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Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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'''Types of diabetes in dogs'''
'''Types of diabetes in dogs'''
*β cell deficiency - The majority of cases of diabetes mellitus seen in dogs are of this kind. It results in an inability to produce insulin.
*β cell deficiency - The majority of cases of diabetes mellitus seen in dogs are of this kind. It causes an inability to produce insulin.
**Can be caused by congenital defects, pancreatitis and autoimmunity.
**Can be caused by congenital defects, pancreatitis and autoimmunity.
*Insulin antagonism - Seen in females in dioestrus, or in animals with Cushing's (hyperadrenocorticism).
*Insulin antagonism - Seen in females in dioestrus, or in animals with Cushing's (hyperadrenocorticism).