Dogs Worldwide

It really is amazing what dogs can be trained to do. Dogs are now being trained in Britain to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels take a dangerous plunge.

Most people know that dogs are often used in searching for illegal drugs and explosives, and a few have heard that man’s best friend has proven himself even capable of sniffing out certain cancer cells.

But now, these amazing creatures are pioneering a new frontier in diabetes care after recent evidence indicated that a dog’s hypersensitive nose can detect incredibly small changes that occur before a hypoglycemic attack.

Last December, a survey conducted by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast showed that 65% of 212 people with insulin-dependent diabetes reported their pets reacting to a hypoglycemic episode by whining, barking, licking or some other display.

Tags: diabetes, sniffer dogs

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