3-year-old treats dad’s severe hypo

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3-year-old treats dad’s severe hypo

Lenny-George Jones is only three years old, but he is responsible for saving his dad’s life.

Mark Jones, who has type 1 diabetes, was experiencing an episode of severe hypoglycemia and, with his mom out the house, Lenny-George fed his dad two yoghurts from the fridge which restored his blood sugar levels. “It’s incredible what he’s done, and how he knew to do it”, said mom Emma. “We are so proud!”

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