It may be hard to believe but both these young sisters are both type 1 diabetics.

Even though they're only 8 and 10 years old, they check their blood sugar levels multiple times a day with adult precision.

McKenzie and Thalia Moreno are among the overwhelming number of children in the United States that live with the disease.

8-year-old Thalia was diagnosed first back in 2006 followed by her older sister McKenzie in 2009.

"It's overwhelming, it's emotional. When the first one was diagnosed it was really hard. I get emotional just thinking about it," said Mckenna Moreno.

"Nothing we did caused it, nothing could have prevented it, it just happened," continued Moreno.

If left unattended, Type 1 diabetes can lead to serious complications and even death.

That's why they Moreno family has their eye set on a potentially life changing diabetes alert dog.

The dog is trained to smell when the girl's blood sugar level changes, but the dogs are expensive costing up to $20,000.

With the help of fundraising, and an organization called Guardian Angel Service Dogs, the Moreno's hope they can live with peace of mind.

If you would like to help you can donate at Guardian Angel Service Dogs and specify the Moreno family Guardian Angel Service Dog Website

There will also be A 5K Benefit for the Moreno family on Saturday, June 23rd at Redbud Park from 9 am to 2 pm.

They'll have t-shirts, armbands, and homemade candles for sale.

All the proceeds will go toward Thalia and McKenzie's diabetic alert service dog.