[MauiGirl]

Welcome to Yorkie Talk.

I am sorry your Lola is facing this health challenge. What do you mean "suspected" diabetes? Has she had blood work to confirm? Diabetes is not very common in Yorkies, and especially not in very young dogs. Please get a definitive diagnosis first. There is no such thing as borderline or pre-diabetes in dogs.... either she has diabetes, or she does not. Make sure it is diabetes and not a liver issue that is affecting her glucose levels. If she truly has diabetes, she needs strict management of insulin under vet's guidance to regulate her blood sugar, for life.

Diet is secondary, and with vet & nutritionist supervision, you would choose a higher protein low carb diet (think like Atkin's diet but for dogs). Because she is so young and has other nutritional needs you need the professionals to advise you on diet.

My Meika was diagnosed with diabetes in January at age 5, and her glucose was around 550. We immediately started insulin shots twice a day, and glucose testing every week to 10 days to check progress in determining the right dose.

Diabetes can be controlled and must be treated or can result in cataracts and blindness.

Good luck, and please update whenever you can. I'm keeping Lola in my thoughts and prayers.