11/08/2024
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If your cat has been diagnosed with feline diabetes mellitus, you can help Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine!
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease of cats, that is due to a loss or dysfunction of insulin secretion, or diminished insulin sensitivity, resulting in hyperglycemia. The disease requires careful management, that may include daily insulin injections. Very little is known about the genetics underlying feline DM.
Our study aims to identify the regions of the cat genome that are associated with this disease, with the goal of developing a genetic screening test.
We are looking for blood samples (2-3 mL in EDTA tube) from diabetic cats to be taken at their next vet appointment. We also require diagnosis confirmation in the form of blood glucose values, urine glucose result, and/or fructosamine levels.
The study will provide a shipping box (containing blood tube, ice packs and prepaid FedEx label) for the sample to be mailed to the Cornell Veterinary Biobank.
If you are interested in helping with this study, please email Dr. Hayward ([email protected]) for more information, or provide your shipping address and phone number for a collection kit to be shipped to you directly.
This study is supported in part by FHC and the EveryCat Health Foundation.
