Hey Bill, I’ve heard people describe Dragonite as Dragonair are rapid onset Diabetes. this makes me wonder, is it possible for pokemon to have Diabetes, specifically Gardevoir? I’m worried about how mine avoids sugar like made. Is there anything i can do if nurse joy does diagnose her as Diabetic?

It is possible for pokémon to have diabetes, but for the record, dragonite’s physique is pure muscle, thank you very much.

On a serious note, pokémon diabetes, as with human diabetes, has a longer list of causes than “too much sugar.” (Granted, many sugary foods trigger other health problems in pokémon besides diabetes, including kidney failure, depending on the food you’re feeding them, but this is a side point.) In truth, the main culprits to pokémon diabetes are simply a bad diet and a lack of exercise. This is why it’s extremely important to train daily, even if that training is for something other than battling, and why you should follow the recommended diet plan for your pokémon’s species.

If your gardevoir is diagnosed as diabetic anyway (as it’s also possible for certain humanshape pokémon to become diabetic anyway, despite exercise and nutrition), then it’s important to follow your Nurse Joy’s directions for care. Increase exercise as well and consider a diet that’s high in fiber. And of course, never forget her medication. Even if she needs insulin shots, keep her calm and administer her medication daily. Being consistent about your pokémon’s health needs prevents permanent physical damage and prolongs your pokémon’s life, but taking your pokémon to the center at the first signs of physical distress (excessive thirst, abrupt weight loss, lethargy, dehydration, vomiting, and unusually sweet-smelling breath, to name a few) and making those lifestyle changes earlier means it’ll be easier to incorporate those changes into your current day-to-day life. It’s much harder if you ignore the warning signs out of fear of a diagnosis or if you deviate from your treatment plan.

In short, handling a pokémon’s diabetes is, for the most part, a matter of increasing their exercise, having them eat right, and remembering to administer medication daily. Besides, of course, following any other order from Nurse Joy.

Best of luck!