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http://www.felinediabetes.com/diabetes-info.htm
Diabetes mellitus, or "sugar" diabetes, is a common disorder in cats
and dogs, caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly
balance blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Glucose is processed by the body into energy. After food is digested,
glucose enters the blood stream -- in a healthy body, insulin is then
secreted signaling the cells to begin the process of converting the
sugars into useable energy. As more food is consumed, more insulin is
secreted, and the needed glucose is consumed. The pancreas secretes
small amounts of insulin -- just enough to ensure blood glucose levels
don't rise too high (hyperglycemia) or fall dangerously low
(hypoglycemia).
[This text taken from the website]
Diabetes mellitus, or "sugar" diabetes, is a common disorder in cats
and dogs, caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly
balance blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Glucose is processed by the body into energy. After food is digested,
glucose enters the blood stream -- in a healthy body, insulin is then
secreted signaling the cells to begin the process of converting the
sugars into useable energy. As more food is consumed, more insulin is
secreted, and the needed glucose is consumed. The pancreas secretes
small amounts of insulin -- just enough to ensure blood glucose levels
don't rise too high (hyperglycemia) or fall dangerously low
(hypoglycemia).
[This text taken from the website]
