![]() ![]() This is also known as insulin-deficiency diabetes. The dog’s pancreas is not producing enough insulin and it happens when the pancreas is damaged or not functioning properly.Here are two possible ways diabetes can happen. Insulin acts as a “gatekeeper” that tells the dog’s body cells to grab glucose (and other nutrients) out of the bloodstream and use them as fuel for energy production.ĭiabetes occurs when this “glucose delivery” process isn’t working as it should. As glucose is being absorbed from the intestines into the blood, the organ pancreas will release insulin into the blood too. Insulin is released by an organ called the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone responsible for glucose delivery. Glucose is then absorbed from the intestines into the blood and transported throughout the body as a vital source of energy. When food is digested, the body breaks down some of the nutrients like carbohydrates and protein and converts them to glucose. Glucose (a type of simple sugar} is the main source of energy for the dog’s body cells. The good news is that with proper treatment, diet, and exercise, diabetic dogs can lead long and happy lives.ĭiabetes occurs when the dog’s body cannot use glucose normally. The disease is more common in older pets, but it can also occur in younger dogs. ![]() Diabetes mellitus or just diabetes happens when there’s a lack of insulin or a lack of the body’s response to insulin. Up to 1 percent of all dogs may develop diabetes during their lifetime. ![]()
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