Swollen Parotid Salivary Gland Causes. 1  One of the major causes of swollen parotid glands is a virus that causes mumps. 2  Alcoholics are prone to swelling of these salivary glands. 3  Infection of surrounding lymph nodes can spread to the parotid glands. 4  Stones sometimes form in the glands causing inflammation. One of the major causes of swollen parotid glands is a virus that causes mumps. 2  Alcoholics are prone to swelling of these salivary glands. 3  Infection of surrounding lymph nodes can spread to the parotid glands.
Each diabetic cat responds differently to different therapies. Some cats are easier to regulate; others require more complex types of treatment. Some cats can be treated successfully through changes in diet and with oral medications. In cats with more severe diabetes, insulin injections may be required for the remainder of their lives. In general, treatment for diabetes falls into three categories: Insulin injections
1 For patients without health insurance, medication costs $200-$500 or more a month for a multi-drug regimen that could include other classes of oral medications. 2  Insulin pumps cost between $4,500-$6,500 for individuals without insurance. 3  The price varies depending upon the features, brand and size of the pump. For patients not covered by health insurance, it costs $4-$100 per month for metformin, the most commonly prescribed first-line diabetes drug for Type 2 diabetics. 2  Metformin decreases the amount of glucose absorbed from food and produced by the liver and heightens the body's response to insulin.