How dogs can sniff out diabetes

A chemical found in our breath could provide a flag to warn of dangerously-low blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to new research the University of Cambridge. The finding, published today in the journal Diabetes Care, could explain why some dogs can be trained to spot the warning signs in patients.

The researchers found that levels of the chemical isoprene rose significantly at hypoglycaemia – in some cases almost doubling. They believe that dogs may be sensitive to the presence of isoprene, and suggest that it may be possible to develop new detectors that can identify elevated levels of isoprene in patients at risk.

[SithSereyPheap]

Our four legged friends.How little we know about them and their abilities....

[gastrogal]

🙏 thank you for this. Years ago I had said to a friend, “If they can make a breathalyzer for alcohol, couldn’t they do that for checking our blood sugars”? These dogs are so amazing. I want a Diabetic Alert Dog so I can sleep at night with ease of mind!! Thanks for enlightening us as to just how these magical dogs are able to be trained!! Dogs and cats, truly are life savers in oh so many ways. Kudos to all who continue to search for answers to help all diabetics find easier ways to manage their own case of diabetes as it can be so very different for each of us. Again, great teaching video!! 😊

[priscillashort]

I have had diabetes for 12 years and its been hard I hope and pray every night I get a service dog

[laneyopperman]

These dogs can also save lives of children with fatty oxidation disorders, such as VLCAD.

[mexicopetfriendly]

That´s why we love service dogs, they can make our life better!

[imadrajput]

Outstanding what dogs can be trained to do!

[shakeelmohammed]

What an extremely interesting video, great job

[shannencj]

What a smort boi... Ah this is why I love dogs so much

[ellisejensen]

Are you able to bring him with you anywhere? In shops, the cinema, public transportation, airplanes etc? And does he were a service dog collar so strangers can se that he is a service dog?

[jimspahr]

It's not just dogs. My cat (of 18 years) was also able to detect this, and would do her best to alert me by sitting and crying just out of reach or by dashing between my legs as I walked. She never did these things when my sugar was normal. Yeah, yeah, dogs are nice and fun, but cats are awesome!

[DeathstormX]

:54 "AHHHH. " Time for my pre-work stretches before I go to work." *Paw.. paw..* "Uh Hey, I smelt you possibly dying. You might wanna stop that."

[Husker]

We legit dont deserve dogs they a absolutely incredible

[WHALEx]

I can’t tell if he’s saying breaths or breast

[PSYCHODOOD]

wow this is something new I learned today...!!

[vinsan]

That doggo 🐶 has overclocked sniffer🤟😇

[alanstrainor]

I've had diabetes for 18 years, anyone who says that they need to check their blood sugars every hour, day and night is doing something very wrong. Careful monitoring of blood sugars and adjusting insulin dosages would correct these low blood sugars at night. There are also Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) which will monitor and alert users in real time to highs or lows, and although expensive I would bet they would be cheaper than the dog. This revelation is at least 10 years too late to be of great use.

[qundaledingle]

I want a service dog but I already have two normal one but one is kinda a emotional support dog that fine I can do my diabetes things on my own

[Vincent-ricr]

It's a philanthropy that some induviduals deteriorate this kind of convalescense..

[Koifishyyyy]

Just so you know if you have diabetes you need to check your blood sugar in the morning and after you eat and if you think you have low blood sugar

[ezravelez]

When I was diagnose with type 1diabetes I was 14years old but now I'm 37 year old about 3years ago I was diagnose with type two but still have to take insulin grr it sucks