kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Sept 30, 2015 2:28:24 GMT
Moon has been diabetic for years, I go to a new vet, that really talks to me, and in less than 2 months he's in remission. We went from 8 units a day, to 0 units per day. The special food is a little pricey, but the insulin was over $150. a month.
Just wanted to share some good news! smileys-party-370729
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Sept 30, 2015 2:57:55 GMT
That's fantastic!! Sounds like you have found a great vet to hang on to. You were due for some good news with regards to your animals.
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Post by horselady on Sept 30, 2015 11:46:57 GMT
Great news. sometimes change is a good thing. and i am sure moon is happy also with no shots. and the food instead.
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Post by lorddaxter on Sept 30, 2015 11:51:58 GMT
Great news, I have a client whos cat did the same thing, it does sometimes come back off and on so be warned but you know what to look for:)
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kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Oct 1, 2015 6:04:59 GMT
I do get that it is remission not cure.  Moon will need to be on a pretty strict diet, and be closely monitored from here on out. He could lose another 2 pounds. Wouldn't it be the greatest thing if people could do it, remission that is. What is it with cats that it is possible for them, but not people? I would say that is some serious evidence that testing human drugs on animals is simply foolish. |
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Post by horselady on Oct 1, 2015 11:37:41 GMT
I agree with you. but people with certain diabetes can get reversed. as you said. all thru diet. oh and cats do not get lyme either.
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kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Oct 1, 2015 19:28:31 GMT
horselady, I guess that shows how much I know about diabetes in humans! I didn't know that, that is great! Wish we would hear of it happening more often, perhaps give an incentive to more people to work for it!
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Oct 1, 2015 22:22:21 GMT
Let's see if I can remember my biology lessons.
There are two types of diabetes in humans: type 1 (or juvenile onset) and type 2 (adult onset).
Type 1 is caused by an autoimmune attack on the pancreas so that it can no longer produce insulin. Therefore insulin treatment of Type 1 is required.
In Type 2 the pancreas can produce sufficient (or excess) insulin but the body is resistant to the insulin or the pancreas can produce insulin but in suboptimal amounts. While this type can have a genetic aspect, it is usually brought on by poor body condition, diet, weight, etc.
Type 2 can sometimes be kept under control with diet and exercise but as far as I remember, type 1 diabetics will always have to take insulin.
So it seems that Moon had something similar to the human version of Type 2 and luckily can be regulated through diet. I'll have to do some digging/asking around to my vets at work to see if cats and other animals have different types like humans do.
Either way, it's great news for you and Moon!
(please ignore and excuse the geek in me!)
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kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Oct 2, 2015 1:23:42 GMT
(please ignore and excuse the geek in me!) No way! I always appreciate a chance to learn! The thing that has chilled me, through all this, is learning about how so many people get a cat, get it obese, can't afford the insulin (or the work involved) so the cat is killed. Then they go out and get a new one, just too feed them all they can eat. Have you noticed how many of the cute videos are of overweight cats? I use to love them all, now the fat ones make me sad. It promotes letting cats get fat. It's cute.  |
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Oct 2, 2015 1:41:26 GMT
I agree - I hate seeing cats, dogs, horses, etc that are so overweight. You truly can kill an animal with kindness.
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Post by mustangsavvy on Oct 7, 2015 1:34:46 GMT
That is great news - we have one kitty at the clinic that is in remission. It is great to see.
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Post by hugs on Dec 24, 2015 21:36:48 GMT
I'm late to this one too, sorry but I usually don't spend too much time online any more but today I'm trying to catch up. I find it so much easier to keep my animal's weight in bounds than my own. Gerald loves to give treats but he isn't as much of a huggy-kissy as I am, a guy thing I guess. But lots of folks equate food and love and then when they don't want to realize that they are also responsible for the animal's health, it's a huge burden for the pet. But your kitty's quite obviously get the best care. Congratulations on the remission  |
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Moon will need to be on a pretty strict diet, and be closely monitored from here on out. He could lose another 2 pounds.
