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The glucose curve suggests that the cat is insulin resistant. <br><br>

The glucose curve suggests that the cat is insulin resistant. <br><br>

Insulin resistance is usually defined as being present in cats remaining hyperglycaemic and glycosuric in spite of receiving >1.5 U of insulin per kg bodyweight per dose, or in cats requiring >2.2 U/kg to maintain glycaemic control.

Insulin resistance is usually defined as being present in cats remaining hyperglycaemic and glycosuric in spite of receiving >1.5 U of insulin per kg bodyweight per dose, or in cats requiring >2.2 U/kg to maintain glycaemic control.

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|q2=What differential diagnoses need to be considered?

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Acromegaly and HAC are important causes of more severe insulin resistance. Other endocrine tumours (islet cell glucagonoma, phaeochromocytoma) are rare potential causes of marked insulin resistance. <br><br>

Acromegaly and HAC are important causes of more severe insulin resistance. Other endocrine tumours (islet cell glucagonoma, phaeochromocytoma) are rare potential causes of marked insulin resistance. <br><br>

Improper storage and handling of insulin may also be a cause of apparent insulin resistance.

Improper storage and handling of insulin may also be a cause of apparent insulin resistance.

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|l2=Diabetes Mellitus#Instability

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