Diabetic Alert Service Dog

Birmingham, Alabama

 

Diabetic alert service dogs help detect blood sugar highs and lows throughout the day and night. These dogs are taught to actively signal individuals when awake and while sleeping in order to preempt a life-threatening condition. 

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Tasks can include:

• Alert to blood sugar highs and lows

• Searching and finding family members to alert a glucose event

• Alerting to a glucose digital alarm

• Any other task requested

 

Other benefits include:​

• Emotional support during mood changes