Which of the following is listed as a diabetic alert task?

• A. Alert
• B. Vest (Retrieve med bags)
• C. Remove Socks
• D. Dial

Answer: (B)

Diabetic alert tasks are actions a trained dog performs to help a person recognize and manage a diabetes episode, often by getting what’s needed quickly. Retrieving a vest with med bags fits this purpose directly because the dog can bring essential supplies (glucose, glucose tablets, insulin, or a meter) to the handler, enabling rapid treatment and reducing risk during a hypo- or hyperglycemic event. That direct, tangible assistance—getting the right item to hand when it’s most needed—is why this task is listed as a diabetic alert task. The other options don’t provide that specific, actionable support: simply alerting is a general signal, removing socks isn’t related to diabetes management, and dialing could be a safety action but isn’t the standard diabetic alert task described in many training lists.