Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats. Feline DM is similar to human type 2 diabetes (T2D), with obesity as a major risk factor in both cats and humans. Genetics play an important role in the development of obesity and T2D in humans.
Highlights
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats
Feline DM is similar to human type 2 diabetes (T2D), with obesity as a major risk factor in both cats and humans
incidence rates (IR) of DM was highest in cats 12 to 15 years old
Summary
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats. Feline DM is similar to human type 2 diabetes (T2D), with obesity as a major risk factor in both cats and humans. Feline diabetes mellitus – the Swedish situation Malin Öhlund1*, Tove Fall2, Bodil Ström Holst1, Helene Hansson-Hamlin1, Brenda Bonnett3, Agneta Egenvall1 From Animal Obesity - causes, consequences and comparative aspects Uppsala, Sweden. Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats.
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