Dogs Sniff Out Hypoglycemia | Diabetes Care 101

The Oxford Times, UK reports on an organization dedicated to the training of cancer and hypoglycemic dogs. “Whilst this is a new method of cancer detection, the charity’s Heather Shute says that with many existing anecdotal stories of dogs detecting cancer, ‘there is now scientific proof that dogs can detect the characteristic odour of cancer cells’.”

“The charity has placed 8 Diabetes Hypo alert Dogs, with two more about to qualify, and the world’s first Addison’s disease Alert Dog. Hypoglycaemia (dangerously low blood sugar) in some diabetic people, happens with no warning. This can be life-threatening and can reduce quality of life for whole families.”

“The dogs are trained to alert their owners by pawing and licking when they detect hypoglycaemia, and then fetching the required medication.” READ MORE