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CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitoring – The Pros and Cons We have come a long way since insulin was successfully isolated on July 27, 1921 by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best. James B. Collip the … read more

The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing and Injecting I was lucky enough to have a dog that had no issue with testing or injecting. Lucy was a very laid-back dog when it came to all things diabetes, b … read more

Product Spotlight August 2023 Today I am going over some of my favorite PetTest products that you should have in your diabetes arsenal! Grab a cup of your favorite cool beverage and let’s get to i … read more

The Heat is On The heat is on in the USA! It is currently 98° F and it has been unseasonably humid here in southern California. Phoenix, AZ is currently 117° and has had a consecutive 25 days of t … read more

Human-Grade Dog Food The pet food industry has come a long way since commercial dog food was introduced. There are so many options now, dry (kibble), wet, dehydrated, frozen, fresh, prescription, … read more

Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs I know that many of you with diabetic dogs are a bit nervous to add essential fatty acids to diet since our dogs are prone to or have had pancreatitis; I was nervous … read more

Life with a Diabetic Dog I never imagined that I would be writing blogs about canine diabetes and I certainly never imagined running a Facebook group for diabetic dogs or having an online course t … read more

Probiotics for Your Dog’s Health I have been giving my dogs supplements ever since Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and acute pancreatitis. Soon after Lucy’s diagnosis I learned of diabetic catara … read more