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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Did you vet want her to gain weight? I know for humans if their diabetes is really bad for a long time they will lose weight, but overweight is more common in the development and makes managing the symptoms even more difficult. Once you get her insulin under control, I think her weight will come back on even if she doesn't overeat and some think being a little underweight is better.
Regarding diet, you might want to become familiar with the glycemic index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of glycemic response (i.e. their conversion to glucose within the human body. Read More For example, choosing green beans over carrots might be a good idea. Glycemic Index – NutritionData.com Also, eating too much at once time throws blood sugar off, so smaller more frequent mills might be advisable. Has the vet said anything about the kidneys? If diabetes has been untreated for a long time, it can damage the kidneys, that information is important when selecting a food too.
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Hi Nancy, thank you for the link. I'll read it asap. Yes the bet does want her to gain weight, she not obese she' is now only 9.4 lbs. She has lost 6 lbs in the past 6 weeks.
We had our visit on Tues and the vet upped her insulin to 2 units. She want her to eat more since she lost another lb in a weeks time, not good. Yes once we get her sugar level down the vet said she will start to gain weight that she would never be heavy like she once was. But at this time with her being so small and frail she cant' really afford to lose much more. Her kidney are good, and she has her antibiotic for the UTI.
It's so hard seeing her this way and it scares the crap out of me. I've already lost one pup due to complications with diabetes and lupus. Not sure I can handle loosing another. I am doing my best and following my vets every suggestion and plan of care.