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Additional resources for the 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management
Guidelines for Cats
Resources for veterinary teams
Diabetic discharge instructions template
Use this convenient, customizable template to quickly create discharge instructions for your diabetic patients.
Monitoring Glucose in a Diabetic Pet Using the Freestyle Libre from Purdue University
The Freestyle Libre glucose monitor is an invaluable tool for monitoring glycemic control in diabetic dogs and cats. These two videos will teach your veterinarian how to place the devices in diabetic patients and how to generate and interpret Freestyle Libre reports.
Download the Guidelines at-a-Glance 3-2-1 Sheet
Client education resources
Empower your veterinary team to educate your clients on key components of diabetes treatment using these resources.
Insulin administration
State-by-state regulations on insulin needle disposal
Insulin administration videos
Home monitoring resources
Care for diabetic pets extends out of the hospital and into their home. Equip caregivers with tools they can use to monitor their pet and communicate results with your veterinary team.
Handouts/forms
This diary allows caregivers to collect important information to help guide their veterinarian’s treatment decisions for their diabetic pet. It can be printed out or filled in electronically.
Educational videos – Diabetes testing at home
Encourage caregivers to watch these videos so they can gather important information on their pets’ diabetes at home.
How to collect urine from a litter box
How to use urine test strips to measure urine glucose and ketones
Sponsored resources
Merck Animal Health:
Adapet
The 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats are generously supported by Adapet Medical, Boehringer Ingelheim, Dechra, and Merck Animal Health.
