B17. Dietetics of Diabetes Mellitus (Dogs, Cats)

Question 1

Types and reasons of diabetes,

Answer 1

4type
1. Diabetes type I (genetic)
- Body do not make enough insulin
- T cells destroy the Beta cells of the pancreas
2. Diabetes type II (change in confirmation, obesity, exercise)
Body make insulin – but cells do not respond to it
3. pregnancy diabetes (3rd trimester)
4. Diabetes type
- Abnormal glucose tolerance
- drug induced

Question 2

Dietary treatment of type 1 diabetes: Protein

Answer 2

Protein should be of high biological value
20% dog
30% cat

Question 3

Dietary treatment of type 1 diabetes:

Fibre,

Answer 3

High fiber content (10 – 15%)

Will decrease absorption of glucose from the intestines

Question 4

Dietary treatment of type 1 diabetes:

Fat

Answer 4

Fat below 10% DM (normal 20%)

High fat diet would lead to ketogenesis – due to lack of glucose –> Lead to ketoacidosis

Question 5

Dietary treatment of type 1 diabetes:

Carbohydrates

Answer 5

Low carbohydrates
 Complex CHO (without sugar)
 Give starchy low glycemic index feed

Question 6

explanations, glycemic index

Answer 6

A glycemic index diet is an eating plan based on how foods affect your blood sugar level. The glycemic index is a system of assigning a number to carbohydrate-containing foods according to how much each food increases blood sugar.

Low glycemic index feed: Maize, sorghum, buckwheat, brown rice
Low glycemic index and high fiber feed: Oat, Barley, Buckwheat