When higher humidity is present, more water will collect in the pan. If water is not draining properly from the unit to the outside: 1  Check for a clogged drain pipe - clean if necessary.  Check for dirt and debris in the base pan - clean if necessary.
Diabetes and Poor Wound Healing. Wound healing can be slowed drastically in patients with diabetes. Poor wound healing is one of the leading causes of amputation in diabetics. High blood glucose levels, poor circulation and neuropathy are of some of the reason why diabetics heal poorly. Research from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts reveals another possible reason for slow and poor would healing. The molecule, PGC-1 alpha, may be the culprit.
The front legs may also be affected appearing as a weakness in the wrist area. The goal of dietary treatment for diabetes is to reduce the amount of insulin needed. If the insulin level in the cat's body is lower, the diabetic neuropathy which occurs due to high insulin levels can resolve. In the past, canned diets high in dietary fiber were recommended for diabetic cats.