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.
Open enrollment refers to the period of time during which all members of your group health insurance plan have the opportunity to enroll in certain benefit programs. During an open enrollment period, insurance carriers are required to accept all applicants of the group without underwriting or evidence of insurability.