By Sherwin Albao


The services provided by Jasper diabetic dogs help individuals lead more independent lives. Whether a person suffers from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, these specially trained canines can provide valuable services. Diabetic Alert Dogs (DAD) can alert the patient or a family member when blood sugar levels are too low or too high. In addition to providing important health alerts, these animals offer companionship, devotion, and love.

A canine's nose is remarkably accurate and sensitive. About one-eighth of its brain is dedicated to olfactory processes. Officials estimate the canine's sense of smell is about 1,000 times stronger than a human's. Within a canine's nose, there are 225 million scent receptors, compared to only five million within a human's.

During a hypoglycemic or a hyperglycemic event, the body emits specific odors. These scents can be excreted through breath, or in sweat, urine, or saliva. While these vapors are far too subtle for a person to detect, the canine's superior sense of smell can discern them from surrounding environmental scents very easily.

In addition to providing alerts when blood sugar levels fluctuate, these intelligent animals can be trained to provide other services. For example, they may be trained to retrieve glucose tablets, carbohydrate snacks, and blood glucose meters.

According to the American Disabilities Act, ADA, all service animals must be permitted to enter public areas. These include any facilities that allow access to customers. Some examples are restaurants, doctors' offices, health clubs, hotels, grocery stores, schools, public transportation, and shopping malls. The service canine is easily recognized by its special vest, as well as by its service identification card.

Jasper diabetic dogs are generally placed in homes when they reach the age of one or two. There are a wide range of breeds available. Among them are mixed-breed sporting dogs, as well as Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers. Each dog is carefully selected for its superior scenting ability, temperament, and trainability.




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