High Blood Sugar Levels and Colic: A Sickeningly Sweet Combination

According to a recent study, approximately 50% of horses with acute abdominal disease also have hyperglycemia–an elevated level of blood glucose–which is associated with a poor prognosis for survival. This knowledge could lead veterinarians to use insulin to manage hyperglycemia in colic patients, possibly improving these patients’ chances for survival.

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