title: Remission in cats: including predictors and risk factors.
abstract: This article summarizes current literature on diabetic remission in cats. Treatment options for diabetes mellitus are reviewed to highlight which protocols are most effective in achieving remission, as well as the importance of understanding the underlying pathophysiology that contributes to remission. In addition, current research into the glucose tolerance status of cats in diabetic remission and rates of relapse are discussed.
authors.affiliation: The Cat Clinic, 189 Creek Road, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Mt Gravatt, QLD 4022, Australia. susanalisongottlieb@gmail.com
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gottlieb
authors.forename: Jacquie S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rand
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000662:veterinary*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012008:Recurrence; D012074:Remission Induction; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin