Does Diabetes Affect Cat's Vision?

Sugar diabetes is a common occurrence in cats no matter their gender, age or breed. What is it and how does it affect eye health? Feline diabetes generally occurs when a cat’s body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in a cat’s pancreas and is in charge of regulating the flow of glucose from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. When there isn’t enough insulin the cat’s body starts breaking down fat and protein reserves. Energy should come from glucose and not stored fat or proteins. Because of this, the cat may lose weight and/or develop high levels of sugar in the bloodstream. Cats that have diabetes tend to have other health problems because of the diabetes. They have been known to develop pancreatitis and frequent urinary tract infections. Oddly enough, cats have not been known to develop eye conditions like cataracts due to diabetes. Learn more from your vet Murrieta, CA.