People with diabetes use a variety of treatments to help their bodies use the glucose in their blood. One very important treatment is insulin injections. If you inject too much insulin, your blood sugar may drop too low.
The Lhasa Apso, which has an average lifespan of approximately 12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health conditions like patellar luxation and minor aliments like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), distichiasis, renal cortical hypoplasia, and entropion.
Healthy, active Shih Tzus can live 9 to 15 years. However, as with many breeds, they are susceptible to a range of illnesses that can affect long-term health and well-being. Topaz777/iStock/Getty Images. Shih Tzus are susceptible to a number of inherited diseases that affect the eyes, ears, breathing and kidneys.