Feline diabetes mellitus: low carbohydrates versus high fiber?
Treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the cat relies primarily on the adequate insulin therapy and controlled dietary intake. The goals of managing DM in the cat have changed from attaining glycemic control to achieving diabetic remission (transient diabetes) in a large proportion of cases. Remission rates of up to 68% have been published. The used of low-carbohydrate foods for cats improves the odds of achieving diabetic remission by fourfold. Nonetheless, some cats show an improved response to high-fiber food. Clinical judgement, trial, and personal preference to currently dictate which diet to offer an individual animal.
Kirk
Claudia A
CA
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4545, USA. ckirk@utk.edu
D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D002415:Cats; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000662:veterinary*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000662:veterinary*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber