Investigation into the Value of Trained Glycaemia Alert Dogs for Clients with Type I Diabetes

This study investigates the value of trained glycaemia alert dogs for clients with Type I Diabetes. The study was conducted by Rooney, Morant, and Guest in 2000. The authors aimed to determine whether trained dogs could effectively alert their owners to changes in blood glucose levels, and whether this would lead to improved glycaemic control and quality of life for the owners. The study involved 10 participants who were trained to work with their dogs over a period of 6 months. The results showed that the dogs were able to detect changes in blood glucose levels with a high degree of accuracy, and that this led to improved glycaemic control and quality of life for the owners. The authors conclude that trained glycaemia alert dogs can be a valuable tool for clients with Type I Diabetes, and that further research is needed to determine the long-term benefits of this intervention.