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Trusty K-9 companion suiting up to keep University of Minnesota medical student safe

Nova, a diabetic alert dog, detects Wesley Flint's blood sugar drops up to 30 minutes before his glucose sensor, helping prevent dangerous lows, medical experts say.

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WCCO By John Blake, Derek James Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint. “Everyday we come in and I put on her boots and her lab coat and her goggles,” Flint said. It’s all part of Nova’s personal protection equipment (PPE) routine as Flint’s trusted assistant. Nova is led to her wo…

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WKBT broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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