Did you know that diabetes can be a common disease for any breed of cat at just about any age? While the disease is more common in some breeds more than others, it can strike any breed including the Bengal. Feline diabetes typically occurs when a cat’s body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use the insulin correctly. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in a cat’s pancreas and is in charge of regulating the flow of glucose from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. When there isn’t enough insulin then the cat’s body starts breaking down fat and protein as alternative energy sources. An exact cause for feline diabetes is not known. However, various hormonal diseases such as obesity, chronic pancreatitis, hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s disease and acromegaly have been linked to feline diabetes. Give your veterinary clinic Columbia, MD a call to learn more about feline diabetes.