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MauiGirl · 07-22-2015, 08:44 AM

I am so sorry Miah has diabetes, and I know the shock of getting that diagnosis for your pup. What you need to know is that diabetes can be controlled in dogs, and with proper insulin dose and diet she can live a long life. Diabetes cannot be cured, but can be managed. It is important to establish the proper dose to prevent blindness and other complications.

Last year my Meika was diagnosed with diabetes after symptoms of excessive thirst and urination. The vet started her on a moderately low dose of insulin shots 2 x/day, rechecked every 2 weeks and had to increase the dose gradually trying to find the effective level.

The "glucose curve" testing is important to establish the correct level, but it is expensive (over $200) when you have to repeat it every 2 weeks. I bought the glucose meter and strips and learned how to do it myself. It was the hardest thing I ever did, having to prick her to get the drop of blood every hour over an 8 hr day, but I finally nailed it.

We were making progress in finding the proper insulin level, but about 3 months later, Meika was poisoned by a toad and died. The YT members were so supportive of me though all of that. Her story is here http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-diabetes.html

Diabetes is not very common in Yorkies, and I had a hard time getting information. I only dealt with it for a few months, but found so much information on the internet.Here are a couple links I saved that were helpful:
Diabetes in Dogs: Learn to manage Your Dog's Diabetes - Insulin, Food, Monitoring, Testing - Forum
Diabetes In Your Dog

I wish you lots of luck in controlling Miah's diabetes. It is possible, so stick with it.

07-22-2015, 08:44 AM	#6
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I am so sorry Miah has diabetes, and I know the shock of getting that diagnosis for your pup. What you need to know is that diabetes can be controlled in dogs, and with proper insulin dose and diet she can live a long life. Diabetes cannot be cured, but can be managed. It is important to establish the proper dose to prevent blindness and other complications. Last year my Meika was diagnosed with diabetes after symptoms of excessive thirst and urination. The vet started her on a moderately low dose of insulin shots 2 x/day, rechecked every 2 weeks and had to increase the dose gradually trying to find the effective level. The "glucose curve" testing is important to establish the correct level, but it is expensive (over $200) when you have to repeat it every 2 weeks. I bought the glucose meter and strips and learned how to do it myself. It was the hardest thing I ever did, having to prick her to get the drop of blood every hour over an 8 hr day, but I finally nailed it. We were making progress in finding the proper insulin level, but about 3 months later, Meika was poisoned by a toad and died. The YT members were so supportive of me though all of that. Her story is here http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-diabetes.html Diabetes is not very common in Yorkies, and I had a hard time getting information. I only dealt with it for a few months, but found so much information on the internet.Here are a couple links I saved that were helpful: Diabetes in Dogs: Learn to manage Your Dog's Diabetes - Insulin, Food, Monitoring, Testing - Forum Diabetes In Your Dog I wish you lots of luck in controlling Miah's diabetes. It is possible, so stick with it. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA Last edited by MauiGirl; 07-22-2015 at 08:45 AM.