In dogs, diabetes mellitus is caused by the failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar. This is Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (also called Type 1 Diabetes). This type of diabetes usually results from destruction of most or all of the beta-cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. As the name implies, dogs with this type of diabetes require insulin injections to stabilize blood sugar levels.
If you miss open enrollment on your state's health insurance exchange, you won't be able to sign up for coverage unless you qualify for a special enrollment period, says Joshua Byrd, a consultant with ClearPath Benefit Advisors in Columbus, Ohio.
GET STARTED. Since the 2015 Open Enrollment Period is over, you can enroll in a 2015 health insurance plan only if you have a life event that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period. SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD. Answer a few questions to find out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.