My dog was diagnosed with diabetes today!! :) HELP ME?

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First of all these are all questions you need to be asking your vet, take this list and ask them. Diabetes is not the end of the world, my friends cat was diagnosed with diabetes and she has to give the cat an insulin shot every 12 hours after she's eaten, since it was caught early and she wasn't showing signs of diabetes she will be able to manage it with diet only.

If you are lousy at managing your pills you better be able to manage your dogs diabetes because if you don't the dog will go blind and probably die. If the dog goes blind it's forever it's not a temporary thing that goes away once you start the shots back up regularly, nope, you fail to give the shots and your dog will get sicker.

He's not suffering, animals with diabetes go on to live perfectly normal lives, hence a little shorter that animals without diabetes. The cost is a lot I'm afraid, there's the insulin, the needles and you'll be expected to bring the dog in to the vet each month to monitor his blood sugar level and more or less frequently depending on how he's doing.

It's best to discuss ongoing treatment and care with your vet and make sure that you are comfortable with giving him shots, the vet will show you how to give the shots.

Good luck, sorry to hear about your dog.

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Type 2 diabetes, usually referred to as adult onset, is when your body produces insulin but can not use it properly. This type can be treated successfully with the right diet and exercise in most circumstances. Read here https://tr.im/5DNNl

If blood sugars are not kept under control at some point insulin will probably be integrated / oral medications are also available. People with diabetes can live long, happy lives but must be diligent in their care and make sure you see your endocrinologist on a regular basis.

Dogs can live years with proper insulin treatment and blood sugar regulation.

It can be somewhat expensive with blood tests at the vet and insulin. Probably about 500 per year at minimum.

It is difficult to tell when they will go blind. Some dogs become blind within weeks of diagnosis while others never go blind.

Your veterinarian will recommend the proper food and treats for your dog.

Sometimes they can be managed with only one shot per day of insulin which is a minimal committment.

Euthanasia (putting to sleep) is an option if you feel you cannot manage his disease properly. There are also rescue groups for pets with illnesses.

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