Person's Name
Kathleen Simmonds

City and State
saint charles MO

Information about both the person and the dog in the picture, and how the dog is making a difference
I am a Type 1 Diabetic for 33 years who has lost the ability to know when I am having a high or low blood sugar. My diabetic alert dog is Chai, 3 yr old GSD, who detects my highs and lows for me. Chai keeps my blood sugars in normal range so that I have a lower A1C for better over all health. Chai keeps me from dangerous lows so I do not go unconscious. Chai being with me has made the difference in living a more secure life, not just for me, but for my family as well. Chai is my team mate in managing diabetes so I do not feel so alone in doing so.