Savvy LOOPing: #Loop vs. #OpenAPS

Savvy LOOPing: #Loop vs. #OpenAPS

No, I have not gone to the dark side … and this article is wildly techie.  But since we’re talking closed loop systems (yes, the hot topic in 2017, a great conversation starter!), this article is written by one of the really knowledgeable...
Savvy Guest Loopers: Judi Hoskins Story on DiabetesMine

Savvy Guest Loopers: Judi Hoskins Story on DiabetesMine

I’ve know Judi for many many years, from the diabetes online community.  She’s been living with T1 for 59 years!!! AND she’s the mom of the illustrious journalist and T1, Mike Hoskins of DiabetesMine.  So Judi, at the tender age of 63 starting looping. ...
Savvy LOOPing: What Does It Look Like?

Savvy LOOPing: What Does It Look Like?

I’m onto my 10th day of running the RileyLink closed loop system.  And I’m learning by leaps and bounds, and still adjusting settings.  The resources available to me are astounding and so very kind and responsive.  So … here are some...
Savvy LOOPing: What is LOOPing?

Savvy LOOPing: What is LOOPing?

LOOPing is the latest and coolest new buzzword in the diabetes community.  It is often synonymous with artificial pancreas but I resist the urge to confuse the two. Looping, either in the do-it-yourself d-community or waiting for the traditional corporate new...
Savvy? NO!  Prior Authorization

Savvy? NO! Prior Authorization

Please indulge me in a little rant, in what I am calling, Savvy? NO! This one is about prior authorizations that are increasingly required by our insurance companies before they agree to fill prescriptions or authorize payment for procedures. Here is Wikipedia’s...
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