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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Diabetes is not life threatening. As I mentioned before, Lady has been diabetic for eight years and still doing well.
The blood test every two hours is called a glucose curve. Curves will need to be done every couple of weeks after he starts insulin until he is regulated. It will tell your vet how his body reacts to insulin and food during a 12 hour period. He will need curves regularly after unless you learn to test him at home like I do.
I am glad you are seeing a specialist. Just to warn you, diabetes can be expensive upfront until they are regulated. It was close to $1,000 for Lady eight years ago. It's not that expensive to maintain after that. I pay about $22 for a bottle of NPH insulin which lasts three months. A box of 100 syringes last about six weeks and is about $13.
I'd really recommend getting him on colostrum to boost his immune system. Just like human diabetics, canine diabetics are prone to infections, especially UTI's. That's where the big $$$$ can go.
This website is a wealth of information. Pets with Diabetes: Home Page
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I can't begin to thank you enough. Besides giving me some practical information, you've made me feel better. You could have knocked me over with a feather last night when the doctor told me. I feel much better knowing it's a manageable illness and Riley can still live a normal life.