How is Feline Diabetes Diagnosed?
Cats presenting with the above symptoms will be tested both for blood sugar levels and levels of sugar in the urine. The reason for both tests is that stressed cats (as is typical in the veterinary office) may have temporary increases of the blood glucose level. A veterinarian will first do a physical exam, and then run a number of blood and urine tests to diagnosis diabetes. The urine will be checked for specific gravity, which tells its concentration. Urine will also be checked for glucose (sugar), the presence of blood, ketones, creatinine levels and several other liver/kidney functions. The blood will also be tested for exact glucose and BUN levels as well as several liver, kidney and heart enzymes. The normal blood glucose level in cats is between 60 and 120. If an abnormally high glucose level is found, the cat is usually kept for several days while the levels are monitored every one to three hours. If the glucose levels continue to remain elevated the veterinarian will discuss t
