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Living well with feline diabetes
Practical, plain-English guides. No fear-mongering, no medical advice, just the information we wish every newly diagnosed household was handed on day one.
June 10, 2026
What Is a Glucose Curve for Cats, and Why Does Your Vet Want One?
A glucose curve shows how your cat's blood sugar moves through the day. Here's what it reveals, how to do one at home, and how to bring your vet data they can actually use.
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June 10, 2026
Home Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Cats: A Beginner's Guide
Testing your cat's blood glucose at home sounds terrifying, until you've done it twice. A calm, practical guide for newly diagnosed households: gear, technique, and what the numbers mean.
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June 10, 2026
How to Calculate Carbs in Cat Food (They're Not on the Label)
Carbohydrates are never printed on cat food labels, but you can calculate them in 30 seconds from the guaranteed analysis. Here's the exact method, with examples.
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June 10, 2026
Low-Carb Cat Food: What 'Dry Matter Basis' Actually Means
Comparing wet and dry cat food by the label numbers is misleading. Dry matter basis is the fair comparison every diabetic cat owner should know, explained simply.
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June 10, 2026
Wet vs Dry Food for Diabetic Cats: What the Numbers Say
Why do vets and feline diabetes communities so often favor wet food for diabetic cats? It comes down to carbohydrate math. Here are the actual numbers, compared fairly.
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