Hypo Sniffers: How Diabetes Service Dogs Change Lives
Description
Dogs can be trained to detect low blood sugar in their type 1 diabetic best friend. For people without hypo awareness, this can be life saving - especially when tech fails or isn't available. And who wouldn't want a furry friend looking out for them when their glucose crashes?
In this episode, we talk to Lucy Breytenbach from Honey's Garden - a non-profit that trains medical alert dogs - to find out how it works and what it takes to turn your pup into a furry CGM.
Useful links:
Honey's Garden (South Africa)
Article from Assistance Dogs International
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This content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
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