From:
"Tony Clarke"
Date: 2008-04-24 23:23:47 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: proper food for insulinoma with kidney problem
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, AFERRETVET@... wrote:
>
> Hello Joanne,
> With the glucose level of 73 (low normal) I would not
> diagnosis your ferret with insulinoma yet. Was this a fasting
> blood sample?
Yes I agree that without some of the classical clinical signs being
present, that this is premature to diagnose insulinoma. It needs more
readings to be taken to get a feel for the average glucose level over
time or for some lethargy, hind end weakness, balance and lack of
alertness to be present with levels over 65-70. If levels go below 60
then it is almost certainly insulinoma (fasting or not).
If insulinoma is suspected it is very unwise to fast at all as a
hypoglycemic episode may well be triggered.
Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
In memory of Sally and Sue.
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