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AshleyElla
at Sat May 7 17:37:35 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by AshleyElla ]
Hi There,
Welcome to the Boards!
Your question about comparing the two different types of biochemical units is a tough one. I will talk to my vet (also my boss) and see if she has any idea if they can be compared at all.
Diabetes in cats, though, is something I do know about. A blood glucose of 324 is high, but often newly diagnosed diabetic cats are much higher, at least 500. A very easy way to monitor blood glucose in a cat is by using a regular human glucometer. All you have to do is get a drop of blood from an ear to run the test. Please check out this site for more info:
http://feline diabetes.com/bg-test.htm
It would be much more accurate than trying to monitor Tommy's diabetes (if he is truly diabetic) by testing his urine.
It is puzzling that Tommy does not have any of the clinical signs of diabetes. It could be that he is in the early stages of the disease.
If Tommy has been on steroids for any reason, he would be at higher risk for developing diabetes. Being overweight can also contribute to the disease, as well as diet. The carbs in dry food can cause the disease.
There is also the possibility of controlling diabetes with oral meds, such as Glipizide, if such a drug is available where you are.
Hope this info is helpful to you. I'll be checking back to see if you post any questions.
Regards,
AshleyElla
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RE: Confusion about biochemical units - AshleyElla, Sat May 7 17:37:35 2005