I have Type 1 diabetes. I love to write. I’m happy when I am helping others. I speak up when it’s important. I have a passion for sharing knowledge and learning new technology. I was BORN to BLOG!
I’ve met so many other T1Ds on this journey who are cool and love to help others. We put our heads and hearts together … to bring more resources and knowledge to our amazing diabetes community. We’re making improvements every day … come back often, let us know what you think. And my gratitude for my amazing webmaster, Dave (an honorary T1D)!
And thank you for stopping by!
— Joanne Laufer Milo, The Savvy Diabetic
Savvy Updates, 7/20/20: Total Cost of Diabetes Supplies, Covid Unusual in T1D, Movano Non-Invasive CGM, People Hate Masks
People with Type 1 Spend More on Supplies Than on Insulin was reported by Sara Seitz for InsulinNation.com, 16 July 2020. While bills to lower diabetes spending focus on insulin price caps, most T1Ds spend more out-of-pocket on diabetes supplies The research from...
Savvy Pets, 7/17/20: Sake, the adorable, spoiled grandpuppy … and Ikea’s Dog Puzzle Designer
Meet Sake, the ADORABLE shiba inu puppy! Sake’s grandma, Kelly, has Type 1 diabetes. Sake and Roger (Kelly's son) come over to visit Kelly often. The 3 of them go on long hikes together. These hikes help grandma Kelly’s blood sugars while using up Sake’s puppy...
Savvy Looping, 7/15/20: Libre2 vs. G6, INSPIRE & Psychosocial Impact of Tech
Comparing the Libre2 and Dexcom G6 as RT-CGM using #WeAreNotWaiting software was written by Tim Street on his website, Diabettech - Diabetes and Technology, 24 February 2020. This is a GREAT, in-depth comparison of the new Abbott Libre2 with the current Dexcom...
Savvy Updates, 7/13/20: Medtronic + Tandem Cross-Patent Deal, Insulin Sensors
Medtronic inks cross license deal with Tandem Diabetes Care, as reported on 0 July 2020. Medtronic plc and Tandem Diabetes Care today announced that they have entered into a non-exclusive patent cross-license agreement for certain technologies in the field of...
Savvy Pets, 7/10/20: Willow, the Diabetes Alert Cat … and more!
This story just makes me smile. Actually, they all do but this is special to me. Meet Willow, the diabetes alert cat who lives with Mark (T1/2D and his lovely wife, Sheila). Willow can detect a fast falling low faster than my Dexcom can catch it. She also...
Savvy 4th of July, 2020: Fireworks and Dogs
Why Fireworks Scare Some Dogs but Not Others was written by Courtney Sexton for Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2020. Canine scientists investigate why loud sounds cause some dogs to lose their cool and offer insight on effective treatment While the sight of a sparkler...
Savvy Eating, 7/1/20: 3D Printed Steaks, Plant-Based Protein Slows Kidney Decline
These plant-based steaks come out of a 3D printer was reported by Adele Peters for FastCompany.com, 30 June 2020. Plant-based burgers are one thing, but a fake steak that can convince meat eaters is a much harder accomplishment. Redefine Meat thinks it’s figured...
Savvy Updates, 6/29/20: Tandem Acquires Sugarmate, Insulet Installs Solar Panels, Glucose Revival & Shark Tank
Tandem Diabetes Care Acquires Sugarmate, as announced by TandemDiabetes.com, 24 June 2020. Sugarmate, the developer of a popular app that visualizes diabetes therapy data in innovative ways, allows users to log health and nutrition information, and can provide...
Savvy Pets, 6/26/20: Pure Love with Sir Oliver and Bella … Amazing Facts about Cats
From my very dear friend, T1D Gayle and her wonderful husband, Glen ... and their beautiful fur babies ... thanks Gayle for sharing!!! We feel so blessed to have our two fur babes in our lives. We often say, “they let us live with them”. 😻 Over a year ago our...
Savvy Updates, 6/22/20: New Faster Lilly Insulin (Lyumjev), Freestyle Libre 2, Weekly Basal Insulin, Celiac T1D, Non-Insulin Therapies
FDA approves novel, faster-acting insulin lispro injection was reported by Regina Schaffer for HealioNews.com/Endocrinology, 16 June 2020. Insulin lispro-aabc injection 100 U/mL and 200 U/mL (Lyumjev) is a novel formulation of insulin lispro, developed to speed...
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