The factors which increase the chances of achieving diabetic remission in cats include:
- Low carbohydrate diet
- Long acting insulin eg glargine
- Older age
- Early institution of tight glycemic control
- Recent steroid administration
- Absence of diabetic neuropathy
- Lower serum cholesterol concentration
The protocol for achieving diabetic remission needs to be matched with the right owner. If you have a newly diagnosed diabetic cat case, consider referral to the internal medicine service of NVS for discussion as to whether the cat and owners are good candidates for a diabetic remission protocol.