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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Pancreatitis and diabetes in cats.

Journal:
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
Year:
2013
Authors:
Caney, Sarah M A
Affiliation:
Vet Professionals Limited · United Kingdom
Species:
cat

Abstract

Pancreatitis is an important potential cause and complicating factor in cases of diabetes mellitus. Pancreatitis can lead to development of diabetes mellitus, which may be transient (diabetic remission) or permanent through destruction and loss of β cells. Pancreatitis can also be a complicating factor in management of diabetic cats by exacerbating or inducing peripheral insulin resistance, particularly at times of intensified pancreatitic inflammation. Pancreatitis is commonly associated with other inflammatory conditions-especially inflammatory bowel disease and cholangiohepatitis-and its presence makes management of diabetes mellitus more challenging.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23522174/