Diabetes

Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc.’s mission is the advancement of science and education relating to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), yielding useful insights and positive outcomes in better managing EPI in dogs and cats. Our goals are to support and/or collaborate with veterinary EPI research and researchers, and to promote EPI awareness by educating the general public, pet owners, pet organizations, rescue and shelter organizations, veterinary schools and veterinarians.
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chilicon1
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Pet name: Maui
My name: Chris

Diabetes

Post by chilicon1 » 06 Sep 2019, 16:52

Hi all! Been awhile since I've been on here I had to redo my registration! I guess that's good, right? Well, my girl Maui has been a stable EPI-er since she was 5. She's now 12 and has been diagnosed with diabetes. I guess I'm looking for some direction as to feeding changes and managing both at the same time. I feel like we are starting from scratch again...sigh. I kind of want to cry. Any help/advice is welcome as to what works for you and your pups. Thank you!

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jilbert57
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Re: Diabetes

Post by jilbert57 » 06 Sep 2019, 23:29

Hi Chris, good to hear from you. I have no experience with diabetes but someone should be here soon who does. Glad to hear you have had Epi under control.

Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.

Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014

Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.

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Jean
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Re: Diabetes

Post by Jean » 07 Sep 2019, 13:09

My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


Jeanx

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Madelon
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Re: Diabetes

Post by Madelon » 08 Sep 2019, 11:10

Hi there. So glad you haven't had to be here in a while but so sorry you are now dealing with diabetes. I know Olesia (founder) always says to give the non-EPI condition, diabetes, preference over EPI. Here are two sites she also recommends
http://k9diabetes.com/ - dogs with Diabetes (mellitus).. however, Diabetes Insipidus is totally different so this is another good Diabetes reference that covers EVERYTHING

http://www.caninediabetes.org/easyreference.html

Also feel free to reach out to Olesia directly olesia.kennedy@gmail.com - she has a dog with diabetes and EPI.
Madelon, owned by DOC. DOC dx EPI 5/2015 = TLI < .4, B12 406; Folate >24. DOC taught me so much and together we battled and overcame EPI, food sensitivies, environmental allergies but we lost the cancer battle. DOC was dx with hemangiosarcoma 5/2022 and crossed the rainbow bridge July 24, 2022. He is and always will be the love of my life, my soulmate, my heart dog.

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chilicon1
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Re: Diabetes

Post by chilicon1 » 10 Sep 2019, 05:49

Thank you, everyone! I've emailed Olesia and am reading, reading, reading! Ugh...my poor girl.

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Jean
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Re: Diabetes

Post by Jean » 10 Sep 2019, 06:07

Olesia will help if she can

j
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


Jeanx

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Olesia711
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Location: North Carolina
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
Pet name: Izzy
My name: olesia

Re: Diabetes

Post by Olesia711 » 10 Sep 2019, 10:02

Hi Chris,

Got your email and i just responded..... with a LONGGggggg email.... sorry about the length of the email.... ... but with Diabetes in an EPI dog... there are a lot of little details that can affect the blood sugar..... so i try to cover as many details as possible............
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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Jean
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Location: South Liverpool
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Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
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Re: Diabetes

Post by Jean » 10 Sep 2019, 11:30

thanks Olesia
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


Jeanx

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Olesia711
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Re: Diabetes

Post by Olesia711 » 11 Sep 2019, 22:45

more than welcome.... Diabetes with and EPI dog can be really trying :(
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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