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I have a nine year old Golden Retriever with diabetes.

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I have a nine year old Golden Retriever with diabetes. What is an acceptable range of blood glucose for him?

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January 11 2006 at 4:45 AM (39 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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The normal range for blood glucose for dogs is around 60 to 110mg/dl or 3.9 to 6.1 mmol/L.
If there is a reason for routine screening for diabetes, like a known family tendency in one of the dog's lines, using urine glucose strips is easier than trying to draw blood and use a glucometer. If there is glucose in the urine, then checking the blood glucose would be a good idea and your vet can help you determine the best way to correct the problem.

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January 11 2006 at 3:40 PM (10 hours and 55 minutes later)
         
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I am aware of the normal glucose but my vet says it is okay to keep my dogs glucose in the high 200's and 300's. Is this really okay?
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January 11 2006 at 3:43 PM (3 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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January 11 2006 at 3:55 PM (11 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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I was just checking resource and it states the following:
Due to the individual responses each pet has to insulin, differences in regulation levels being sought, and management style, it is important to review these guidelines with your vet and write down exactly what he/she wants you to do.

Blood Glucose Goals for Diabetics vs Non-Diabetic Normal BG
Dogs without cataracts Between 100 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL vs Non-diabetic approximately 70-150 mg/dL

Dogs already blind from cataracts Between 100 mg/dL and 250 mg/dL vs Non-diabetic approximately 70-150 mg/dL


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