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This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only. You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet. Insulin injections are widely prescribed by veterinarians for use in diabetic patients - but what is it ? Insulin is a hormone produced by special cells in the pancreas. This hormone has many effects in the body, including :
Insulin secretion from the pancreas is increased if the blood concentration of glucose or amino acids increases, such as following a meal. Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder in dogs, cats and other animals and it is usually a result of :
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Commercially available insulin preparations are usually derived from :
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Sometimes patients develop an allergy to insulin and their medication has to be changed to a different type of insulin.
Updated October 2013 | |||