How a Diabetic Alert Dog Can Help. For insulin dependent diabetics, I think this is such a great idea! They are often known by the acronym ‘DAD’. They are a service dog, specially trained to warn their human companion when their blood sugar is too low or too high. They can also remind their diabetic friend to take their insulin at the right time. This of course can be very useful in managing your diabetes. A diabetic service dog also can help to save lives by preventing permanent health damage due to seizures, passing out,…