Royal Canin Diet Feline Diabetic S/O

Royal Canin Diet Feline Diabetic S/O

Royal Canin diet feline Diabetic S/O is a complete and balanced diet that has been formulated with high protein, moderate energy, and reduced carbohydrate concentrations to assist with the nutritional management of feline diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder characterized by an imbalance in the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein. 

Type II diabetes mellitus is the most common type of diabetes in the cat. Hallmarks of this disease are impaired insulin secretion and peripheral insulin resistance that may eventually result in pancreatic beta-cell exhaustion and absolute insulin deficiency. The absolute or relative insulin deficiency allows uncontrolled glucagon-driven gluconeogenesis by the liver. The increased glucose production by the liver in conjunction with reduced glucose uptake by insulin dependent tissues culminates in hyperglycemia and the clinical signs of polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. In addition, the relative or absolute insulin deficiency stimulates the release free fatty acids by adipose tissue and stimulates protein degradation to release gluconeogenic amino acids.

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include obesity, decreased physical activity, genetics, and gender. It has been shown that obese cats have altered glucose tolerance curves suggestive of a decreased sensitivity to insulin. This decreased insulin sensitivity may progress to overt diabetes mellitus. Conversely, weight reduction has been shown to improve glycemic control. Indeed, diabetes mellitus may actually resolve in some diabetic cats with correction of the obese state. Therefore, weight maintenance is paramount to the management of feline diabetes mellitus. Moderate energy intake with a low carbohydrate and high protein content should be provided to promote ideal body weight and preservation of lean body mass.

Royal Canin diet feline Diabetic S/O features:

Moderate Energy: 
Moderate energy intake to promote optimal body condition and minimize insulin resistance associated with obesity.  

High Protein:
High protein content to promote slow, steady glucose production via gluconeogenesis.

Glucomodulation:
Mixing cereals of low glycemic index (barley, corn) in conjunction with the gelling action of psylliumm mucilages reduces postprandial hyperglycemia.
 
Natural Preservative:
Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, and citric acid.

How Royal canin feline Diabetic S/O diet works:

High protein
Low levels of carbohydrate
Low glycemic index carbohydrates
Enriched with antioxidants
Moderate amounts of fermentable and viscous fiber
Supplemented with L-carnitine