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Service Dogs for Diabetics
Hypoglycemia-detecting canines provide a safety net
Destiny, a small black Retriever, insistently nudged Breanne, her person, who was sleeping soundly. Over and over, she pushed her warm snout into Breanne’s face, finally jolting her into wakefulness with bristly whiskers and a wet tongue. Breanne has Type 1 diabetes, and Destiny alerted her to the fact that her blood sugar levels were plummeting into dangerous territory. This special pup represents the newest “breed” of service dogs, one who detects hypoglycemia and offers hope, freedom and better health to those with Type 1 diabetes. |
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Would like to know more details, cost etc. How would someone go about getting one?
Please visit dogs4diabetics.com for more information.
My daughter is 32and has type 1 diabetes. She has adopted17 kids and given birth to 1 child. She is having problems with lows. Her husband has had to call an EMS twice and there have been many other close calls. How does someone get a dog and what is the price?
My daughter is 32and has type 1 diabetes. She has adopted17 kids and given birth to 1 child. She is having problems with lows. Her husband has had to call an EMS twice and there have been many other close calls. How does someone get a dog and what is the price?
Hello,
I am so thankful I found this article. I have been searching for an organization like yours. My boyfriend is 38 and has been insulin dependent diabetic since he was 6. He takes impeccable care of himself but has a very active job and as he has gotten older his blood sugar has gotten harder to stabilize despite checking it at least 7 times a day. We live in Louisiana. Is it possible to apply for a dog there and what is the final cost for one? By the way he would take such great care of one!!! Thanks so much. Sincerely