Diabetic's Best Friend?

[Texasmujer]

Your dog barks when a stranger rings the doorbell. Now researchers say canine pals may ne the first to detect another threat: low blood sugar.

At Australis's Brisbane Clinic, a survey of 304 diabetics revealed that 68% had been alerted to low bblood sugar by their pets, who nuzzled, licked, barked, paced, and even growled before humans realized their sugar levels were dropping. Low blood sugar (hypoiglycemia), a common side effect of diabetes drugs, can lead to fainting, trouble concentrating, and even seizures.