Can dental issues cause a rise in BG in diet-controlled cat?

Hi All,

I have a 9 y.o. male kitty, who was diagnosed in January, but went into remission after 2 insulin shots and a switch to wet only, low-carb food. He was in remission for 8 months, and I was the happiest momma in the world.

He is now relapsing :cry: and his numbers are in the high 200-to 390 range for the last few days. Another member suggested to get his teeth checked. I wanted to ask- what is the relationship between dental problems and blood sugar? Could a relapse be caused by bad teeth?

Thank you,

Eva & Big Kitty

 

Yep, any kind of infection can cause a diet controlled diabetic to have higher bg's.
urinary track, teeth, I can't tell you exactly why...smarter folks here may well know this but I am positive that the answer to your question is yes.

 

Often dental issues involve in inflammation (i.e., gingivitis), pain from resorbtions, or an infection from a bad tooth. Any of these issues can cause a rise in BG.

 

short answer is YES - ABSOLUTELY YES

 

Thank you for your answers! I will definetly double check with the vet. She marked on my cat's assessment form that he has inflammed gums, but she didn't say anything about that to me- I only noticed it when I got home.

Thanks again,

Eva