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Exercise for Diabetic Dogs
Exercise is just as important for diabetic dogs as it is for non-diabetic dogs.
Exercise utilises energy and helps to avoid
hyperglycaemia.
In addition, the increased blood flow produced by exercise may improve
insulin
absorption helping to further lower the blood
glucose concentration.
The activity level of
your diabetic dog should remain unchanged and regular. If a dog
is suddenly very active
(e.g. longer walks) it uses more glucose
(energy). In diabetic dogs, this can result in very low blood sugar (glucose)
levels. In fact, very low glucose levels can deprive the brain
of energy
and your dog could lose consciousness. If this happens, you will need
to administer glucose immediately. See Hypoglycaemia.
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