Angela Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition): No relevant disclosure to display
Presentation Description / Summary: Nutritional management of feline diabetes centers around two primary goals: minimizing the occurrence of hyper- and hypoglycemia and maintaining a healthy body weight. Several strategies can be employed to minimize blood glucose fluctuations and post-prandial hyperglycemia: lower overall carbohydrate intake, slow glucose absorption using dietary fiber, and promote steady glucose absorption through small, frequent meals. This lecture will review principals to glycemic index, glycemic load, and fiber properties related to diabetes. It will also provide practical tips for developing the best diabetic diet plan based on available products and patient-specific needs using case examples.
Learner Outcomes: TBD
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to develop a dietary plan for diabetic cats tailored to their specific needs.
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain the differences between glycemic index and glycemic load and how they are applied to diabetes nutrition.
Upon completion, participant will be able to compare commercial diets to choose the most appropriate ones for diabetic patients.
