Type II diabetes is associated with obesity, hormone abnormalities and steroids. Animals with type II diabetes can go into remission. Dogs usually get type I diabetes and rarely get type II diabetes, while cats can get either type I or type II.
Can canine diabetes be reversed?
Unfortunately diabetes is not curable in dogs, and the vast majority of diabetic dogs require insulin injections for life once diagnosed. However, addressing underlying causes, as well as spaying females and treating Cushing's disease, can allow the diabetes to be more easily and successfully controlled.
How long does it take to regulate diabetic dog?
It may take some time to stabilise your diabetic dog. The stabilisation process can be a frustrating one for both owner and vet as each dog will respond individually to the treatment plan provided. The period is usually 1-6 months but can be shorter.
Can diabetes come out of remission?
Is remission permanent? We have reports of people who have been in remission for up to 15 years. However, even if you are in remission, it is always possible that your blood sugar levels could come back into the diabetes range. Remission is not a one-off event, but a process.
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