Monitoring of the blood sugar
For every patient with diabetes mellitus (DM), a long -term surveillance strategy should be developed that is medically well -founded, practical and effective. A close relationship between the vet and animal owners is crucial for success because the owner takes over daily care and carries out most routine monitoring. Pet owners should be able to recognize early signs of problems in DM management and pass on their observations to the practice team. Regular clinical examinations and laboratory tests are also of central importance and offer a good opportunity to discuss progress, analyze problems and to assess the quality of life. The restoration and maintenance of the patient's quality of life is of the utmost importance¹ ² and should be a central goal of every surveillance strategy.