Puppy recognises Brighton owner's blood sugar levels

20 June 2012 Last updated at 15:46 ET Help

A puppy called Treacle is being trained to recognise the scent given off when his diabetic owner's blood sugar levels fall too low.

The dog is being trained as part of a research programme at Brighton University.

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