A: Diabetes can be a very frustrating disease for both vets and owners. It takes a while to stabilise an animal's blood glucose levels, which means many trips to the vet. Unfortunately, there is no simple way to avoid the costs of treating a diabetic dog. Diet is a vital part of managing a diabetic patient - they need to be fed consistently within the time frame of the insulin's action. The food needs to contain highly digestible carbohydrates, good quality protein and increased fibre content. Fortunately, there are foods out there that meet these criteria and don't eat away at your bank balance ..