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Diabetes is the under production of a hormone called Insulin, which helps to break down sugars for the body to use the energy.
Symptoms of diabetes are drinking and urinating more than usual, loss of weight, dehydration.
Diabetes Mellitus
This can be treated to some extent by diet, but will cause some damage to the rat's system. Some vets are willing to discuss an insulin regime.
Diet
No sugary treats, and avoid sugary fruit and veg such as apple, pear and carrot. Slowly absorbed carbohydrates are best and more fibre than usual. Some energy can be provided by protein, but the effect on the kidneys should be kept in mind. (This needs expanding.)
Diabetes Insipidus
This is far less common than Diabetes Mellitis, and is more difficult to diagnose as it does not cause sugar in the urine. It is caused by impaired production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or an impaired response to the hormone by the kidneys. No information found on treatment of rats.
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