Diabetes Mellitus

Question 1

What is Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 1

The loss or dysfunction of beta/ islet cells causing the pancreas to no longer produce insulin

Question 2

Dogs have a rapid onset of diabetes mellitus, what are four causes

Answer 2

1. Pancreatitis
2. Autoimmune
3. Degeneration
4. Lost or damaged beta cells

Question 3

Cats have a slow on set, what are four causes of diabetes mellitus?

Answer 3

1. Islet amyloidosis
2. Chronic pancreatitis
3. Increased resistance
4. Lost or damaged beta cells

Question 4

What is islet amyloidosis

Answer 4

Amyloid is the product of inflammation and they manifest into beta cells

Question 5

Clinical signs of Diabetes Mellitus (4)

Answer 5

1. Increased appetite
2. Weight loss
3. PU/PD
4. +/- DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)

Question 6

Four clinical signs of DKA Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Answer 6

1. Anorexia
2. Emesis
3. Dehydration
4. Depression

Question 7

PE findings of Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 7

1. +/- Poor body condition
2. +/- Dehydration

Question 8

Specific PE finding for cats with Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 8

Plantigrade gait (abnormal)

Question 9

Specific PE finding for dogs with Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 9

Rapid onset cataracts

Question 10

Two diagnostics for Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 10

1. Hyperglycemia
2. Glycosuria