🍬 Diabetes in cats: a rapidly increasing disease 😿

A few decades ago, feline diabetes was virtually non-existent…
Today, it explodes ⚠️
This disease, once rare, now affects a growing number of domestic cats, especially those living indoors and fed mainly with dry commercial food.

📊 A worrying reality

A Swedish study published in 2016, involving more than 2000 cats , highlighted an alarming fact:
👉 Cats fed exclusively on kibble are four times more likely to develop diabetes than those fed otherwise.

Why?

Because the cat is a strict carnivore 🐈⬛ Its body is designed to digest and metabolize animal proteins , not carbohydrates .

However, most kibble contains starch and sugars necessary for its production. In the long term, this carbohydrate overload exhausts the pancreas , which has to produce ever more insulin to regulate blood sugar… Until the day it can't take it anymore 💉 and that's when diabetes appears.

💬 A disease that has become a market

Today, there are even "anti-diabetic" medications for cats , a sign that the disease is now common… But also that the problem has been transformed into a commercial opportunity , rather than a real solution. 😔

🩸 Feline diabetes: understanding the context

Feline diabetes mellitus is, in the majority of cases, type 2 diabetes . It is linked to insulin resistance , obesity , and a diet too high in carbohydrates .

Signs to watch for:

• Excessive thirst and frequent urination 🚰

• Weight loss despite a preserved appetite 🍽️

• Dull coat, muscle weakness or unusual fatigue 💤

Treatment relies, among other things, but above all, on an appropriate diet , a true key to stabilization and sometimes remission.

🎯 Nutritional goals for diabetic cats

A good diet aims to:

• Stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the day.

• Avoid spikes in blood sugar that are harmful to the organs.

• Maintain muscle mass , satiety and overall health.

🐟 Recommended dietary principles

✅ High quality animal proteins : meats, offal, fish.
🚫 Carbohydrates to be drastically reduced : say goodbye to fast sugars, starches and cereals.
🌿 Moderate fiber : green vegetables or wheat bran for better digestion.
💧 Preferred wet foods : pâtés contain less starch than kibble.
⚖️ Ration adapted to optimal weight to prevent overweight, an aggravating factor of diabetes.

🍽️ Food options: industrial, homemade, or mixed

• Prescription wet veterinary diets : ideal for precise blood glucose control (during the transition period only).

• Homemade ration : possible if well balanced (meat/fish, oil, supplements, fiber, without starchy foods).

🕐 Practical tips for daily nutrition

• Divide the ration into several small meals to limit blood sugar fluctuations.

• Maintain a stable composition from day to day.

🩺 Prevention and support

• In cases of overweight , gradual weight loss under veterinary supervision may allow for remission of diabetes.

• Regular veterinary monitoring (blood tests, weight checks, dietary adjustments) is essential.

💡 In summary

Preventing or managing feline diabetes is first and foremost about respecting its nature as a strict carnivore :
👉 Lots of animal protein, very few carbohydrates.

A well-chosen diet, combined with rigorous medical monitoring, can significantly improve the quality of life of a diabetic cat , and even reduce or stop the need for insulin in some cases.

🍖 Feeding your cat according to its true nature is already a form of care.

The Holi-Detox kit is suggested during a dietary transition.

HoliDigest : Supports upper digestive health (stomach, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas) and kidney function. Also used as a metabolic toxin drainer.

HoliBiote : Helps maintain natural intestinal defenses and support the immune system during adaptations to changes in food type.

HoliMin : Allows for better absorption of vitamins, nutrients and minerals, essential for maintaining overall health.