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My dog's diabetes isn't controlled. How to find a specialist vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Eskimo Dog | Male | neutered | 10 years and 11 months old | 40 lbs

My dog has had diabetes for about 5 months. He is on Vetsulin. The vet has done about 4 glucose curves, and the insulin is increased each time. I am wondering if my vet knows how to effectively treat diabetes. Question: How can I find a vet who is experienced in treating diabetes?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2019

Hello, sorry to hear about Ike. Glucose curves are helpful to determine how effective the treatment for diabetes is. Unfortunately, there isn't one prescription that treats all pets equally as different pets need different doses or even different types of insulin to control their blood sugar. Its likely that Ike just hasn't reached a well controlled point. However, you can always discuss with your veterinarian about obtaining a referral to see a specialist in internal medicine whom manage complicated medicine cases like Ike's may be. Besides diabetes, there are other diseases which may make the successful treatment of diabetes challanging and include things such as cushings disease. Speak with your veterinarian about obtianing a referral to see an internal medicine specialist for Ike. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Hello, sorry to hear about Ike. Glucose curves are helpful to determine how effective the treatment for diabetes is. Unfortunately, there isn't one prescription that treats all pets equally as different pets need different doses or even different types of insulin to control their blood sugar. Its likely that Ike just hasn't reached a well controlled point. However, you can always discuss with your veterinarian about obtaining a referral to see a specialist in internal medicine whom manage complicated medicine cases like Ike's may be. Besides diabetes, there are other diseases which may make the successful treatment of diabetes challanging and include things such as cushings disease. Speak with your veterinarian about obtianing a referral to see an internal medicine specialist for Ike. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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