Definitions:
Insulin- Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose found in blood. Having a lack of insulin causes a form of diabetes.
Glucose Monitoring Device- A machine that determines how much glucose. It also provides a clear picture of glucose that the animal over a few days
Summary:
http://www.daily-diabetic.com/50226711/afford_your_diabetes_device_with_bayer_simple_savera_program.php
In 1922, the treatment of diabetes was "revolutionized" as insulin was extracted from dogs and given to humans. As medical treatments advanced, humans are essentially giving back to dogs, and the are now treatment options for dogs that suffer from diabetes. A researcher from University of Missouri (MU) is using a glucose monitoring device to help animals, including dogs, that suffer from diabetes. This device will help pet owners track and control their animals' diabetes. Animals that currently use a glucose monitoring device include dogs, cats, cows, and horses. This gadget rests underneath the shoulder blades and records the animal's blood data every five minutes. Charles Wiedmeyer, assistant professor of clinical pathology in the MU College of Veterinary Medice, compares animal diabetes to children's, since both rely on other's to maintain their health. Wiedmeyer also hopes that companies will have glucose monitoring devices for animals more accessible.
Discussion:
Most people are aware of the importance of treating diabetes, but animals suffer just from it as humans do. At first, this article confused me, since I thought that only humans are effected by diabetes. I had also never heard of an animal, who suffered from the diabetes, being treated, which is the main reason I chose this article. This article relates to what we have been studying in class, since it talks about a different use of glucose, something that was a main factor of a recent lab.
Questions:
Are there animals that suffer from diabetes other than cats, dogs, horses, and cows?
Is there a reason that the glucose monitoring device is located near the shoulder plates?
Sources:
http://www.daily-diabetic.com/50226711/afford_your_diabetes_device_with_bayer_simple_savera_program.php
University of Missouri. "Diabetes Device for Dog." Science Reference Center.
EBSCO, Sept. 2010. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
http://www.dancingdogblog.com/2010/08/dogs-and-human-diseases-nutritions-role-in-diabetes/
