Dogs have keen senses. They can be trained to notice things that we humans don't notice. I have been 'low' so much lately that I don't recognize the feelings all the time anymore. That is called hypoglycemia unawareness. If I 'go low' and don't 'feel it', then I don't know to check my blood sugar . . . then, I get l ower and lower and risk having more seizures. Dogs can be trained to alert diabetics when that happens! Dogs can even alert up to an hour BEFORE the low blood sugar ever occurs! If I have a dog to alert me, I can treat my lows or highs before they are life threatening. And, of course, my dog can be my friend and a loyal companion. It is like having a friend to help me deal with this horrible disease.

Diabetic Alert Dogs