"Diabetic Alert Dogs" are just a part of the solution for better management of diabetes. There are many tools that can be used to manage this particular disorder of the immune system, but "Diabetic Alert Dogs" help their human partner recognize when it is time to put into use some of those tools.

"Diabetic Alert Dogs" are not a cure for the disorder but they are helping people prevent many of those highs and lows that when left unchecked can become dangerous. Every diabetic understands the difference between the highs and lows that they are diligently working to control. They also understand that each one presents its own particular challenge. "Diabetic Alert Dogs" are trained to help with the management of those extremes.

"Diabetic Alert Dogs", while they are usually highly trained and will detect and alert to most of the changes in their partners blood glucose levels are still a living, breathing, emotional being and as such are subject to making mistakes at times. This should not be held against the animal and should not be a cause for concern for their handler on an occasional basis. "Diabetic Alert Dogs" are after all just another tool and humans even miss sometimes.

"Diabetic Alert Dogs" have been known to help their human manage their glucose levels so well that when their A1C’s are checked on a regular basis they are often much closer to the normal range and this adds up to a healthier life over all. "Diabetic Alert Dogs" are truly helping to create healthier lives for the one that loves them most.

"Diabetic Alert Dogs" change lives in a number of ways other than better management of diabetes. Any time you bring another being into your home there will be some adjustments that will have to take place. When that being will be your constant companion the adjustment can seem a bit overwhelming at times. With that in mind, consider carefully before you do decide to add this amazing tool to your tool chest.

"Diabetic Alert Dogs" are being trained by a number of individuals as well as organizations today, but it sometimes seems like there are not enough trainers for the need. Some trainers first train and then place a dog that they have selected for their clients. Others assist you while you train one from their kennel. Still others ask you to spend time at their facility during critical phases of the training process. All of these methods work when it comes to creating good "Diabetic Alert Dogs".

"Diabetic Alert Dogs" come in many shapes and sizes, age ranges and colors and in my opinion the potential for having a great "Diabetic Alert Dog" may be right there in your home already in the form of your favorite family pet. I believe that it is possible to train SOME family dogs to become "Diabetic Alert Dogs".

Now take a closer look at the word SOME in the previous sentence because I want you to understand that not all family dogs have the potential for performing as "Diabetic Alert Dogs", but I have seen success in this area. One of the most important aspects of training "Diabetic Alert Dogs" is the bonding between dog and its handler and when you already have a dog that loves you, there MAY be potential.