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The Big Picture on Insulin
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: May 16, 2013
Category: Pets
Let's talk some insulin generalities today. U-40 insulin is more dilute than U-100 insulin. U-40 means there are 40 units per milliliter of fluid. U-100 means there are 100 units of insulin per milliliter of fluid.
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Take Charge of Your Health & Diabetes
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: May 15, 2013
Category: Managing Diabetes
I always try to keep you up to date with diabetes information whether it concerns medications, food, diabetes trends or studies. Our goal at ADW is to improve your quality of life by making you more conscious and aware.
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Vetsulin is Back!
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: May 9, 2013
Category: Pets
There has been buzz on the vet street for months that Vetsulin is coming back. Well, the time is now here. Merck just brought back this porcine insulin zinc suspension after a lapse on the American market since 2009.
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Tips from a Diabetes Practice
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: May 8, 2013
Category: Managing Diabetes
My patients are the ones who inspire many of the newsletter topics. If it is on their minds there is a good chance that you may be thinking about these topics as well. This weeks patient education sessions were informative and several patients were focused on "belly fat and stress eating."
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The Role of the Registered Dietitian in Diabetes Management
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: May 1, 2013
Category: Managing Diabetes
In honor of National Nutrition Month (which took place in March), I wanted to share what a dietitian's role is in helping you with your diabetes management. I always suggest a complete accredited diabetes management program, which offers information including diabetes overview, medications, complications, exercise, stress management and nutrition.
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Stand Back 10 Feet - How is Your Diabetic Pet Doing?
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: April 25, 2013
Category: Pets
Twenty four years ago in vet school one of my vet school instructors used to say, "Stand back 10 feet." As a youngster in my early twenties, I didn't really understand the value of her words back then. Now, as a middle-aged doctor, I very much try to teach clients to look at the "big picture".
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What is Tight Diabetic Control?
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: April 18, 2013
Category: Pets
I'm sure you've come across the phrase "tight diabetic control" if you've cruised the internet researching pet diabetes.
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Five Fake Foods to Avoid
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: April 17, 2013
Category: Managing Diabetes
I have recently shared a variety of nutritional hints and choices with my patients who were surprised to hear about these specific foods. Although this does not mean you may never choose these foods again consider eating less of them. I will try to offer reasons for my suggestions.
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Home Glucose Monitoring For Pets
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: April 4, 2013
Category: Pets
"It's easier than I thought. I hadn't thought I could do it!" That's what several of my diabetic pet clients have told me over the years. When I first tell them how I intend for them to check blood glucose levels at home, I've had some clients look at me like I had fallen off the deep end.
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: March 28, 2013
Category: Pets
Lower urinary tract disease encompasses any disease involving the urinary bladder or urethra. Last week we discussed lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) in general and discussed bladder infections and bladder stones in both dogs and cats. Today we will focus in on feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD).
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