The preferred diet for cats with diabetes today is usually a high protein, low carb, high moisture diet. (kittycatter.com)
Most dogs and cats with diabetes require insulin shots to do well, although some can be managed by a combination of diet or oral drugs. (animalendocrine.com)
Many cats with diabetes are not euthanized due to a poor response to treatment but rather over the owner's frustration with the ongoing treatment and monitoring required. (cathealth.com)