Understanding diabetes in pets
November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Did you know that November is National Pet Diabetes Month?
Diabetes is a chronic disorder that prevents your pet from properly producing or using insulin, a hormone that helps the body convert glucose (sugar) into energy. Because a diabetic pet's cells don't receive the right amount of glucose, diabetes impacts all body systems.
How common is diabetes in cats and dogs?
Did you know that November is National Pet Diabetes Month?
Diabetes is a chronic disorder that prevents your pet from properly producing or using insulin, a hormone that helps the body convert glucose (sugar) into energy. Because a diabetic pet's cells don't receive the right amount of glucose, diabetes impacts all body systems.
How common is diabetes in cats and dogs?