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, 8/4/25: Dexcom CEO Steps Down, Meta’s Wristband Uses Digital Devices Without Touch, Microneedle-based Integrates Pharma & Biomarkers for Personalized Medicine, Mayo Clinic Best Endocrinology, Plant-Based Proteins for PWDs, Fast Walking for 15 min/day Reduces Early Death Risk, CVS Omnicare To Pay $949 million in Government Fraud Case
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Dexcom CEO Steps Down Meta's Wristband Uses Digital Devices Without Touch Microneedle-based Integrates Pharma & Biomarkers for Personalized Medicine Mayo Clinic Best Endocrinology Plant-Based Proteins for PWDs Fast...
Savvy Updates 7/28/25: FDA Approves Kristy-Biosimilar to Novolog, Dexcom Responds to Sensor Failures & More, ‘Ozempic Teeth’ GLP-1 Side Effect, Innovations in Preventing/Treating Hypos, Type 1 Diabetes Companion Cards, Hypothyroidism Linked to Gut Microbiome, New Form of T1D Identified, NIDDK STUDY: CGM with Data Sharing in Older Adult T1Ds, Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In BGs, Doctors Using AI Perceived Less Favorably, Psychologists ID 3rd Path to ‘Good Life’ Full of Curiosity & Challenge
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: FDA Approves Kristy - Biosimilar to Novolog Dexcom Responds to Sensor Failures & More 'Ozempic Teeth' GLP-1 Side Effect Innovations in Preventing/Treating Hypos Type 1 Diabetes Companion Cards by Alex...
Savvy Updates 7/21/25: Dutch Lab-Grown Insulin-Producing Cells to Treat T1D, Face Mask to Diagnose Kidney Disease, Sweeteners May Fuel Hunger, Sucralose Affects Appetite-Regulating Brain Mechanisms, Optimizing Your Protein Intake, Can You Eat That?!
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Dutch Lab-Grown Insulin-Producing Cells to Treat T1D Face Mask to Diagnose Kidney Disease Sweeteners May Fuel Hunger Sucralose Affects Appetite-Regulating Brain Mechanisms Optimizing Your Protein Intake Can You Eat...
Savvy Updates 7/14/25: T1D Barbie, Carb Counting & AI, MIT’s Implantable Glucagon Reservoir, Wristband Sensor All-In-One Monitoring for D & CV Care, New Infrared Tech Pinpoints Lipohypertrophy, Metabolic Muscle Differences in Males/Females Explain D Variations, CBD Use & Elevated Liver Enzymes, Medtronic Minimed New CEO & CFO, Glucotrack’s Implantable Glucose Monitor Early Data, GlucoModicum Needle-Free CGM, “Tech Neck” Epidemic, US Needs More Endocrinologists, Prescribing Kiwi Fruit for GI Patients, Japanese Walking Improves Fitness, Insurers’ Pledge To Reduce Prior Authorizations
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: T1D Barbie Carb Counting & AI MIT's Implantable Glucagon Reservoir Wristband Sensor All-In-One Monitoring for Diabetes & Cardiovascular Care New Infrared Tech Pinpoints Lipohypertrophy Metabolic Muscle...
Savvy Updates, 7/7/25: 3D-Printed Islet Transplantation, Abvance Therapeutics Funded for Next-Gen Glucagon Analogs/Therapies to Prevent Hypos, Glucotrack’s CBGM Implant Tech, Ax-4 Space Mission Studies Glucose Metabolism & Microgravity, Study of Implementation of AID Systems, FDA’s Interoperability Designation
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: 3D-Printed Islet Transplantation Abvance Therapeutics Funded for Next-Gen Glucagon Analogs/Therapies to Prevent Hypos Glucotrack's CBGM Implant Tech Ax-4 Space Mission Studies Glucose Metabolism & Microgravity...
Savvy Updates 6/30/25: PharmaSens/SiBionics All-in-One Insulin Patch Pump, EU Limits Chinese Access to Medtech Contracts, Next-Gen Medtronic Insulin Pumps, New Study: Semaglutide in Adults T1Ds, $10.6 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme by 11 Eastern Europeans, Beta Bionics 2025 ADA Investor Presentation
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: PharmaSens/SiBionics All-in-One Insulin Patch Pump EU Limits Chinese Access to Medtech Contracts Next-Gen Medtronic Insulin Pumps New Study: Semaglutide in Adults T1Ds $10.6 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme by 11 Eastern...
Experts Weigh In: GLP-1s and Prior Authorizations for T1D
It seems that many endocrinologists, internists, and family practice physicians, in general, have no idea how to write an effective prior authorization for GLP-1s for their Type 1 diabetic patients! Many seem to even argue that GLP-1s are only for T2Ds. During...
Savvy Updates, 6/23/25: Sequel twiist Launches July 27, Vertex Zimislecal Cures Severe Diabetes, Dexcom Announces AI for G7 CGM, Dexcom Recalls 2m CGM Receivers, iLet Bionic Pancreas Partners with Abbott’s Future CGM-Ketone Sensor, Gold-Standard Trial for D Kidney Disease, Is Your HbA1C Accurate?, TIXiMED Phase 1 Study Oral Disease-Modifying T1D Therapy, Keeping Your Insulin Cool, GLOW Gummies Fast-Acting Dextrose, Iowa Law Blocks PBMs
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sequel twiist Launches July 27 Vertex Zimislecal Cures Severe Diabetes Dexcom Announces AI Photo Logging & “SMART FOOD LOG” for G7 CGM Dexcom Recalls 2m CGM Receivers Beta Bionics' iLet Partners with Abbott's...
Savvy Updates, 6/16/25: Tandem Teams with Abbott Future Glucose-Ketone Sensor, Vertex’s T1D Cure Trial Fails, Medtronic Becomes Minimed AGAIN, Incretins May Shield Against D Complications, We Don’t Know How GLP-1s Work, High Fasting Insulin Raises Odds for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Insulet, Marvel Collab Unveils Comic Book Hero with T1D, FDA Launches AI Tool to Optimize Performance, D Stigma Among Adult T1Ds/T2Ds, Late Dinner Bad for Metabolic Health, AMA Registry to Track Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs, PBM Lobby Sues Arkansas,
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Tandem Teams with Abbott Future Glucose-Ketone Sensor Vertex’s T1D Cure Trial Fails Medtronic Becomes Minimed AGAIN Incretins May Shield Against D Complications "We Don’t Know How GLP-1s Work" High Fasting Insulin...
Savvy Updates, 6/9/25: Metabolic Subtypes & BG Responses to Carbs, Semaglutide & D Eye Risks, Dianode-3 Study is RECRUITING, Test Strips NOT Covered by Medicare, High Insulin & Irregular Periods, HIV Med Improves D Eye Disease Vision, Spinal Cord Stim for D Neuropathy Pain, CVS Closing 271 Stores, Mindfulness and/or Hope
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Metabolic Subtypes & Blood Sugar Responses to Carbohydrates Semaglutide & Diabetic Eye Risks Dianode-3 Study is RECRUITING Newly Diagnosed T1D Young Adults Test Strips NOT Covered by Medicare High Insulin &...
