{"id":1228,"date":"2018-10-22T10:27:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2018-10-22T10:27:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:27:08","slug":"pet-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pet-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"National Pet Diabetes Month is Coming Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nationwide, it is estimated that 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 adult cats have diabetes. These may seem like staggering statistics, but as the numbers of affected pets rise, more people are becoming aware and educated about the prevalence of the disease. With National Pet Diabetes Month<\/em>, we hope to help pet owners learn about the ways to prevent and treat this common health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glucose, the body\u2019s main source of energy for cells, is controlled by the hormone insulin. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 involves a lack of insulin production. Type 2 pet diabetes is the inability to correctly respond to insulin.
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Blood sugar levels are dramatically affected by either type of pet diabetes, causing hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Made in the pancreas, insulin travels to the cells. When there is a shortage, the body begins to break down fat and muscle for energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although age, lifestyle, and breed are significant factors, overweight and obese pets are more vulnerable to the diagnosis. The development of pet diabetes<\/a> can be subtle at first, and noticing the following symptoms early on can help you manage the effects:
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