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If your pet has been diagnosed with diabetes, you\u2019re not alone. Pet diabetes is one of the most common pet health conditions today, with 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 231 cats being affected. And although older pets are more commonly affected, diabetes can also occur in younger pets and pregnant pets.
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As with all health conditions, early detection and appropriate ongoing management are key to better outcomes for your pet. Although pet diabetes can seem overwhelming, with careful monitoring, daily treatment, proper nutrition<\/a>, and regular exercise, diabetic pets can still lead long, healthy, and happy lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

About Pet Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When pets eat, food is broken down into glucose and absorbed by the small intestine. At the same time, the pancreas releases insulin, which turns to glucose to enter the body\u2019s cells to be used as energy. Insulin also regulates blood sugar levels. 
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Pet diabetes occurs when either the body does not produce insulin, or it can\u2019t properly utilize the insulin that is produced. Hyperglycemia results when glucose remains in the blood stream instead of entering the cells of the body. This can lead to many secondary health concerns including heart and kidney problems, cataracts, and nervous system disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk Factors For Pet Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any pet, regardless of age, breed and lifestyle, can be affected by pet diabetes. However there are some known risk factors. 
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