What hormone is lacking or not properly used in diabetic animals?
What is insulin
Increased thirst is what medical term?
What is polydipsia?
What in clinic test can detect glucos in urine?
What is a urinalysis?
Which electrolyte abnormality is most likely to worsen after initating insulin therapy in a DKA patient?
What is hypokalemia?
Diabetes Mellitus causes high levels of what in the bloodstream?
What is glucose.
Increased urination is called what?
What is polyuria
What blood test measures average glucose over several weeks?
What is fructosamine?
What counter-regulatory hormone surge is primarily responsible for stress hyperglycemia in hospitalized cats?
What is epinephrine?
What is the most common typw of diabetes seen in dogs?
What is type 1; Insulin dependent
Cloudiness in the eyes of diabetic dogs is known as what?
What is cataracts?
What finding in urine suggests poor diabetic control and risk of ketoacidosis?
What is ketones?
What is the mechanism behind insulin-induced hypoglycemia in animals receiving too high a dose?
What is excessive cellular uptake of glucose and inhibition of hepatic gluconegenesis?
What is the most common type of diabetes seen in cats?
What is Type II; diabetes mellitus (Non-insulin dependent)
Many diabetic pets lose weight despite eating more. What is this called?
What is polyphagia with weight loss
What is the most common insulin type used in diabetic dogs?
What is vetsulin?
Why is glargine often preferred for diabetic remission protocols in cats?
What is its long, steady action that reduces B-cell stress and promotes recovery?
What organ is primarily responsilbe for producing insulin?
What is pancreas
Cats may walk with a dropped hock due to diabetic neuropathy. What is this stance called?
What is plantigrade stance
What type of diet is often recommended for diabetic cats?
What is a high protein, low carbohydrate diet
A dog on Vetsulin shows excellent morning control but afternoon hyperglycemia. What pharmacokinetic properly explains this?
What is short duration of action of porcine lente insulin?