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Pets get diabetes too!

Author: Nick Carmichael

Article:
Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By
a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed,
and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often
treated succesfully.

Fructosamines are stable complexes of carbohydrates and proteins
that are produced by an irreversible, nonenzymatic glycosylation
of serum proteins. Fructosamine (glycated serum protein)
measurements are useful in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes
mellitus in both cats and dogs. The test is highly sensitive and
can be used to distinguish non-diabetic transiently
hyperglycaemic cats from diabetics with chronic hyperglycaemia.
A single measurement of fructosamine indicates the average
glucose concentration over the previous 1-3 weeks and its assay
can therefore be used to assist in the diagnosis of diabetes
mellitus as well as monitoring the effectiveness of insulin
therapy in diabetic patients. Fructosamine values are not
influenced by acute fluctuations in blood glucose making them
more useful than single glucose measurements taken from stressed
or anorexic patients, or animals on glucose containing IV
fluids. In some cases however they can be used in conjunction
with serial glucose curves to assess the short and long term
response to insulin administration.

Please contact your veterinary surgeon for further details or if
you have any concerns about your pets.

Further information on fructosamine can be found at:
http://www.ctdslab.co.uk

About the author:
Nick graduated from Edinburgh Veterinary School in 1980 with an
Honours degree in Pathological Sciences and in 1982 as a
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. In 2003 Nick became a diplomate of the Royal college of Pathologists in veterinary clinical pathology.

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Pets get diabetes too! Author: Nick Carmichael Article: Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed, and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often treated succesfully. Fructosamines are stable complexes of carbohydrates and proteins that are produced by an irreversible, nonenzymatic glycosylation of serum proteins. Fructosamine (glycated serum protein) measurements are useful in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes mellitus in both cats and dogs. The test is highly sensitive and can be used to distinguish non-diabetic transiently hyperglycaemic cats from diabetics with chronic hyperglycaemia. A single measurement of fructosamine indicates the average glucose concentration over the previous 1-3 weeks and its assay can therefore be used to assist in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus as well as monitoring the effectiveness of insulin therapy in diabetic patients. Fructosamine values are not influenced by acute fluctuations in blood glucose making them more useful than single glucose measurements taken from stressed or anorexic patients, or animals on glucose containing IV fluids. In some cases however they can be used in conjunction with serial glucose curves to assess the short and long term response to insulin administration. Please contact your veterinary surgeon for further details or if you have any concerns about your pets. Further information on fructosamine can be found at: http://www.ctdslab.co.uk About the author: Nick graduated from Edinburgh Veterinary School in 1980 with an Honours degree in Pathological Sciences and in 1982 as a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. In 2003 Nick became a diplomate of the Royal college of Pathologists in veterinary clinical pathology. Advertise your pet product or website here, Very reasonable rates!	Houdini's Story the kittten that survived Fall Cute Kitty Contest Cat Health Secrets The Ultimate Guide to Having Happy, Healthy, Long Living Cats . Plus Bonus: Kitty IQ Test ! Complete Cat Care for Everybody HOME Gifts for Cat Lovers More gifts for Cat Lovers Cat Gifts from Lillian Vernon Cat Lover Puzzles Toys for Cats Save money by testing your cat for feline UTI at home Kids and Pets will it work? Why cats spray and how to stop it! I'm Allergic to my cat! Pet Safety Which breed makes the best pet Flea and Tick time Training your cat New! Houdini recommends Pet Meds is a great way to save money on your pets mecicines, we use it! We want them to be healthy and live long lives. Find out if your cat is eating too much! Please join our email list.* Starting this October I will send you my free monthly ezine containing cat contests, cat pictures, cat stories, new cat products, deals and other great cat related stuff. It's going to be a lot of fun for cat lover's. Don't miss out! If you sign up please be sure to add Houdini@forthecatlover.com to your email accept list or the newsletter may not be received. Type your email address here to receive our Cat Lovers Newsletter by Email * We respect your email privacy and promise to never share or sell your email address to anyone .
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