Diabetic Boy's Service Dog Alerts to Low Blood Sugar Despite Tech

Service Dog's Intuition Saves Boy from Hypoglycemia A recent video shared online highlights the extraordinary capabilities of Ducky, a service dog whose acute senses reportedly alerted his owner to a potentially dangerous drop in blood sugar for her son, a Type 1 diabetic. The incident occurred while the mother was on her back porch and her son was in another room, with a closed glass door separating them. According to the mother, who shared the footage, Ducky began to whimper and show signs of restlessness, indicating that "something is wrong with his boy." This behavior was particularly noteworthy as the boy's continuous glucose monitor (CGM) initially displayed a normal reading of 98. Despite the technology showing no immediate concern, the mother, trusting Ducky's consistent accuracy, proceeded to manually check her son's blood sugar. The test revealed a reading of 81, a level considered low and requiring intervention to prevent hypoglycemia. "I'm always in disbelief when he does something this incredible," the mother stated in the video's overlay text. "Not sure how we ever lived without our Ducky." The dog, a red spaniel, is trained to alert when blood sugar levels fall below 85. This event underscores the invaluable role service animals play in managing chronic conditions, offering an additional layer of safety and peace of mind beyond technological devices. The video concludes with Ducky receiving a reward of freeze-dried cheese treats, followed by a tender moment of the dog cuddling with the boy, illustrating the deep bond and profound impact of this "furry lifesaver" on the family's well-being.

Motherly

6 days ago

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