Study of degu’s genetic preposition to diabetes mellitus
https://doi.org/10.17238/issn2072-2419.2020.4.201
Abstract
The study was carried out in veterinary clinics in St. Petersburg. The objects for this study were shrub squirrels aged from 1 to 8 years. To study the genetic predisposition to diabetes mellitus (DM), biological material was taken. The selected experimental group consisted of 10 clinical cases of DM in degus. The clinical signs, the state of the rodents, as well as the blood glucose level (GGC) at the time of treatment with the "Contour TS" glucometer with a range of 0.6 - 3.3 mmol /L were studied. The study found no age-related predisposition; lack of sexual predisposition (males - 60%, females -40%); feeding norms were not observed in all individuals (animals received unbalanced industrial feed o n an ongoing basis); the level of glucose in the blood serum of all individuals exceeded the physiological norm by more than 3 times - from 30.8 mmol/L and higher; the main clinical signs were noted: apathy - 90%, cataracts - 40%, impaired coordination - 40%, polyuria and polydipsia -30%, obesity - 30%, decreased appetite -20%, coma - 20%
About the Authors
K. . Anisimova
Saint Petersburg state University of veterinary medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. . Rodionova
Saint Petersburg state University of veterinary medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Anisimova K., Rodionova M. Study of degu’s genetic preposition to diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 2020;(4):201-207. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17238/issn2072-2419.2020.4.201
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