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Diabetes Alert Dogs
The March 2008 issue of the ADAs Diabetes Forecast has an article on dogs trained to sense a low (or in some cases a high) blood sugar in their owners and alert them before signs are apparent - especially during sleep.
Its a relatively new use for alert animals so there arent many organizations yet with trained dogs ready to place. Debra Manzella, over at About.com: Diabetes, in her post, Hypo Dogs to the Rescue! lists a few groups that provide alert dogs for people with diabetes, primarily type 1. Ive listed them below along with another I found.
Dogs4Diabetics
Heaven Scent Paws
All Purpose Canines
PAWS For Diabetics (Australia)
You may also want to consider having your own dog trained. The organizations above are a good starting place.
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News article:
Hypoglycemia Alert Dogs Offer Assistance to People with Diabetes
Photo of Hunter and her diabetes alert dog Diva from childrenwithDIABETES.com.
Diabetes Alert Dogs
Monday, March 10, 2014
The March 2008 issue of the ADAs Diabetes Forecast has an article on dogs trained to sense a low (or in some cases a high) blood sugar in their owners and alert them before signs are apparent - especially during sleep.Its a relatively new use for alert animals so there arent many organizations yet with trained dogs ready to place. Debra Manzella, over at About.com: Diabetes, in her post, Hypo Dogs to the Rescue! lists a few groups that provide alert dogs for people with diabetes, primarily type 1. Ive listed them below along with another I found.
Dogs4Diabetics
Heaven Scent Paws
All Purpose Canines
PAWS For Diabetics (Australia)
You may also want to consider having your own dog trained. The organizations above are a good starting place.
News article:
Hypoglycemia Alert Dogs Offer Assistance to People with Diabetes
Photo of Hunter and her diabetes alert dog Diva from childrenwithDIABETES.com.
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