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Originally Posted by wemple2  I'm really surprised the vet found glucose in the urine and didn't immediately test her blood right then. Glucose is part of a chemistry not a complete blood count if sent to a lab. But they can easily check it with a glucose meter in the office, for an instant reading. I do agree the urinary tract problem could very well be the first sign of diabetes, this happens frequently. Remember, diabetes should be controlled, so it does not control you/her. Best wishes to you, it'll be okay. |
Thanks for your reassuring words. Here is a little update.
As soon as the vet office opened this morning I called to request an instant blood glucose test right away today. They said actually the lab results from Saturday will probably be ready later today, and also they do not feel the immediate tests are as reliable. (Not saying I agree, just sharing what the vet said.)
Also at a 4th of July cookout next door there was a vet visiting. I asked him about London's situation, and he strongly felt London's vet did the right thing by running full bloodwork, not just a quick blood sugar check. Even though it takes a little longer, it is important to have the full picture and make sure we treat the right thing, because treating the wrong thing could have awful consequences. (Again, not saying I agree, but in case anyone in the future is searching old diabetes threads, wanted to note the other perspectives)
Anyway, over the last few days I have been reading loads on diabetes management....including a wealth of helpful info on caninediabetes.org which Ladymom posted in an old thread. I want to be prepared to make quick decisions (diet, insultin type, home meter, needle brand/gauge, etc....don't want to just blindly follow the vet's suggestion without doing my own homework) for London in the event she does have diabetes. As the previous poster said, we want to manage the condition, and not let it manage us. Well said! It looks like there is a really strong support network online, which is encouraging.
Anxiously waiting for the phone to ring with vet news....thanks for your support, opinions, and suggestions in the meantime.