Purina Veterinary Diets Feline DM - Diabetes Management is a complete dry kibble designed to help to manage the symptoms of diabetes mellitus in cats aged 6 months+. Diabetes mellitus is a common illness and its causes are often adiposity or a genetic predisposition to the disease. If your cat suffers from diabetes, its blood sugar levels fluctuate in an uncontrolled way, because the body’s production of insulin is impaired. The recipe of Purina Veterinary Diets Feline DM - Diabeted Management only contains small amounts of carbohydrate, which can prevent blood sugar levels from rising too quickly and keep them stable. The food is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E, which can help to reduce free radicals, which can be more prevalent in pets with diabetes. Clinical tests have shown that feeding your cat Purina Veterinary Diets Feline DM can lead to a reduction in insulin dosage. The special formula can also help to inhibit the formation of struvite and oxalate urinary stones. Indications: Diabetes mellitus Specific product benefits: Low carbohydrate content: promotes a more stable blood sugar level and helps to prevent spikes in blood sugar. Antioxidant-rich food: includes vitamin E that can help to reduce free radicals and protect from cell damage. Weight management: reduced calorie recipe that helps your cat to maintain a healthy weight and prevent excess weight gain. High protein content slows down the glucose supply and helps to maintain healthy muscle. Healthy urinary tract: helps to inhibit the formation of struvite and oxalate stones. Please note: This product is not available for delivery to Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands.