Diabetes Mellitus + Ketoacidosis

Question 1

Cats can temporarily increase their blood glucose levels when they are StReSsEd. What diagnostic test can be done to see long term increased blood glucose

Answer 1

Increased Fructosamine

Question 2

Diabetes Mellitus therapy (2)

Answer 2

1, Insulin
2. Dietary management

Question 3

There are various forms of insulin that are usually measured in units. Different insulin forms will have different actions for __________ and ___________

Answer 3

Onset and Duration

Question 4

Diet therapy for Diabetes Mellitus in dogs

Answer 4

Increase fiber

Question 5

Diet therapy for Diabetes Mellitus in cats

Answer 5

Increase protein and decrease carbohydrate

Question 6

Diabetic Ketoacidosis happens when the body utilizes its own tissues (protein) as an alternative energy. This results in ketones, which are _____________

Answer 6

Toxic

Question 7

An animal with diabetic Ketoacidosis is critically ill with the following five clinical signs

Answer 7

1. Anorexia
2. PU/PD
3. Depression
4. Emesis
5. Weight loss

Question 8

Diagnosis of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Answer 8

Ketonuria

Question 9

Therapy for Diabetic Ketoacidosis is…..

Answer 9

Complex