Oral metformin for type-2 diabetes mellitus treatment in a black-tufted marmoset (Callithrix penicillata)

ABSTRACT: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by defects in insulin secretion and combined peripheral resistance to the hormone. Several non-human primates (NHP) species develop T2DM, mainly captive animals with reduced physical activity and incorrect feeding. This case report describes the T2DM treatment of a black-eared marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) by diet reformulation and metformin oral administration. An adult female was diagnosed with T2DM after hyperglycemia and high serum fructosamine associated with glycosuria and obesity. Metformin hydrochloride (125mg/animal, orally, q24h) associated with feeding intervention was started. After 26 days, a significant reduction in weight, glycemia, and serum fructosamine could be observed, showing satisfactory results for the adopted therapy. Metformin is considered a safe drug for T2DM treatment due to its low hypoglycemia risk. The new diet consisted of sweet potato, squash, and varied fruits offered twice daily. In addition, thawed-mice newborns, egg whites, and small portions of pelleted primate food. In the present report, metformin use, associated with a low glycemic index diet, was effective in treating this particular marmoset and may present a potential for T2DM treatment in other NHPs..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:44

Enthalten in:

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira - 44(2024)

Sprache:

Englisch ; Portugiesisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Janyni Duz [VerfasserIn]
Lívia E. Surita [VerfasserIn]
Letícia Machado [VerfasserIn]
Priscila M.D. Costa [VerfasserIn]
Bruna S. Machado [VerfasserIn]
Stella F. Valle [VerfasserIn]
Marcelo M. Alievi [VerfasserIn]
Álan G. Pöppl [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Black-tufted marmoset
Callithrix penicillata
Callitrichid
Insulin resistance
Metformin
Non-human primates
Oral hypoglycemic drug
Type-2 diabetes mellitus
Veterinary medicine

doi:

10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-7359

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

DOAJ091350697