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Tardo AM, Fleeman LM, Fracassi F, Berg AS, Guarino AL, Gilor C. A dose titration protocol for once-daily insulin glargine 300 U/mL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2024. [PMID: 38831362 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.17106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In purpose-bred dogs, insulin glargine 300 U/mL (IGla300) has long duration of action, peakless time-action profile, and low potency, making it suitable for use as a basal insulin. HYPOTHESIS To evaluate IGla300 in client-owned diabetic dogs monitored using a flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS). ANIMALS Ninety-five client-owned diabetic dogs, newly diagnosed or previously treated with other insulin formulations, with or without concurrent diseases. METHODS Prospective multi-institutional study. Clinical signs and standardized assessment of FGMS data, using treatment and monitoring guidelines established a priori, guided dose adjustments and categorization into levels of glycemic control. RESULTS The initial IGla300 dose was 0.5 U/Kg q24h for newly diagnosed dogs and (median dose [range]) 0.8 U/Kg (0.2-2.5) q24h for all dogs. Glycemic control was classified as good or excellent in 87/95 (92%) dogs. The IGla300 was administered q24h (1.9 U/kg [0.2-5.2]) and q12h (1.9 U/kg/day [0.6-5.0]) in 56/95 (59%) and 39/95 (41%) dogs, respectively. Meal-time bolus injections were added in 5 dogs (0.5 U/kg/injection [0.3-1.0]). Clinical hypoglycemia occurred in 6/95 (6%) dogs. Dogs without concurrent diseases were more likely to receive IGla300 q24h than dogs with concurrent diseases (72% vs 50%, respectively; P = .04). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Insulin glargine 300 U/mL can be considered a suitable therapeutic option for once-daily administration in diabetic dogs. Clinicians should be aware of the low potency and wide dose range of IGla300. In some dogs, twice-daily administration with or without meal-time bolus injections may be necessary to achieve glycemic control. Monitoring with FGMS is essential for dose titration of IGla300.
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- Antonio Maria Tardo
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- BluePearl Pet Hospital, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Goez-Mora JE, Arbeláez-Córdoba N, Balcazar-Morales N, Rivadeneira PS. A concept for human use of real-time and remote monitoring of diabetic subjects using intermittent scanned continuous glucose measurement. Biomed Eng Online 2024; 23:26. [PMID: 38419031 PMCID: PMC10903066 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-024-01217-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Flash glucose monitoring systems like the FreeStyle Libre (FSL) sensor have gained popularity for monitoring glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus. This sensor can be paired with an off-label converted real-time continuous glucose monitor (c-rtCGM) plus an ad hoc computer/smartphone interface for remote real-time monitoring of diabetic subjects, allowing for trend analysis and alarm generation. OBJECTIVES This work evaluates the accuracy and agreement between the FSL sensor and the developed c-rtCGM system. As real-time monitoring is the main feature, the system's connectivity was assessed at 5-min intervals during the trials. METHODS One week of glucose data were collected from 16 type 1 diabetic rats using the FSL sensor and the c-rtCGM. Baseline blood samples were taken the first day before inducing type 1 diabetes with streptozotocin. Once confirmed diabetic rats, FSL and c-rtCGM, were implanted, and to improve data matching between the two monitoring devices, the c-rtCGM was calibrated to the FSL glucometer readings. A factorial design 2 × 3^3 and a second-order regression was used to find the base values of the linear model transformation of the raw data obtained from the sensor. Accuracy, agreement, and connectivity were assessed by median absolute relative difference (Median ARD), range averaging times, Parkes consensus error grid analysis (EGA), and Bland-Altman analysis with a non-parametric approach. RESULTS Compared to the FSL sensor, the c-rtCGM had an overall Median ARD of 6.58%, with 93.06% of results in zone A when calibration was not carried out. When calibration frequency changed from every 50 h to 1 h, the overall Median ARD improved from 6.68% to 2.41%, respectively. The connectivity evaluation showed that 95% of data was successfully received every 5 min by the computer interface. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE The results demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of real-time and remote subjects with diabetes monitoring using the developed c-rtCGM system. Performing calibrations relative to the FSL readings increases the accuracy of the data displayed at the interface.
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- Jhon E Goez-Mora
- Grupo GITA, Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 80#65-223, 050001, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo GENMOL, Departamento de Fisiología y Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, 050001, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo GENMOL, Departamento de Fisiología y Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, 050001, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo GITA, Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 80#65-223, 050001, Medellín, Colombia.
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Berg AS, Crews CD, Adin C, Alfonso‐Castro A, Hill SB, Mott J, Gilor C. Assessment of the FreeStyle Libre 2 interstitial glucose monitor in hypo- and euglycemic cats. J Vet Intern Med 2023; 37:1703-1709. [PMID: 37534946 PMCID: PMC10472992 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Continuous glucose monitoring systems have been validated for eu- and hyperglycemic cats. The FreeStyle Libre 2 (FSL2) is sufficiently accurate in people during hypoglycemia to guide critical treatment decisions without confirmation of blood glucose concentration (BG). OBJECTIVES Assess FSL2 accuracy in cats with hypoglycemia. ANIMALS Nine healthy, purpose-bred cats. METHODS Hyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamps were performed by IV infusion of regular insulin (constant rate) and glucose (variable rate). Interstitial glucose concentration (IG), measured by FSL2, was compared to BG measured by AlphaTrak2. Data were analyzed for all paired measurements (n = 364) and separately during stable BG (≤1 mg/dL/min change over 10 minutes). Pearson's r test, Bland-Altman test, and Parkes Error Grid analysis respectively were used to determine correlation, bias, and clinical accuracy (P < .05 considered significant). RESULTS Overall, BG and IG correlated strongly (r = 0.83, P < .0001) in stable glycemia and moderately at all rates of change (r = 0.69, P < .0001). Interstitial glucose concentration underestimated BG in euglycemia, but the BG-IG difference was progressively smaller as BG decreased (12.9 ± 12.2, 8.8 ± 11.2, -3.2 ± 7.4, and -7.8 ± 5.2 mg/dL in the ranges of 80-120 [n = 64], 60-79 [n = 29], 50-59 [n = 71], and 29-49 mg/dL [n = 53], respectively). CONCLUSIONS Although IG underestimates BG throughout most of the hypo-euglycemic range, IG generally overestimates BG in marked hypoglycemia (<60 mg/dL). It is therefore imperative to evaluate FSL2 results in this critical range with caution.
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- Alisa S. Berg
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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Gal A, Odunayo A. Diabetes Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome in Companion Animals. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2023; 53:531-550. [PMID: 36898859 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrinopathy in dogs and cats. Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are life-threatening complications of diabetes resulting from an imbalance between insulin and the glucose counter-regulatory hormones. The first part of this review focuses on the pathophysiology of DKA and HHS, and rarer complications such as euglycemic DKA and hyperosmolar DKA. The second part of this review focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of these complications.
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- Arnon Gal
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61820, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Guarino AL, Cagle LA, Ehrhardt CM, Beatty SSK, Stern JK, Gilor C, Specht AJ, Londoño LA. Successful multimodal treatment of extreme hypertriglyceridemia in a juvenile diabetic dog. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2023; 33:247-256. [PMID: 36573353 DOI: 10.1111/vec.13275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the therapeutic protocol used to normalize severe hypertriglyceridemia in a dog. CASE SUMMARY A 7-month-old, 1.2-kg female Pomeranian presented with acute polyuria, polydipsia, and ocular discoloration. Diagnoses included diabetic ketosis, severe hypertriglyceridemia (>225 mmol/L [>20,000 mg/dl]), lipemia retinalis, and bilateral uveitis. The triglyceride concentration was near normal within 2 days of initiating treatment with fenofibrate, regular insulin constant rate infusion (CRI), manual therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), and a low-fat diet. All clinical signs resolved. The dog has had no relapse of hypertriglyceridemia at the time of writing the manuscript, 6 months later, with continued treatment of diabetes mellitus. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED This is the first case report documenting the combination of fenofibrate, insulin CRI, and manual TPE for treatment of severe hyperlipidemia in a dog. Detailed protocols for manual TPE and a novel insulin CRI are provided. A discussion of multiple spurious biochemical and hematologic errors associated with the severe hypertriglyceridemia is also provided.
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- Aria L Guarino
- Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, Rockville, Maryland, USA
- Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Diagnostic Laboratories, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Diagnostic Laboratories, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Antech Diagnostics, Fountain Valley, California, USA
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- Diagnostic Laboratories, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Auburn University Clinical Pathology Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Capital Veterinary Specialists, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Del Baldo F, Fracassi F. Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Dogs and Cats: Application of New Technology to an Old Problem. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2023; 53:591-613. [PMID: 36854635 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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In recent years, glucose monitoring has been revolutionized by the development of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS), which are wearable non/minimally invasive devices that measure glucose concentration almost continuously for several consecutive d/wk. The Abbott FreeStyle Libre is the CGMS used most commonly. It has adequate clinical accuracy both in dogs and cats, even though the accuracy is lower in the hypoglycemic range. It allows an accurate identification of glycemic excursions occurring throughout the day as well as of glucose variations during consecutive days, enabling the clinician to make a more informed decision about the insulin dose and frequency of administration.
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- Francesca Del Baldo
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Bologna, via Tolara di Sopra, 40066, Ozzano dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Bologna, via Tolara di Sopra, 40066, Ozzano dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy
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Kuzi S, Mazaki-Tovi M, Ahmad WA, Ovadia Y, Aroch I. Clinical utility of serum fructosamine in long-term monitoring of diabetes mellitus in dogs. Vet Rec 2023; 192:e2236. [PMID: 36180819 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Serum fructosamine (sFA) is used to assess glycaemic control in dogs with diabetes mellitus (DM). Nevertheless, its interpretation is hindered by several limitations. METHODS This retrospective study evaluates the long-term diagnostic performance of sFA for monitoring clinical control of DM. sFA, bodyweight, appetite, presence of polyuria/polydipsia and clinical scores (CS; well-controlled DM, CS-0; uncontrolled DM, CS-1) were recorded. RESULTS The study included 75 dogs (321 visits; median 3 visits/dog; range 1-19). Mean sFA was higher (p < 0.001) on visits with CS-1 (584 μmol/L; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 561-608) than on visits with CS-0 (506 μmol/L; 95% CI 484-528). Increases in sFA increased the odds ratio for CS-1 (1.37; 95% CI 1.24-1.52, p < 0.001). sFA was moderately predictive of the CS (area under receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.75; 95% CI 0.70-0.80; p < 0.0001), with a 486 μmol/L cutoff yielding 80% sensitivity and 59% specificity. Mean sFA was lower (p = 0.005) when hypoglycaemic episodes were suspected (496 μmol/L; 95% CI 450-541) than in their absence (572 μmol/L; 95% CI 548-596). sFA is moderately accurate for classifying CS in diabetic dogs. Decreasing sFA over follow-ups indicates improved CS but might suggest occurrence of hypoglycaemic episodes. LIMITATIONS Retrospective design, variable treatments and comorbidities are limitations of this study. CONCLUSION sFA has a moderate clinical utility in the long-term monitoring of diabetic dogs, but may serve as a first-line, accessible diagnostic tool. Discordant CS and sFA evaluation, or decreased sFA, warrants additional monitoring (i.e., continuous glucose monitoring).
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- Sharon Kuzi
- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Knies M, Teske E, Kooistra H. Evaluation of the FreeStyle Libre, a flash glucose monitoring system, in client-owned cats with diabetes mellitus. J Feline Med Surg 2022; 24:e223-e231. [PMID: 35762266 PMCID: PMC9315169 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221104051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objectives Home blood glucose monitoring using a portable blood glucose meter is
important in the management of feline diabetes mellitus, but taking blood
samples may be stressful for owners and cats. A flash glucose monitoring
system measuring interstitial glucose, such as the FreeStyle Libre,
overcomes some of these drawbacks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
practical use and analytical and clinical accuracy of the FreeStyle Libre in
41 client-owned diabetic cats. Methods In this prospective study, interstitial glucose concentrations were measured
with the FreeStyle Libre and compared with blood glucose concentrations
measured with a portable blood glucose meter (AlphaTRAK) on days 1, 7 or 8
and 14 after application of the device. Cat behaviour during application,
location, skin reaction at the attachment site and owner satisfaction were
assessed. Accuracy was determined by fulfilment of ISO 15197:2013 criteria,
including Bland–Altman plotting and error grid analysis. Results Placing the device was easy, with 70% of cats showing no reaction. Most
sensors were placed on the thoracic wall. Skin reactions at the attachment
site were not present or mild in almost all cats. Owners were very satisfied
with the use of the FreeStyle Libre. Median functional life of the sensor
was 10 days (range 1–14). Good correlation was found between interstitial
and blood glucose measurements (rho[r] = 0.88, P
<0.0001). Fifty-three percent of interstitial glucose concentrations were
within a maximum deviation of 15% from blood glucose concentrations and
92.7% were within the safe risk zones 0 and 1 of the surveillance error
grid. Conclusions and relevance The flash glucose monitoring system was easy to use and owners of diabetic
cats were satisfied with its use. Although the device did not completely
fulfil ISO requirements, it is sufficiently accurate for glucose monitoring
in diabetic cats.
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- Marieke Knies
- AniCura Veterinary Referral Centre Haaglanden, Rijswijk, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Less is more? Ultra-low carbohydrate diet and working dogs' performance. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261506. [PMID: 34941910 PMCID: PMC8699952 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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New Zealand farm working dogs are supreme athletes that are crucial to agriculture in the region. The effects that low or high dietary carbohydrate (CHO) content might have on their interstitial glucose (IG) and activity during work are unknown. The goals of the study were to determine if the concentration of IG and delta-g (a measurement of activity) will be lower in dogs fed an ultra-low CHO high fat diet in comparison to dogs fed a high CHO low fat diet, and to determine if low concentrations of IG are followed by reduced physical activity. We hypothesized that feeding working farm dogs an ultra-low CHO diet would reduce their IG concentrations which in turn would reduce physical activity during work. We prospectively recruited 22 farm dogs from four farms. At each farm, dogs were randomized to one of two diets and had a month of dietary acclimation to their allocated diet. The macronutrient proportions as a percentage of metabolizable energy (%ME) for the high CHO low fat diet (Diet 1) were 23% protein, 25% fat, and 52% CHO, and for the ultra-low CHO high fat diet (Diet 2) 37% protein, 63% fat, and 1% CHO. Following the acclimation period, we continuously monitored IG concentrations with flash glucose monitoring devices, and delta-g using triaxial accelerometers for 96 h. Dogs fed Diet 2 had a lower area under the curve (±SE) for IG (AUC Diet 2 = 497 ± 4 mmol/L/96h, AUC Diet 1 = 590 ± 3 mmol/L/96h; P = 0.002) but a higher area under the curve (±SE) for delta-g (AUC Diet 2 = 104,122 ± 6,045 delta-g/96h, AUC Diet 1 = 80,904 ± 4,950 delta-g/96h; P< 0.001). Interstitial glucose concentrations increased as the activity level increased (P < 0.001) and were lower for Diet 2 within each activity level (P < 0.001). The overall incidence of low IG readings (< 3.5 mmol/L) was 119/3810 (3.12%), of which 110 (92.4%) readings occurred in the Diet 2 group (P = 0.001). In the Diet 2 group, 99/110 (90%) of the low IG events occurred during the resting period (19:00–06:00). We conclude that feeding Diet 2 (ultra-low CHO high fat diet) to working farm dogs was associated with increased delta-g despite decreased IG concentrations. Interstitial glucose concentrations were positively associated with dogs’ activity levels independent of diet. Lastly, events of low IG occurred at a low incidence and were predominantly seen between 19:00–06:00 in dogs fed the ultra-low CHO high fat diet.
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Shea EK, Hess RS. Validation of a flash glucose monitoring system in outpatient diabetic cats. J Vet Intern Med 2021; 35:1703-1712. [PMID: 34223655 PMCID: PMC8295694 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interstitial glucose (IG) concentration measurement using a flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS) is a noninvasive, affordable, and informative method to regulate patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) but has not been fully validated in outpatient cats with DM. OBJECTIVES To further validate the FreeStyle Libre FGMS in outpatient diabetic cats. ANIMALS Eight client-owned cats with DM. METHODS Prospective observational validation study. Tissue glue was used to attach the sensor to the cat. Lin's concordance correlation coefficient (ρc ) was used to compare IG concentrations measured by the FGMS to blood glucose concentrations measured using an automated biochemistry analyzer (ABA) and point-of-care glucometer (POCG). RESULTS Data from 15 sensor placements in 8 cats were analyzed. Paired IG and ABA glucose concentrations (139 samples) had excellent correlation (ρc = 0.96) as did IG and POCG glucose concentrations (142 samples, ρc = 0.92). Sensor failure or displacement were recorded for 12/15 (80%) sensor placements. Median time of sensor activity was 7 days (range, 2-13 days). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE In outpatient cats with DM, the FGMS-measured IG concentration correlated well with ABA-measured blood glucose concentration, but a high rate of sensor failures was observed.
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- Emily K. Shea
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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Zeugswetter FK, Beer R, Schwendenwein I. Evaluation of fructosamine concentration as an index marker for glycaemic control in diabetic dogs. Vet Rec 2021; 190:e244. [PMID: 33870504 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although fructosamine is a commonly used surrogate marker to assess glycaemic control in diabetic dogs, its diagnostic accuracy has been questioned. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of fructosamine measurements to diagnose well and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (DM), using continuous glucose monitoring as a gold standard. METHODS Twenty-four dogs with treated DM and continuous glucose monitoring for mean (±SD) 13.1 (±1.7) days were retrospectively analysed. Two assessment strategies were applied to categorize glycaemic control, and fructosamine concentrations were determined shortly after sensor cessation using a colorimetric assay. RESULTS Correlations of individual fructosamine concentrations with mean glucose as well as percentage of measurements > 15 mmol/L were not significant (p = 0.372, p = 0.129). Fructosamine did not differ between dogs with and without hypoglycaemic episodes (p = 0.64). Receiver operating characteristic analysis for fructosamine to diagnose either good or poor glycaemic control revealed AUC values of 0.71 (p = 0.025) indicating moderate accuracy, and 0.7 (p = 0.135) indicating AUC is non-discriminatory, respectively. The respective positive likelihood ratios for the optimal cutoffs to identify good (<396 μmol/L) and poor control (>449 μmol/L) were three. CONCLUSIONS Fructosamine measurement is an imperfect surrogate marker for classifying glycaemic control in diabetic dogs and can only complement serial glucose measurements.
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- Florian K Zeugswetter
- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathobiology, Central Laboratory, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Del Baldo F, Diana A, Canton C, Linta N, Chiocchetti R, Fracassi F. The Influence of Skin Thickness on Flash Glucose Monitoring System Accuracy in Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11020408. [PMID: 33562672 PMCID: PMC7914766 DOI: 10.3390/ani11020408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary A flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS) has been validated for use in dogs with diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis. It continuously measures the glucose in the interstitial fluid through a small filament (5 mm long) inserted under the skin. Interstitial glucose concentrations are reportedly comparable to whole blood glucose concentrations. However, several factors can influence the performance of interstitial sensors, including the proportion of interstitial fluid in a tissue. The influence of skin thickness on flash glucose monitoring system accuracy has not been investigated in previous studies; therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate whether FGMS accuracy is affected by skin thickness. On the basis of our results, skin thickness seems to affect FGMS measurements; the mean bias was significantly inversely correlated (p = 0.02; r = −0.6) with the mean skin thickness, and clinical accuracy according to ISO 15197:2013 criteria was observed only in dogs with skin thickness > 5 mm, with 99% of the results falling in zone A + B of the Parkes consensus error grid analysis. In dogs with thin skin (<5 mm), the clinical accuracy was low, and the results should be interpreted with caution. Abstract A flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS) has been validated for use in diabetic dogs. However, it is unknown whether skin thickness affects FGMS measurements. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether FGMS accuracy is affected by skin thickness. Fourteen client-owned diabetic dogs on insulin treatment were prospectively enrolled in the study. The dogs were divided into two groups according to their ultrasound-measured skin thickness: dogs with skin thickness < 5 mm (Group 1) and dogs with skin thickness > 5 mm (Group 2). On days 1, 7 and 14, glucose curves were obtained simultaneously using the FGMS and a validated portable blood glucose meter. Paired measurements were used to calculate the mean bias and to determine accuracy according to ISO 15197:2013 criteria. The mean bias was significantly inversely correlated (p = 0.02; r = −0.6) with the mean skin thickness. Clinical accuracy was observed only in Group 2, with 99% of the results in zone A + B of the Parkes consensus error grid analysis. In conclusion, skin thickness seems to affect FGMS measurements, and the device is accurate in dogs with thicker skin (>5 mm); in dogs with thin skin (<5 mm), the clinical accuracy is low, and the results should be interpreted with caution.
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