Management of the uncomplicated canine diabetic

Managing the uncomplicated canine diabetic may still be a challenging endeavor. Client education is the most important treatment to provide. The client must understand the technique of drug handling and administration, the importance of diet in treating the animal, how to handle an emergency situation, and, most importantly, the disease itself. The clinician must realize that although "tight" glycemic control is the optimal goal; the reality is often a compromise of mild hyperglycemia with resolution of clinical signs. When regulation cannot be maintained it is necessary to investigate the causes of insulin resistance.