Gene Therapy Cures Diabetic Dogs In Only One Shot
In this case, the dogs were injected with two extra genes that together form a "glucose sensor" that can regulate glucose uptake and reduce excessive glucose levels in the blood.
Just Like with People, Diabetes Rising in Pets
Not every dog or cat that develops diabetes is fat, but any way you look at it, obesity and diabetes are linked. The good news is that obesity is preventable and reversible, and oftentimes so is the diabetes.
Service Dogs Pick Up Scent of Diabetes Danger
The dog's accuracy and speed can beat medical devices, such as glucose meters and continuous glucose monitors, according to doctors, owners and trainers. With their acute sense of smell, the dogs—mostly retrievers—are able to react to a scent that researchers haven't yet identified.
When Your Dog Has Diabetes
There are pitfalls in trying to make the diabetes we see in dogs conform to the terminology invented to describe diabetes in humans or in assuming that the causes and treatments for the two should be the same. In some ways, diabetes in dogs and humans are similar. But in many ways they are not.
New Therapy Could Reverse Type 1 Diabetes In Humans And Dogs
“Type 1 diabetes affects about one in every 100 companion animals in the U.S., including dogs and cats, and approximately 1.25 million American children and adults,” Purdue University reports. “Because diabetes in dogs happens similarly in humans, treatment has so far been largely the same: Both need their glucose to be monitored throughout the day and insulin to be administered after meals.” So dogs and humans could potentially benefit from the same cure: a new set of pancreatic cells to replace the clusters of cells, called islets, that aren't releasing insulin to monitor blood glucose levels, contend researchers.
Diabetic Dog Blog
Shortly after in mid 2007 Bender was diagnosed with diabetes. From there it has been a battle to keep his diabetes under control.
Pet Diabetes Month
While there’s no cure for diabetes, proper care can help your pet live a happy, healthy, active life. The more you know about diabetes, the better you’ll be able to work with your veterinarian to successfully manage your pet’s health.
Canine Diabetes
Information for owners of Canine's with Diabetes Mellitus.
Diabetic Cat International
I am delighted to welcome you to a new forum for those who are presently caring for a diabetic cat, or anyone who is interested in the subject of managing, curing, and preventing diabetes in our pet cats. My name is Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins and I have been studying this disease for over a decade.
Early Alert Canines
The mission of Early Alert Canines is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of insulin-dependent diabetics through partnerships with certified low blood sugar alert dogs. We train and provide medical alert assistance dogs to insulin-dependent diabetics who need them–free of charge.
Feline Diabetes
Take a deep breath and relax; we're here to help you. Cat diabetes is a treatable, manageable condition. You can maintain your sanity and your cat's health, all on a reasonable budget . Medical doctors and veterinarians and many diabetic cat caretakers contribute to this site with knowledge you can trust.
K9Diabetes.com
Take a deep breath. Diabetes in dogs is almost always manageable and, with good care and monitoring, your dog can live a normal, healthy lifespan. This site was inspired by our dog Chris, who was diagnosed with diabetes in September 2003.
Pet Diabetes Wiki
An encyclopedia of pet diabetes help that you can edit. Our mission is to help everyone regulate their diabetic pet and keep them healthy for life! Welcome to over 414 articles, 150 case studies, and 119 insulin types! Founded November 5, 2005. In affiliation with felinediabetes.com
PetDiabetes.com
Eventually, you must have a thorough enough understanding of diabetes so that you can be confident in managing this disease instead of fearing it. If your regular vet is unavailable when a minor question arises, you must have the confidence to make a decision based on your understanding of diabetes and how it affects your pet.
SugarPet.com
What my cats taught me about feline diabetes.
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