About Feline Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus results when a cat's pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. Sugars build up in the bloodstream rather than entering the body’s cells where they are used to provide energy. (This is why diabetic cats are often lethargic.)

Excess sugar in the bloodstream can lead to other conditions including heart, liver, and kidney disease, increased infections and slow healing, cataracts, blindness and more.

Risk factors for feline diabetes include:

• Obesity
• Poor diet (high carbohydrate kibble)
• Steroid treatments
• Stress and shock
• Age

Diabetes is more common in:

• Male cats, generally
• Pets fed a strictly dry kibble diet
• Overweight cats
• Middle-aged and older felines

Common symptoms of feline diabetes mellitus include:

• Increased thirst, frequent urination
• Weakness, lethargy
• Signs of pain in the abdomen
• Cataracts (eyes cloudy rather than clear)
• Weight loss
• Muscle wasting

Diagnosing and Managing Feline Diabetes

If you think your cat may have diabetes, you should take them to a vet. A veterinarian can diagnose feline diabetes mellitus by measuring glucose levels in their blood and urine.

A recommended lifestyle change usually includes a healthy, species-appropriate diet that is high in protein and without complex carbohydrates. If your cat is overweight, you can assist with gradual weight loss through diet and increased exercise. Caution: Weight loss should be gradual. If cats lose weight too quickly or stop eating, they can become prone to a serious illness called hepatic lipidosis (also called fatty liver syndrome). When this happens, excess fat builds up in the cells of the liver. Be very careful when transitioning your feline to a new food and ensure they are eating adequate amounts daily. Cats cannot fast and must ingest some food within each 24 hour period at an absolute minimum.

Treatment under your vet's direction may include regular injections of insulin. Your cat's feeding regime will be determined when a glucose curve is done by a veterinarian. This will indicate the best time to give insulin and when to feed your cat. Also closely monitor any adjustment in diet, especially if moving from a higher carbohydrate kibble diet to a higher protein, lower carbohydrate diet. Lower carb diets may reduce the percentage of body fat and the insulin requirements.

What is Blood Sugar Gold?

This unique herbal formula has been developed by our holistic veterinarians to support stable feline blood sugar levels and help protect your cat's liver and eye health. Blood Sugar Gold contains herbs that support the pancreas as well as the liver. While the pancreas is important for insulin secretion, one of the liver's roles in maintaining blood sugar is to store and release glucose into the bloodstream, as needed. This is an important aspect of maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

Used consistently over time, Blood Sugar Gold may assist your cat's ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 

If your veterinarian would like to know more about this product, please download the Professional Reference. Feel free to print this out and bring it to your next vet appointment, in case they have questions about the product.

What is Blood Sugar Gold used for?

Blood Sugar Gold can be used in tandem with other protocols for supporting healthy blood sugar levels, under the guidance of your vet.

It is imperative, however, to monitor blood sugar levels closely when using natural products that have an effect on blood sugar, particularly if using with blood-sugar-lowering drugs. Natural products can be surprisingly effective, especially if appropriate diet and exercise are also part of the program. How quickly your feline responds will be unique, and it is extremely important that blood sugar levels are maintained within a healthy range.

High blood sugar as a primary health problem, can cause a number of secondary problems to occur, as previously discussed. These include weight gain, thirst, and hunger, amongst others. Once the primary issue begins to stabilize, the secondary issues may also begin to improve.

Before using Blood Sugar Gold, be sure to read and follow the label cautions. It is extremely important that blood sugar levels be monitored regularly when giving this supplement. Also speak with your vet about glucose curve frequency.

An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product.

Does it come with a guarantee?

Yes! Blood Sugar Gold comes with a Five-Star Experience or it's FREE guarantee.

Why choose Blood Sugar Gold for your feline friend?

• Certified organic and ethically wild-harvested:  Our formulas are entirely prepared from organically grown and wild-harvested herbs.
• Good Manufacturing Practices:  All of our formulas are manufactured in a facility that adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full Spectrum Extract:  The full biochemical spectrum of the herbs is preserved  to ensure the potency of the extract.  All raw materials are tested for identification and purity.
• Every batch tested:  Every batch of our Blood Sugar Gold is tested to ensure the highest quality and potency.  Every single batch.
• FDA-Registered Facility:  Our manufacturing facility is FDA-registered.  Strict quality control procedures are meticulously monitored.
• FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Guidelines:  PetWellbeing.com complies with the provisions of the CVM's good guidance practices for pet dietary supplements.  All ingredients and caution statements adhere to these national guidelines.
• It's Guaranteed: In addition to the superior quality of our products, you are also protected by our Five-Star Experience or it's FREE guarantee.

Who Makes Blood Sugar Gold?

Blood Sugar Gold is made by Pet Wellbeing, founded in 2001. Our goal? To bring the wisdom and experience of our caring holistic veterinarians to your pet. When your pet is healthy, you're happy.

To fulfill our vision, our on-staff, holistic veterinarians have developed formulas using time-honoured, traditional uses of herbs, integrated with the latest scientific research. It is our aim to produce the best products for your pet that we can.

Administer Blood Sugar Gold twice daily:

• Under 13.6 kg (30 lbs): Give one drop per 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of body weight

Shake well before use. Does not require refrigeration.

BEST way to give drops: Add drops to a small portion of a favorite food or treat and ensure the entire amount is consumed. We recommend administration of the drops in a way that your cat will like best.

Cautions

• If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian.
• Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.
• Product may be hypoglycemic. May heighten the effect of blood-sugar-lowering drugs. Monitor blood sugar levels closely if administering this product with blood-sugar-lowering drugs. A veterinarian can help to ensure optimal blood sugar levels are maintained.
• An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product.
• Not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Blood Sugar Gold is Formulated With:

• Devil's Club root bark (Oplopanax horridus): This indigenous North American herb has multiple uses, with support of normal blood sugar levels being one of its most powerful applications. It has also been used traditionally by First Nations Peoples for the respiratory system, joints, digestive system, and as a general health tonic.
• Gymnema leaf (Gymnema sylvestre): Provides support to the beta cells of the pancreas and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels immediately following consumption of food.
• Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Used extensively in India for health and nutrition, recent studies concur that healthy liver and insulin levels may be linked with its regular ingestion.
• Burdock root (Arctium lappa): Supportive to both liver health and blood sugar balance. Burdock root is considered one of the chief "blood purifiers" in traditional medicine owing to its liver, digestive, and lymphatic support.
• Goat's Rue herb (Galega officinalis): Used and grown in Europe for hundreds of years, this herb may allow the body to better tolerate carbohydrates, and it is one of the main plants used for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Its secondary ability to support the liver makes it a valuable addition in this formula.
• Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale): Although both the leaves and root of Dandelion are commonly used, only the root is used in this formula. The root is considered to be a pancreatic regulator, stimulating both the pancreatic duct as well as the bile duct. Dandelion supports portal circulation and aids digestion.
• Bilberry fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus): Rich in anthocyanins, these berries are considered a wonderful food source of antioxidants. The extract supports the tiny blood vessels that supply the eyes and has also been shown to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

... 491 mg per ml

Herbs are certified organic or ethically wild-harvested.

Inactive ingredients: Deionized water, natural flavouring, vegetable glycerin.