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*Occurs in most species, most commonly in dog and cat
*Occurs in most species, most commonly in dog and cat
*Predisposed to [[Pancreas - inflammatory|pancreatitis]] and may also have [[EPI|pancreatic insufficiency]]
*Predisposed to [[Pancreas - inflammatory|pancreatitis]] and may also have [[EPI|pancreatic insufficiency]]
*Persistent [[Pancreas - endocrine#Proliferative changes#Glucagonoma|increase in glucagon]] may cause hyperglycaemia
===Aetiology===
===Aetiology===
Can be caused by
Can be caused by
*Absolute deficiency of insulin
*Absolute deficiency of insulin due to [[Pancreas - endocrine#Degenerative pathology|degenerative changes]] in beta cells
*Antagonism of insulin by hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands, anterior pituitary causing high levels of blood glucose
*Antagonism of insulin by hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands, anterior pituitary causing high levels of blood glucose
*Complication of pancreatic fibrosis
*Complication of pancreatic fibrosis