{"id":1232,"date":"2026-04-27T07:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/?page_id=1232"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:08:07","slug":"diabetic-counselor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/diabetic-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetic Counselor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:#1f419b;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Sec1-bg-hero.png&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"Diabetic-Counselor-s1\" data-id=\"51\" id=\"SR7_51_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_51_1-139\" data-key=\"139\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_51_1-139-2\" class=\"sr7-layer\">WVH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_51_1-139-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Personalized Guidance. Lifelong Support. Compassionate Care.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_51_1-139-6\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Diabetic Counselor<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_51_1-139-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Managing a pet with diabetes can feel overwhelming at first, but you don\u2019t have to navigate it alone. At Wilson Veterinary Hospital, we are proud to offer a dedicated Diabetic Counselor, a unique and complimentary service designed to support both you and your pet through every stage of diabetes management.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_51_1-139-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"https:\/\/waitwhile.com\/locations\/wilsonveterinaryhosp2\/closed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See our Waitlist <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_51_1-139-10\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Learn More<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_51_1-140\" data-key=\"140\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/revslider\/home_s1\/Doy-Pattern-bg.png\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93aWxzb252ZXRob3NwaXRhbC5jb20vcGV0LWdlbmVyYWwtcHJhY3RpY2Utd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1taS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvc2l0ZXMvMy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvaG9tZV9zMS9Eb3ktUGF0dGVybi1iZy5wbmc=\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/image_lists>\n\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.SR7 ??={};SR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH[\"SR7_51_1\"] = {cn:100,state:false,fn: function() { if (window._tpt!==undefined && window._tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) {  _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:\"SR7_51_1\",el:[800,800,650,1030,1100],type:'standard',shdw:'0',gh:[800,800,650,1030,1100],gw:[1366,1366,1024,778,480],vpt:['-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:false},mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{\"orig\":\"transparent\",\"type\":\"solid\",\"string\":\"transparent\"}'}});   SR7.PMH[\"SR7_51_1\"].state=true;} else if(SR7.PMH[\"SR7_51_1\"].cn-->0)\tsetTimeout( SR7.PMH[\"SR7_51_1\"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH[\"SR7_51_1\" ].fn();\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"Diabetic-Counselor-s2\" data-id=\"52\" id=\"SR7_52_2\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_52_2-141\" data-key=\"141\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_52_2-141-3\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Meet Alisha McGhee, LVT<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_52_2-141-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Alisha McGhee has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2008 and joined Wilson Veterinary Hospital in 2011. With a background in shelter medicine and a passion for client education, Alisha has always believed that informed pet parents feel more confident and empowered. As our Diabetic Counselor, Alisha serves as a liaison between you and the doctor, providing additional time, clarity, and support beyond your appointments. Whether through email, phone conversations, or in-person meetings, her goal is simple: To help you feel confident, prepared, and supported throughout your pet\u2019s diabetic journey.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_52_2-142\" data-key=\"142\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Diabetic-Counselor-s2-img.jpg\" data-libid=\"1235\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93aWxzb252ZXRob3NwaXRhbC5jb20vcGV0LWdlbmVyYWwtcHJhY3RpY2Utd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1taS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvc2l0ZXMvMy8yMDI2LzA0L0RpYWJldGljLUNvdW5zZWxvci1zMi1pbWcuanBn\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/wilsonvethospital.com\/pet-general-practice-washington-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/preventative-medicine-sec3-img__2.jpg\" data-libid=\"619\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h2>What Is a Diabetic Counselor?<\/h2>\n<p>A Diabetic Counselor provides education, guidance, and ongoing support for families managing diabetes mellitus in their pets.<\/p>\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column box-clmn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);;--awb-border-color:#1f419b;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:24px 24px 24px 24px;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500;\">Understanding Diabetes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> What diabetes is and how it develops<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Clinical signs to watch for<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> How the condition is diagnosed<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Why consistency in management is critical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column box-clmn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);;--awb-border-color:#1f419b;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:24px 24px 24px 24px;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500;\">Insulin Administration Support<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Proper injection techniques<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Dosage timing<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Safe storage<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Troubleshooting common concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column box-clmn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);;--awb-border-color:#1f419b;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:24px 24px 24px 24px;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500;\">Monitoring Blood Glucose<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> In-hospital blood glucose curves<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Ongoing lifelong monitoring<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Understanding fructosamine testing (especially in cats)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-paw\" style=\"color:#1f419b\"><\/i> Guidance on using monitoring systems such as the FreeStyle Libre (when recommended by your doctor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column box-clmn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);;--awb-border-color:#1f419b;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:24px 24px 24px 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regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column box-clmn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);;--awb-border-color:#1f419b;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:24px 24px 24px 24px;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" 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