It is important to consult your cat’s vet without delay, if you suspect that it may have diabetes. This is to ensure that your cat can receive the correct medical treatment needed. Any delay in treating diabetes would be more detrimental to your cat’s health. Just like in humans, blindness may set in if the diabetes is not treated.

There are two types of diabetes in cats, just like in humans. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the insufficient production of insulin in the cat’s body. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is when a cat develops intolerance for handling the insulin. In both cases, diabetes can develop in cats of any age, but it is more common for cats that are old, male, or obese. Cat Diabetes » » »