When a Cat Is Tested for Diabetes,Shouldn’t It Be Fasted Before Its Blood Is Drawn?
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at
12:57 am
cajun kitty asked:
My Vet checked my cats blood sugar and dianosed him with diabetes.He had not been fasted.I know with people food affects their blood sugar.I changed his food and his blood sugar went from 320 to 123.Thanks in advance.
My Vet checked my cats blood sugar and dianosed him with diabetes.He had not been fasted.I know with people food affects their blood sugar.I changed his food and his blood sugar went from 320 to 123.Thanks in advance.
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I would suspect that should be the case. I would call the vet and ask them why they didn’t test after a fast.
Diabetes in cats -
They usually just want the cat in to get a level. 320 is really high, even if the cat has just eaten, btw. If a second test after a dietary change shows a lower level, then, you have dealt with the diabetes appropriately. I suspect its one of the low-carb specialty cat foods. I’d suggest you take the cat in every 6-12 months for a recheck on blood sugar level. You should not fast the cat. The issue is how his blood sugar is after he eats. Like I said, 320 is *really* high. If you want to be really sure, you can have the vet do a glucose curve where the cat is in the office getting a blood draw several times over a 10 hour period.
A better blood test is called a fructosamine which shows more of an average so it is more accurate than a one time test.
For more information, I strongly suggest heading to, as 123 if accurate is still diabetic, even if just barely.
its better to take your cat to the vet.
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