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01/04/10 11:44 AM

"Does anyone have a service dog for diabetes? We have heard they help with lows, and was wondering how they work, and how long the process takes."
Asked By: kaypmom  
Category: Type 1

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My daughter is 11-1/2 and diagnosed in October of 2008.

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01/29/10 07:15 PM

From what I have seen a good place to start is a website called dogs4diabetics. The cost is about 150.00 if you qualify to get one. The application process is extensive, and no other dog can live in the home, I believe. The child must be age 12 and above, so this should be good timing for you. You can go to the website and call with questions. Good Luck!
Answered By: susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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01/06/11 08:57 AM

Dogs4Diabetics only works with people in CA at this time. There are only a couple of other programs that train these dogs in the USA. See: BethedenKennels in OK; Guardian Angel Diabetic Alert Dogs in CO; Scentangels in MN; WildroseKennels in MS, AdobeKennels in TX. I have a DAD (diabetic alert dog) they work much like a CGM and cost approx the same. The dogs are protected out in public by the Americans w/Disabilities Act for hypoglycemic-unaware Diabetics ONLY.
Answered By: minnesotaann
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01/29/10 08:16 PM

I just read about dogs4diabetics. I didn't know that there is a program that trains dogs. It is wonderful. When my insulin was being changed around I haed some low blood sugars. In the middle of the night my German Shepherd Sasha would cry and bump the bed. When I didn't wake up she jumped on the bed (which she isn't allowed to do) and jumped on my chest. I thought that she needed to go outside for a walk but noooo she didn't have to go at all and I was so frustrated. Came back inside got changed back in bed and all of a sudden realized my bs was low low. Went to check it and it was 35. the next morning my husband asked what Sasha's problem was last night and I told him. He didn't believe me but after the same scenario happened my husband the skeptic believes. Disclaimer...Get a dog that has been trained. I got lucky and my dog realized something was wrong. She has not been trained.
Answered By: iamkathleenj
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