RACE CE for on-demand viewing of The Role of Nutrition in Diabetes Management (Purina Institute Collaborative Care webinar series)

This quiz is for on-demand attendees of the presentation “The Role of Nutrition in Diabetes Management ” from the Purina Institute Collaborative Care webinar series. In order to obtain your RACE certificate for 1 CE hours, you must get a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as needed to pass.

This webinar is eligible for RACE credit through 26 January 2028.

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Which of the following is NOT currently recommended as a single-agent therapeutic option for diabetic dogs?

Insulin glargine U300

SGLT2 inhibitor, velagliflozin

Insulin degludec

Porcine zinc insulin suspension

2 / 5

Why is weight management particularly important in diabetic cats?

Weight loss can reduce insulin resistance, improve glycemic regulation, and promote remission potential

Weight gain is necessary to improve insulin sensitivity

Body weight has no signiﬁcant impact on feline diabetes or responses to therapy

The vast majority of diabetic cats are severely under-weight at the time of diagnosis.

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Which of the following is an essential component of comprehensive diabetes management in pets?

Rotating insulin types or changing insulin doses frequently

Maintaining relative consistency in a diabetic patient's daily schedule, including feeding and treatment administration

Utilizing spot check blood glucose readings alone to determine insulin dose adjustments

Ensuring pet owners eliminate any and all treats from being given to the patient

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What is the primary nutritional goal when managing diabetes mellitus in cats?

Increasing dietary fat to stabilize blood glucose

Reducing dietary protein to decrease gluconeogenesis

Feeding a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet to support glycemic control and/or weight loss

Feeding a high-carbohydrate diet to prevent hypoglycemia

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Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding a key species differences in diabetes mellitus etiology between cats and dogs?

Dogs initially develop insulin-resistant diabetes, while cats primarily develop insulin-deficient diabetes.

Insulin-deficient diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent form of the condition in both dogs and cats.

Obesity is the biggest risk factor that increases a cat's likelihood of developing diabetes mellitus.

Most dogs with diabetes mellitus have a chance of going into diabetic remission with rapid control of their hyperglycemia.

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