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

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

Jun 23, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

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...
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,

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,

Jun 16, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Eating, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

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...
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

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

Jun 9, 2025 | Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates

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

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

Jun 2, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates

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...
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

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

May 27, 2025 | Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

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...
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

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

May 19, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Eating, Featured, Foods, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates

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

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

May 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Foods, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

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...
Savvy Updates 5/5/2025: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM, Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets, How To Treat a HYPO, Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia, GLP 1s on TCOYD, Mounjaro vs Ozempic, Semaglutide Treats Liver Disease, GLP-1s & Better Sleep, This Is Your Body on Sugar, Why Belly Fats Increases with Aging, Aging T1D & Muscle Loss, New Insulet CEO, Microdosing GLP-1s, UHC’s Stock Drop

Savvy Updates 5/5/2025: Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM, Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets, How To Treat a HYPO, Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia, GLP 1s on TCOYD, Mounjaro vs Ozempic, Semaglutide Treats Liver Disease, GLP-1s & Better Sleep, This Is Your Body on Sugar, Why Belly Fats Increases with Aging, Aging T1D & Muscle Loss, New Insulet CEO, Microdosing GLP-1s, UHC’s Stock Drop

May 5, 2025 | Diabetes Business, Eating, Exercise, Featured, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates, Videos

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Sequel Twiist/Eversense CGM Adocia AdoShell Immunoprotective Hydrogel for Islets How To Treat a HYPO Zucara Therapeutics ZT-01 Once-Daily to Prevent Hypoglycemia GLP-1s – One Class of Drugs with Many...
Savvy Updates 4/28/25: Arkansas Bans PBMs From Owning Pharmacies, NovoMix 30 Discontinued in India, Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor, Biolinq Raises $100M For Intradermal Glucose Sensor, Immune Protein Deficiency Key to T1D Development?, Replacement for Prior Authorization, Georgia Southern U Proposes Insulin Pump Redesign, Medicare Physician Pay Plummeted

Savvy Updates 4/28/25: Arkansas Bans PBMs From Owning Pharmacies, NovoMix 30 Discontinued in India, Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor, Biolinq Raises $100M For Intradermal Glucose Sensor, Immune Protein Deficiency Key to T1D Development?, Replacement for Prior Authorization, Georgia Southern U Proposes Insulin Pump Redesign, Medicare Physician Pay Plummeted

Apr 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Research News, Technology Updates

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Arkansas Passes Law Barring PBMs From Owning Pharmacies NovoMix 30 and Other Brands Discontinued in India Medtronic Gets FDA Approvals for Interoperable Insulin Pump and Simplera Sync Glucose Sensor Biolinq...
Savvy Updates 4/21/25: Dexcom 15-Day CGM Frequency of Failure, 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties, Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, Walking & Heart Health, How Much Protein Do We Need, Vit. K Affects Brain Health, Huge Amounts of Diabetes-Related Waste, Abbott US Diabetes Sales Up 27%, Wearing Socks & Better Sleep

Savvy Updates 4/21/25: Dexcom 15-Day CGM Frequency of Failure, 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties, Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, Walking & Heart Health, How Much Protein Do We Need, Vit. K Affects Brain Health, Huge Amounts of Diabetes-Related Waste, Abbott US Diabetes Sales Up 27%, Wearing Socks & Better Sleep

Apr 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Diabetes Business, Featured, Podcasts, Research News, Technology Updates

In this week’s issue of The Savvy Diabetic:  Dexcom 15-Day CGM: 25% May Not Last for 15 Days 39 States Push Legislation Against PBM-Pharmacy Ties to Protect Competition Beta Bionics iLet After 2 years, with Stacey Simms Take a Brisk Walk for Heart Health...
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