Insulin Therapy Initially Declined and Delayed by an Average of 2 Years

Almost one-third of type 2 diabetic patients don’t begin insulin when it’s initially recommended, with the average start time being two years later, according to research done at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and published September 14th 2017 in the journal of Diabetic Medicine. A release from the hospital notes that delaying insulin therapy,… Continue reading Insulin Therapy Initially Declined and Delayed by an Average of 2 Years

Caring for Diabetic Cats

Just like humans, more and more cats are becoming diabetic, and a panel of experts has issued some guidance on caring for these felines. Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes is believed to be linked to obesity in cats, experts say, although medications and other illnesses may also be factors. Although feline diabetes is easily diagnosed, experts… Continue reading Caring for Diabetic Cats