Diagnosis

 DIAGNOSIS
  • Clinical signs are polyuria/polydipsia, polyphagia and weight loss.
  • Anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea 
  • Occasionally a plantigrade stance may be observed in cats.
  • Dogs can present with cataracts.
  • Hyperglycemia associated with glucosuria.
  • When clinical signs are not typical, the diagnosis becomes more difficult to confirm. In these cases, repeated measurement of blood glucose, or determination of fructosamine is done
  • A complete blood count, biochemical analysis, and urinalysis
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