What is Diabetes Mellitus By Alfred J. Plechner, D.V.M. to this
as the sugar diabetes. Why does this happen? There are many
reasons for why this may happen, but the basic problem occurs
due to a lack of production of an endocrine hormone produced by
the pancreas called insulin. Sometimes this is the case and
other times it may not be. Classically, through a genetic
problem, acquired problem or early aging, this deficiency in
insulin can occur. This deficiency is normally determined by
measuring blood sugar levels, and when over a certain level, may
be accompanied by specific clinical signs like increased water
intake excess urination and may be often accompanied by weight
loss. Insulin therapy is often used to normalize the blood sugar
levels and clinical signs. If proper management of the diabetic
patient does not occur with insulin therapy, other clinical
parameters need to be considered. What are these parameters?
First make sure the insulin is still effective. Make sure the
insulin has been properly refri