I offer you my sincere condolences at the loss of your beloved Sasha. I would also like to mention that very often diabetes (as well as urinary tract infections, renal failure, gastric/stomach issues, allergies, hyperthyroid, ear infections, upper respiratory infections, eye inflammation) are caused by dry food. Cats are carnivores and need real meat and moisture in their diets. Ever since we have been replacing canned food with dry food these illnesses have increased greatly. Dry food also deteriorates the coating on their teeth thereby making them prone to tartar build-up and bacteria which puts a strain on their organs. Unfortunately most vets will not tell you about this - luckily mine did, and I also have a very well written French article that supports this information. Good quality canned food (no by-products or grain) will help your cat to live a longer and healthier life I promise you - and it's not necessarily much more expensive because you will avoid trips to the vet and heartbreak for you and your family.
My cats are rescues and I live in a condo - they have very little interest in the great outdoors; from their life on the street they know the dangers that exist out there for them (fast cars, nasty neighbors, predators, going hungry) and would much prefer being safe, food at the ready and enjoy playtime with us inside. Your Sasha was very smart to choose to stay indoors and misses your loving care.
Please have your pets sterilized as soon as possible to lower, and one day hopefully eliminate, unwanted and abandoned pets. It IS our responsibility. Adopting from a shelter also helps - encouraging breeders just adds to the overpopulation.
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