Complications of Diabetes mellitus in cats

The long-term complications of diabetes mellitus are a result of prolonged high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia).

Obtaining optimal control of blood glucose concentration helps to prevent the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus.

Weakness of the hind legs

Hind leg weakness may be seen in diabetic cats.

What causes hind limb weakness in diabetic cats?

Persistently high levels of glucose in the blood may cause damage to nerves resulting in weakness and muscle wasting, usually of the hind legs.

Treatment

• There is no specific treatment.

• Hind limb weakness can be prevented or reduced in severity by controlling blood glucose levels.