27. diabetes mellitus

Question 1

IDDM =

Answer 1

insulin dependent

Question 2

NIDDM =

Answer 2

non isulin dep

Question 3

Primary DM

Answer 3

pancreatic disease

Question 4

Secondary DM

Answer 4

Excess of hormones

Obesity

Question 5

DM in dogs - symptoms (uncomplicated)

Answer 5

-PU/PD
-cataract
-retinopathy
-dull hair
-dehyrdation
-pancreatitis +-
-anorexia
-weak
-cystitis
-ketonuria
proteinuria

Question 6

DM in dogs - symptoms (complicated)

Answer 6

• ketoacidosis
• cushing
• hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome
• epi, pancreatitis
• acetone breath

Question 7

diagnosis of DM - blood test:

Answer 7

increased: WBC, PCV, ALKP, BUN/CREAT, amylase/lipase, cotisol, GH

Question 8

diagnosis of dm - test:

Answer 8

Fructosamine test
Glycolated HB
Glucose tolerant test
(US)

Question 9

Treatment of DM in dog :

Answer 9

Insulin therapy, caninsulin, ovarectomy, diet

Question 10

Treatment of ketoacidosis

Answer 10

Honey with spoon, if not effective:

- Ringer + HCl, insulin and then caninsulin, K+ replacement , if low pH we can use bicarbonate

Question 11

Symptoms in cats:

Answer 11

it is rare!
Cataract, weight loss, hepatic lipidosis, plantiograde posture of hindlimbs, PU,PD
Diff: hyperthyr, stress glucose

Question 12

Treatment of DM in cat:

Answer 12

Glipizide, it increaes the insulin secretion