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[Proglycem is the non-generic name of Diazoxide; either is used.]
 
>You have some good questions.  Yes, Pediapred should be giving 2 times
>a day.  In the late stages, it can be increased to 3 times a day.  The
>0.75ml (of a1mg/ml liquid) is 0.75mg twice a day.  That is still in the
>middle part of the range, so no need to worry yet.  You can consider
>adding Proglyem to the treatment also.  In addition a protein supplement
>such as Hill's a/d, baby food (second stage turkey and turkey gravy, or
>chicken and chicken gravy), or Oxbow's Carnivore Care should be used.
>The extra protein will help increase the glucose level.
>
>Now for your melatonin question: No melatonin does not lower the blood
>glucose level.  There are actually melatonin receptors in the pancreas
>and in insulinomas (rat study), and melatonin helps to decrease the
>amount of insulin that is secreted.  Obviously that would be a benefit
>for a ferret with an insulinoma!  Plus melatonin also helps to stimulate
>the appetite which also helps the ferret with an insulinoma.
>
>Hope that clears up the confusion.
>
>Jerry Murray, DVM
 
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[Posted in FML issue 5193]