ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Diabetes alert dog

Okay, kiddo, so imagine if you had a special dog that could tell you when you needed to take your medicine or check your blood sugar because you have something called diabetes. Diabetes is when your body has a hard time using the sugar in your food for energy. It's like having an engine in your body that doesn't work quite right.

But this special dog has a super sense of smell that can detect when something is off in your body, like when your blood sugar is too high or too low. When the dog smells that something is wrong, it will let you know by barking, nudging you, or alerting someone else nearby.

These dogs are super smart and get special training to learn how to do this important job. They can become really good friends and helpers for people with diabetes, and help them stay healthy and safe. Cool, huh?