
Jas road to a diabetic alert dog
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Hi there, my name is Jasmine Maid! I am a 23 loving, caring, determined, hard working woman. Only thing is my pancreas doesn’t work which puts me in a place to be more responsible and pay attention to detail starting at a young age. I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 5. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. I have been dealing with this disease for quite some time now and I have been doing well with it. There has been some rough times but the good always outweigh the bad until May 2018. I was sick for two days and hopsitpalized for another four days. My blood sugar was above 500, my heart was beating above 200 beats per minute and I couldn’t keep food down , it was the scariest time of my life. The doctors had to do an electric shock in order to get the rhythm of my heart back right. Not only did my diet and insulin change, my life changed also! Although, I’ve been living with this for more than 10 years, I knew after that hospital visit it was time to take action. In a couple of weeks, I will be living alone. My closest family member will be over 200 miles away. This makes my need and want for a diabetic alert dog strong. What is a diabetic alert dog? Diabetic Alert Dogs are trained to alert in advance of low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia) blood sugar events before they become dangerous. A Diabetic Alert Dog is specifically trained to react to the chemical change produced by blood sugar highs and lows. Diabetic alert dogs can provide emotional security and a sense of balance. They can help lead a more confident, and independent lifestyle. I am truly thankful for giving your time to listen to my story. A small donation can help me to my goal of obtaining a diabetic alert dog. Thank you!
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Jasmine Renee Maid
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Nashville-Davidson, TN