dogcop Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Can anyone tell me if there is a recomended blood surgar level for a dog with diabetes. Also what would the highs and lows be ? cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Normal blood glucose range is roughly between 3 and 7 mmol/L - however that range is for dogs without diabetes. Managing diabetic patients is complex - we do not aim for tight, accurate control as in human medicine. Our main aim is to reduce the clinical signs of diabetes mellitus through insulin therapy, by lowering the blood glucose levels. It is nice if we can get a nice steady BG level, however it does not always happen. The "ideal" for a well managed diabetic may be between 4 - 10 mmol/L however what we accept as "good" control really depends on the individual and their clinical condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 being diabetic myself I just did a bit of a google as this made me think. I found a U.S site that says 70 -120 is normal and adjust that level to Aus readings it should be 4 -6 for good control. Hope that helps you out ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcop Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks as my client is flying blind on this. this may be somewhere to start from a see how the dog goes. cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 One of the most useful things for an owner of a diabetic dog is a supportive vet. It is important for them not to try to self manage blood glucose and insulin dosing also, no matter how tempting. A good source of general information is www.veterinarypartner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Iv'e had a diabetic dog for nearly three years now and have had two very supportive vets. However I think that when the owner finally becomes comfortable with the disease, as at first the diagnosis is very overwhelming!!, that the owner's input is very important. I mainly manage my dog's insulin dose although i dont change it very often and when i do i usually take her to the vet for a check up. I keep a diary of her BGL's and write down what we were doing when she was high or low and what symptoms (if any) she was showing. When she was first diagnosed i raced out and bought a glucometer and was taking her blood sugars every five minutes!!! Now i'll do one only if she is "not herself". Im lucky as she has never had a 'hypo' but i always carry a cannister of glucose just in case!! What I'm trying to say is that a good vet/ owner input is very successful. My vet is also happy if the blood sugars are less than 10-12 (she is 12 years old so we are not so strict with her diet) and my dog seems to be her happiest within that range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcop Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Yes I agree with what you are saying. not having come across this problem b4 I needed your positive input to help my client have a better understanding of what needs to happen. so she can take the best possible care of her dog with confidence. cheers chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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