Are there alternatives to insulin for treating diabetes in cats?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 2.7 lbs
Is there anything alternative for insulin to cure diabetes in cats? Like some kind of home remedies etc?
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Published on May 2nd, 2019
Unfortunately for diabetes type one insulin it is necessary. For type two diabetes, dietary change (low carbohydrates diet) and oral hypoglycemic medications are available as well but their use needs to be discussed with your local veterinarian.
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Published on July 21st, 2017
There is a small amount of cats that can actually go into remission with a diet change. It is not forever as she will eventually need insulin, but it is worth a try to avoid that as long as possible. Talk to you vet about diet options as far as prescription diets vs over the counter. It does need to be canned food though and the carbohydrate needs to be under 10%.
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Published on February 8th, 2018
Hello. I am sorry that Chrissy was diagnosed with diabetes. I have a cat with diabetes, too. You just need to take things one step at a time & work closely with your veterinarian. Cats can live wonderful lives with this disease, & some will even go into remission spontaneously. Your veterinarian may recommend some dietary changes, & depending on Chrissy's personality & severity of disease, may be treated with an oral medication or insulin shots. Most cats become very comfortable with the shots, as you will over time. It is a serious disease, but one that usually can be managed very nicely. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on July 3rd, 2017
Treatment will consist of daily insulin injections and feeding a suitable diet in relation to Puffy's blood tests results and physical examination.Your vet will help you formulate a treatment plan and explain all the things you have to do at home, how to give injections and how to recognize hypoglicaemia (low sugar) or ketoacidosis. In some cats remission of diabetes is possible over the course of time.
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