After 5 days of waiting for results of blood and urine tests, Meika has been diagnosed with diabetes. Her glucose is 558 (norm is 70-138). I've started giving insulin shots, 3 units 2x/day after a meal, and she will have insulin curve testing at the vet's in a week to see if dose needs to be adjusted.
Yikes. I have been reading so much about canine diabetes, and have moved beyond stress and fear, and now am in action mode.
So I'm finally able to reach out to my YT friends for advice, support, hugs, prayers, and whatever else ya got.
Meika is my 5 1/2 year old, 15 lb. Yorkie/Maltese girl. I took her to the vet last week because of excessive thirst and urination. They did big blood and urine tests, and the vet was primarily suspecting Cushings based on classic symptoms (excessive thirst & urination, food obsessed, overweight, pot belly, elevated ALP, ear infections). I read tons of info about Cushings, and I was sure we were on the right track.
Surprised when it turned out to be diabetes, and now I'm learning all about that. I'm still wondering if she might have Cushings too, and further testing will be done after we get her glucose under control.
Cataracts are one of the first things to occur in diabetes, and I am happy to say that Meika has only mild cloudiness on her lenses, which is normal for her age.
I am very interested in best options for food for her. Vet recommends a prescription diet, but didn't have it in stock. I am also looking at other high protein/low carb food. Anybody have experience or info about diet?
I also send big thanks to Ann/WyliesMom and Linda/LadyJane for keeping me calm, sane and positive during the diagnostic process.... you gals ROCK! I had to sit with all this for a while before I could discuss on open forum, but now I'm in action mode, and ready to talk.