Peran Paramedis pada Kucing dengan Diabetes Melitus di Medivet Pet Hospital Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan

Abstract

Diabetes melitus (DM) pada kucing adalah penyakit metabolik kronis yang memerlukan perawatan intensif untuk menormalkan kadar gula darah (71–179 mg/dL). Studi kasus ini mendeskripsikan peran paramedis dalam perawatan harian kucing DM di Medivet Pet Hospital Kebayoran Baru. Penelitian dilakukan pada kucing bernama Gadiz, kucing persia berusia 11 tahun. Anamnesis menunjukkan penurunan berat badan, polidipsia, dan poliuria. Gejala klinis meliputi lesu, kurang responsif, dan poor skin turgor. Hasil laboratorium menunjukkan leukositosis neutrofilia ringan (17,06 k/µL; 13,58 k/µL), hiperglikemia (321 mg/dL), peningkatan fruktosamin (459 µmol/L), globulin (5,6 g/dL), ALT (146 U/L), serta glukosuria (56 mmol/L). Dokter hewan mendiagnosis Gadiz mengalami peradangan dan diabetes melitus (DM). Paramedis melakukan pemantauan terhadap suhu tubuh, asupan pakan, konsumsi air minum, serta produksi feses dan urin. Selain itu, paramedis juga bertugas untuk mengukur kadar glukosa darah setelah pemberian injeksi insulin glargine (1 IU, dua kali sehari) dan memastikan pemberian pakan khusus. Kadar glukosa menurun menjadi 321 mg/dL enam hari kemudian, tetapi masih di atas normal, sehingga diperlukan perawatan lanjutan. Peran paramedis meningkatkan efektivitas terapi dan kualitas hidup pasien.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats is a chronic metabolic disease that requires intensive treatment to normalize blood sugar levels (71–179 mg/dL). This case study describes the role of paramedics in the daily care of DM cats at Medivet Pet Hospital Kebayoran Baru. The study was conducted on Gadiz, an 11-year-old persian cat. Anamnesis indicates weight loss, polydipsia, and polyuria. Clinical symptoms include lethargy, lack of responsiveness, and poor skin turgor. Laboratory results showed mild neutrophilic leukocytosis (17.06 k/µL; 13.58 k/µL), hyperglycemia (321 mg/dL), increased fructosamine (459 µmol/L), globulin (5.6 g/dL), ALT (146 U/L), and glucosuria (56 mmol/L). The veterinarian diagnosed Gadiz with inflammation and diabetes mellitus (DM). Paramedics monitored body temperature, feed intake, water consumption, as well as feces and urine production. They also measured blood glucose levels after administering glargine insulin (1 IU, twice daily) and ensured the provision of a specialized diet. Six days later, the blood glucose level decreased to 321 mg/dL but remained above the normal range, indicating the need for continued treatment. The role of paramedics contributes to improving the effectiveness of therapy and the patient's quality of life.