Jan 17, 2025
Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Its a serious condition, and when left untreated, it can cause life-threatening complications.Thats why a southeast Wisconsin teen is trying to raise money for a life-saving diabetic alert dog.Logan Wallraf was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about a year ago, and since then, its been an adjustment to constantly monitor his blood sugar levels.A diabetic alert dog would let Logan know when he is facing a critical situationgiving Logan and his mother peace of mind.They can alert you when youre low, youre high. They can wake you up if youre sleeping, Logan said.Its an extraa dog or something other than his CGMs and other technology thats not always reliable, said Logan's mother, Emily Wallraf.If you would like to help Logan get an alert dog, there is a fundraiser event happening at The Sandlot of Salem, located on Antioch Road in Salem, on Saturday, Jan. 18.There will be 50/50 raffles and games. The event starts at 3 p.m.To donate to Logan's GoFundMe, click here. You can watch our full story with Logan, his mother, and a neighbor who also has type 1 diabetes next week on TMJ4.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error
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