Whats So Bad About Hyperglycemia?
Persistent fasting hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glucosuria (glucose in the urine) It is important to determine that hyperglycemia is not attributed to stress And that glucosuria is not attributed to kidney dysfunction (failure of the kidneys to re-absorb the glucose from the filtrate before producing the final urine product Elevated blood fructosamine or glycohemoglobin These products reflect the average blood glucose levels over the past days or weeks and are therefore not significantly altered by momentary stressor (such as a visit to the vet) Clinical Signs Excess thirst and urination (“polydipsia” and “polyuria”, respectively) Increased appetite Weight loss Infections (somewhere..such as urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin) Laboratory Results Hyperglycemia, glucosuria Elevated liver enzymes and abnormal liver function tests; these are not always present but when seen may reflect underlying factors causing the diabetes (e.g. pancreatitis, primary liver disease, infection,
Persistent fasting hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glucosuria (glucose in the urine) It is important to determine that hyperglycemia is not attributed to stress And that glucosuria is not attributed to kidney dysfunction (failure of the kidneys to re-absorb the glucose from the filtrate before producing the final urine product Elevated blood fructosamine or glycohemoglobin These products reflect the average blood glucose levels over the past days or weeks and are therefore not significantly altered by momentary stressor (such as a visit to the vet) Clinical Signs Excess thirst and urination (“polydipsia” and “polyuria”, respectively) Increased appetite Weight loss Infections (somewhere..such as urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin) Laboratory Results Hyperglycemia, glucosuria Elevated liver enzymes and abnormal liver function tests; these are not always present but when seen may reflect underlying factors causing the diabetes (e.g. pancreatitis, primary liver disease, infection,
