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Due to the fact that many house cats today are overweight or obese, the incidence of feline diabetes is on the rise.

Diabetes Mellitus, or type two diabetes has become more common in America, not only for people, but for cats as well.

Feline diabetes is a common diagnosis in older cats. The definition and treatment for cat diabetes is outlined along with the symptoms.

Treating feline diabetes most often involves insulin administration, dietary control and frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels using various methods of testing.

Feline diabetes is reaching alarming levels in the US. Evidence shows that this disease is man-made, and is completely preventable.

Diabetes is commonly diagnosed in cats and often causes increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss. Insulin is a necessary treatment for many diabetic cats.

Is your furry friend putting on weight? Don't risk Type 2 diabetes for them - read pet food nutrition labels and count calories, veterinarian researchers advise

High-carbohydrate, low-protein cat foods put cats at risk for a number of illnesses. Getting plenty of protein is critical to feline health.

The majority of commercially available cat foods are high in carbohydrates and low in protein, a recipe for disaster when fed to a carnivore.

There are several types of insulin commonly used to treat feline and canine diabetes. These include Vetsulin®, glargine (Lantus®), NPH, and detemir (Levemir®) insulin.

Diet recommendations vary depending on the age and health of the individual cat. A high protein, low carbohydrate diet is the best recommendation for a healthy adult cat.