Nature Made Diabetes
Diabetes is an autoimmune disease due to deficiency of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas managing the use of sugar) or default of its use. The antagonism between glucagon and insulin regulates blood sugar. Glucagon is hyperglycemic. It promotes the mobilization of sugar reserves. Insulin is hypoglycemic. It restores the glycogen, promotes protein synthesis. A lack of insulin production results in increased blood sugar (diabetes). The accumulation of ketones in the blood, which then results in lipolysis, leading to acidosis and showed convulsions. Compliance with the prescribed diet (nature, quantity, rate of administration) is an important balancing of diabetes. Exceptions allowed, the rat should not be given in particular to "next". The primary objective of the diabetic diet is imposed to limit the fluctuations in blood glucose during and after meals. Weight loss can significantly improve the response to insulin injections. Weight loss should be gradual over several months (2 to 4 months minimum) in order not to interfere with the medical treatment of diabetes. Conversely animals with weight loss during the course of the disease have to find a normal weight 'to respond optimally to treatment. So it is advisable to distribute rations very palatable and fairly high in calories (while avoiding the use of simple sugars). Note: for a rat living alone with diabetes, it is best to tailor a diet to see the vet. In the case of a diabetic rat living in groups, it is more difficult to tailor a diet, or it must review the basics of the mixture supplied to keep food and a protein content not exceeding 15%, and lower the fat content of 2 to 3% or prefer Mazuri brand plugs type RM1 low in fat. Nevertheless, we must also add in addition to daily fiber and complex carbohydrates (vegetables such as endive, carrot, cucumber, etc. , some fruits such as apples, etc. . . ). During the implementation of the new regime, avoid sudden changes of food diabetic rat. The key is that the rat eats. It is necessary to perform a transition food for several days gradually increasing the quantities of the new food while decreasing the amount of the former. The lifestyle of the diabetic rat to be as regular as possible. This concerns mainly physical activity. The exertion should be avoided. Indeed, during a physical effort, the muscles use glucose for energy production, the rate of glucose in the blood may then fall sharply. Physical activity is maintained, the diabetic rat continues to lead a normal life. The important point is that the moments of games and walk should be spread throughout the day and possibly at the same times of day to day. . . .
