Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Time trends and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in dogs: analysis of veterinary medical data base records (1970-1999).
- Journal:
- Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Guptill, L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This study looked at trends in diabetes mellitus (DM), a condition where dogs have high blood sugar, from 1970 to 1999. Researchers analyzed records from over 6,800 dogs diagnosed with DM and compared them to a similar number of dogs without the condition. They found that the number of dogs diagnosed with DM increased significantly over the years, going from 19 cases per 10,000 dogs in 1970 to 64 cases per 10,000 by 1999. Older dogs, especially those between 10 and 15 years old, were more likely to have DM, and smaller dogs weighing less than 22.7 kg were at a higher risk than larger dogs. Additionally, female dogs were more likely to develop DM compared to males. Overall, while more dogs were diagnosed with DM over time, the chances of dying from it decreased significantly.
Abstract
The objectives of the study were to identify recent trends in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in dogs and to identify host risk factors. Veterinary Medical Data Base (VMDB) electronic records of 6860 dogs with a diagnosis of DM (VMDB code 870178500) between 1970 and 1999 were evaluated to determine time trends. Records of 6707 dogs with DM and 6707 frequency matched dogs with any diagnosis other than DM from the same teaching hospitals in the same year, selected as controls, were evaluated for risk factor analysis. The prevalence of DM in dogs presented to veterinary teaching hospitals increased from 19 cases per 10,000 admissions per year in 1970 to 64 cases per 10,000 in 1999, while the case-fatality rate decreased from 37% to 5%. The hospital prevalence of DM was consistently greater over time in older compared with younger dogs with the highest prevalence occurring in dogs 10-15 years of age. Dogs weighing <22.7 kg had a significantly (P<0.001) greater risk of DM compared with heavier dogs. Female dogs had an increased risk of DM compared with males (P<0.001).
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