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Low Blood Sugar in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
What is hypoglycemia in dogs? Hypoglycemia in dogs (canine hypoglycemia) is a condition which occurs when their blood sugar falls to dangerously low levels. When blood glucose level is less…
Human Insulin Vs. Animal Insulin
Animal insulin, which is derived from the pancreas of animals, was the first insulin type to be used to treat diabetic patients. In fact, the first injection of animal insulin…
Insulin Overdose Symptoms In Dogs
Dogs with diabetes require insulin medication in addition to a proper diet and regular exercise, so as to reduce high amounts of blood sugar. Controlling blood sugar amounts is important…
Hyperkalemia Vs. Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia are both caused by changes in the level of potassium in your blood. Hyperkalemia occurs when your blood potassium level is very high. On the other hand, hypokalemia is a condition…
Victoza (Liraglutide) and Weight Loss
What is Victoza (Liraglutide)? Victoza is an injectable drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetic patients. However, this diabetes drug should not be used to treat type 1…
Glimepiride (Amaryl) and Weight Loss
What is Glimepiride (Amaryl)? Glimepiride is an oral diabetes medication used to help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is available both as a generic…
Diabetic Coma In Dogs
Diabetes in dogs occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough amounts of insulin or the dog becomes insulin resistant. Insulin is an important hormone produced by the pancreas that helps…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Cats
What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition which develops after diabetes, and occurs when your blood acid level has increased significantly due to ketone bodies. What…
Insulin-Like Growth Factor and Diabetes
What is insulin-like growth factor? Insulin-like growth factor (IGF), which was previously called somatomedin, refers to a natural hormone produced in the body. This hormone is mostly produced in the…
Novolin К vs Humulin R
Novolin R vs Humulin R. Both are injectable insulin drugs that are prescribed to patients with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin, which leads to high…
Novolin Vs. Humalog
What is Novolin? Novolin is a man-made insulin drug that is prescribed to diabetic patients. This medication can be used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Novolin…
What Organ in The Human Body Produces Insulin?
What organ produces insulin? The natural hormone insulin is produced in the beta cells of an organ known as the pancreas. The pancreas is located in the abdomen behind the lower part…