In extreme cases, a vet may have to euthanize a cat in the final stages of untreated diabetes or it may fall into a sugar coma and die itself. However, diabetes does not have to take such a sad and agonizing course. With the help of a vet, the right medicine and diet, diabetic cats can lead an almost normal life and get their disease under control. If your cat shows the first signs of the disease, consult a vet immediately and ask for advice. Your cat's health can improve quickly with the right treatment.

Diabetes can be recognized in a cat by symptoms such as increased drinking, frequent urination, ravenous appetite, tiredness, weakness and possibly weight loss. However, overweight cats also have a greater risk of developing diabetes. In addition, other signs such as walking on the hocks instead of the toes may occur as the disease progresses. If you suspect diabetes, you should not wait too long, but consult a vet immediately to clarify the symptoms. They will be able to determine what is wrong with your cat and prescribe suitable treatment.

If your cat has diabetes, you should initially remain calm and not despair. With the right therapy and treatment, your cat can get better and live a long life. The first thing you should do is seek advice from your vet and find the right treatment for your cat together. By regularly measuring and recording your cat's blood glucose level, you will know exactly when and how much insulin you need to give him. Your vet will show you how to administer the insulin and measure the blood sugar. You should also change your furry friend's diet in consultation with your vet and choose special low-carbohydrate, high-protein food.

If diabetes in cats is not treated, it can have serious consequences and can be life-threatening. The long-term elevated blood sugar levels gradually cause cells to die and lead to nerve and vascular damage. The increased urination also causes the cat to become increasingly dehydrated. Progressive hypoglycemia also causes the affected cat to become weaker and weaker, suffer muscle cramps and become disoriented. If left untreated, your cat will fall into a sugar coma in the final stage of the disease, which is acutely life-threatening and, in the worst case, can result in the cat's death. If treatment is delayed too long, it may therefore be necessary to euthanize the cat in the final stages of diabetes. Treatment of diabetes by a vet is vital and in most cases can enable a sick cat to live a happy and long life with only minor restrictions. Diabetes should therefore never be left untreated.