The Effect of Syzygium in Cats With Diabetes

Syzygium definition

• Syzygium describes a genus of flowering plants in the family myrtaceae. Syzygium cumini, the scientific name of the jambul plant, is the particular product commonly used.

Feline Diabetes

• Cats with diabetes have difficulty utilizing or producing enough insulin to bring their blood glucose to normal levels. Administering insulin and changing diet are common methods of controlling diabetes.

Syzygium use

• Once a cat's blood glucose has become more controlled, syzygium may be considered as an addition to the cat's regimen. Some people say syzygium mimics the action of insulin, thereby reducing the amount of insulin the cat's owner should administer.

Criticism

• A study performed by the American Diabetes Association showed that syzygium had no effect whatsoever on blood glucose levels in diabetic rats. No such study has been done with cats.

Insulin Replacement

• There is no such thing as insulin replacement; insulin-dependent diabetics require insulin to control their blood glucose level. Changing diet, increasing exercise and possibly adding homeopathic remedies to a cat's diet can help the diabetes, but does not change the fact that insulin is always a requirement.

Veterinarian

• Whenever you have questions or concerns about your diabetic feline, always consult your veterinarian. Never begin any homeopathic regimen without your veterinarian's knowledge and advice.