Prescription Diets

• Prescription preparations especially for cats with diabetes include high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diets. Hills, Iams and Nutro all make prescription diabetes diets for cats.
  
  

Wet Food vs. Dry Food

• Feeding wet food over dry makes the food easier for the cat to digest, helping it to maintain proper blood sugar levels.
  
  

Homemade Diets

• Homemade preparations should include high-quality protein sources such as chicken, lamb, or fish and quality low-carbohydrate ingredients such as brown rice.
  
  

Supplements

• Vitamin supplements should be given to cats with diabetes, especially those eating home-prepared diets, to ensure that their nutritional requirements are being met.
  
  

Weight Loss

• Foods designed to help your cat lose weight as well as maintain its health are also recommended since obesity is thought to be linked to diabetes in cats just like in humans. A high protein, low carb diet can help achieve weight loss as well as stabilize blood sugar levels.