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, 7/7/25: 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 &...
Savvy Updates 6/2/2025: Cooking DOES NOT Replace Insulin; Sex-Specific Precision Medicine in D Tech; Clinical Trial Oral Hypoglycemia Medication Cadisegliatin; Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity after Weight Loss; Loneliness is Deadly; TSA Warns of “Juice-Jacking” of Smartphones, Devices at Airports; Clinical Trial for Oral Insulin Tregopil; CVS/Cigna Sue Arkansas Re New PBM Law; Call Centers Being Replaced by AI
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Cooking DOES NOT Replace Insulin One Size Does Not Fit All: ex-Specific Precision Medicine in D Technology Clinical Trial for Oral Hypoglycemia Medication: Cadisegliatin Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity Even After Weight...
Savvy Updates, 5/27/25: Sequel/Twiist & Abbott’s Future Dual Glucose/Ketone Sensor, Spleen-based Islet Transplants Without Full Immunosuppression, Medtronic Spins Off Diabetes Business, Kakao Healthcare AI-Powered CGM for Japanese Markets, Elvinix (formerly Levicure) Functional Cure in “Stealth Mode”, Tandem Diabetes Pays Roche $36M in Patent Infringement, FDA Removes Hold on Cadisegliatin (vTv Technologies), FDA OKs Susvimo (Roche) for Diabetic Retinopathy, May is Mental Health Awareness Month & National Diabetes Month
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Sequel/Twiist & Abbott's Future Dual Glucose/Ketone Sensor Spleen-based islet transplantation restores glycemic control in T1D without full immunosuppression Medtronic Spins Off Diabetes Business Kakao Healthcare...
Savvy Updates 5/19/25: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared, Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare, Eversense & Sequel/twiist, Abbott Libre Lessens Severity of CV Complications, Call-to-Action to Eliminate Barriers to Access for AIDs, Upcoming CGMs & Patch Pumps, T1Ds Increase Daily Dose of Inhaled Insulin, Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Protein Reduces Pancreatic Inflammation, How Much Sugar In Breakfast Foods, Sleep Needs & Your Nationality
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Tandem/CapBio Infusion Set Cleared (ultimately for extended use to 7 days) Test Strips Not Covered by Medicare Eversense & Sequel twiist Partnership Abbott Libre Lessens the Severity of CV Complications...
Savvy Updates 5/12/25: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space, Omnipod ‘Pod Take Back Pilot’, Oura/Stelo App, Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy, Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease, Erythritol May Harm Brain & Heart, Study Evaluates Medical Advice from AI Chatbots, Interchangeable Status Boosts Insulin Biosimilars, Diabetic Supplies Gray Market, Vaccination Site & Immune Response
In this week's issue of The Savvy Diabetic: Axiom-4 Space Mission/Insulin in Space Omnipod 'Pod Take Back Pilot' Oura/Dexcom Stelo App Urine Caffeine & Diabetic Retinopathy Risk in Men Specialized Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease Erythritol May Harm Brain...
